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Hastings County joins the public health campaign

Hastings County has joined the campaign to keep the local public health unit in an eastern Ontario merger, rather than a western one proposed by the province. In his letter to Minister of Health and L...

Mary Thomas May 23, 2019 Hastings County Warden Rick Phillips, (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Hastings Prince Edward public health looking east

It looks like Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit may join a group of eastern Ontario units trying to take their own path rather than the route offered by the province, regarding its budget cuts. Medic...

Mary Thomas May 22, 2019 Hastings Prince Edward Medical Officer of Health Dr. Piotr Oglaza (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Belleville raises the Pride flag

The Pride flag was raised at Belleville's Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre Wednesday, to mark a special occasion. The month of May marks the 50th anniversary of the partial decriminalization of homos...

Mary Thomas May 22, 2019 Left: Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk and right Chair of Quinte Pride John-Ross Parks prepare to raise the Pride Flag at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, May 22, 21019 (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Police station on time, on budget: Carr-Braint

Work on Belleville's new police station continues at a good pace. The new station is being built in what was the Belleville Water and Veridian Connects building at the corner of College and Sidney str...

Mary Thomas May 22, 2019 Belleville Police Station under construction, 2019 (Photo: Submitted/Belleville City Police)

Trenton-Frankford transit service on track

Quinte West residents still have a chance to give their opinions on the proposed new transit route between Trenton and Frankford. The city's survey, gathering feedback, wrapped up a couple of weeks ag...

Mary Thomas May 21, 2019 Quinte Access bus (Photo: Quinte Access Facebook 2014)

Improving transit in Northeast Industrial Park

Another step is being taken toward upgrading the transportation plan for Belleville's Northeast Industrial Park. The city has made some progress in dealing with CN Rail regarding rail crossings in pre...

Mary Thomas May 18, 2019 Belleville CEO Rod Bovay (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Another step toward upgrading major Belleville routes

Another step has been taken toward a project that would see a major update to two of Belleville's major transportation routes. City council has awarded the contract for the environmental assessment an...

Mary Thomas May 17, 2019 Belleville Councillor Paul Carr (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Belleville setting new strategy course

Belleville has taken the first step toward a new strategic plan for the city at a special meeting held at Capers Restaurant on Tuesday. Belleville is the 14th fastest growing urban area in Canada and ...

Mary Thomas May 14, 2019 From left: Belleville CAO Rick Kester and Mayor Mitch Panciuk at strategy session, May 14, 2019 (Photo: Mary Thomas/quinte News)

Field of Ability set in motion

The Field of Ability, an accessible rubberized baseball diamond for children with disabilities, at Belleville's Parkdale Veterans Park, is one step closer to reality. Monday night, city council approv...

Mary Thomas May 13, 2019

Belleville's Integrity Commissioner addresses council

Belleville's new Integrity Commissioner made a presentation to city council Monday night outlining the work he will carry out for the city. Lawyer Tony Fleming said he will have two roles, giving advi...

Mary Thomas May 13, 2019 Belleville's Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming at city council, May 13, 2019 (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)