Author Archives: Mary Thomas

Once again the public is being warned about the dangers of rising water levels in Quinte area waterways. Quinte Conservation has extended its Water Safety Statement for another week. Spokesperson Jenn...

Hastings County is joining a move to have the federal government develop a National Pharmacare program. A resolution from Peterborough County Council indicates a National Pharmacare program would prov...

Friends of Sandbanks have two major projects going ahead at the provincial park in Prince Edward County this spring. It's an area of Sandbanks Provincial Park where there had been farming for a number...

The provincial government's Ontario150 program, marking the province's 150th birthday along with Canada's 150th birthday, is funding a number of events in the Quinte area. The Quinte Arts Council and ...

Canadian author and journalist Peter C. Newman was honoured at a special event in Belleville on Thursday. The Hastings County Historical Society paid tribute to Newman's more than 50 years as a journa...

As multiple agencies scramble to relocate residents from the problem-plagued retirement residence in Belleville's east end, they are also turning their attention to the province. Monday, February 27, ...

A newly-expanded winter event in Belleville's downtown gets underway Friday evening and runs through Sunday. This Saturday marks the 14th year for the annual Savour the Chill hot-soup contest in the c...

Canada's recent trade deal with Europe could mean more business opportunities for Belleville, Quinte West and Brighton, but the future of business negotiations with the United States companies is stil...

A suggestion that the Quinte Economic Development Commission should expand to include Prince Edward County has been met with a cautious response. The mayor of Quinte West told a meeting of the board o...

Belleville's Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be open and busy on Monday, Family Day. Spokesperson Tracey Newton says there will be a variety of activities throughout the day. QSWC TRACY Newton ...