Author Archives: Mary Thomas

Almost half of Hastings County resident polled are unhappy with access to heath care. Prince Edward County Health Care Services Working group conducted the survey, resulting in 2,400 responses, 827 fr...

A report on drinking water in the Quinte region indicates there have been hundreds of threats to drinking water. In a report to a Hastings County committee on Tuesday, Brad McNevin, CAO of Quinte Cons...

There were no comments at a meeting of the Hastings County committee, on Thursday, regarding the withdrawal of a proposed housing development on property in Madoc. A consultant's study indicated a lar...

The Belleville General Hospital Foundation received a boost to its fundraising campaign on Tuesday, from Hastings County. During a meeting of the county's Finance, Property and Personnel Committee, th...

Plans are underway to make sure Belleville can celebrate Canada Day. CEO of Belleville Chamber of Commerce Jill Raycroft tells Quinte News there will be a full day of attractions and entertainment at ...

Police in Prince Edward County and Sandbanks Provincial Park officials met this week as the busy summer season gets underway at the park. OPP Staff Sergeant John Hatch is detachment commander in the C...

It's been a busy time at Loyalist College as graduation days for 2022 played out on campus. Last week, 1,792 Loyalist College students graduated with 1,846 postsecondary credentials, including Ontario...

As part of its 55th convocation ceremonies, Loyalist College has awarded its Governor General's Academic medal in recognition of exceptional academic achievement. Julie Ann Harris, a graduate of compu...

Quinte West is launching a new summer plan to create a pedestrian-only zone in its downtown. This new initiative will transform a section of Front Street into a pedestrian-only zone with entertainment...

A new program to help smokers quit is being offered by the health unit that serves Northumberland County. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is urging area residents to sign up ...