Author Archives: Mary Thomas

The employment training program Elevate Plus has announced that a new program begins on January 24. It offers six weeks of training at no cost for Bay of Quinte residents 18 and over who are currently...

Tourism in Tweed took a dip last year due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 2,770 visitors checked in at the Tourist Welcome and Information Bureau. Curator Evan Morton reported to council ...

Tweed will soon have another way to enjoy the outdoors in their municipality. There will soon be a skate trail around the soccer field in town. At the municipal council meeting Wednesday morning, coun...

Hastings County has thrown its support behind the Marmora Pumped Storage Project to provide electricity. Warden Rick Phillips told council on Monday that the project would benefit all the county munic...

A more permanent solution to community warming and cooling centres could be in the works for Belleville, Trenton and Hastings County. A report to Hastings County Council on Monday indicated the number...

Belleville's Downtown District is preparing for a couple of events this spring, but also preparing for the possibility of a COVID-19 shutdown. The Downtown District works with the city on the events, ...

The bird count numbers for the Quinte area are in and they're the highest on record. The overall species count from the Christmas bird count in the Quinte area came up with 71 species. Tom Wheatley of...

In 2022, Quinte West is looking forward to a number of projects that need improving. Mayor Jim Harrison says he is looking forward to some expansion of business in the new year. Mayor Harrison pointed...

Ice is beginning to form on local area waterways, but Quinte West Fire/Rescue is warning residents about the dangers for recreational activities and travelling. Quinte West Fire Chief John Whalen says...

Plans for the Belleville Warming Centre are now in place and it will be in operation the next time it's required. Also, a more permanent solution may be in the works. The opening of the centre at Brid...