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Making threats leads to court

A Bancroft man has been charged with making threats. On Monday, Ontario Provincial Police responded to a report of threats made to an adult in the town. As a result of an investigation, 36-year-old Le...

Mary Thomas Oct 12, 2021 (Photo: OPP East Region/Twitter)

More $$$ for local Long Term Care

Nine Long Term Care Homes in the Quinte area will receive extra government funding over the next few years to increase the number of hours of care. The province has announced more than $3.2 million in...

Mary Thomas Oct 06, 2021 From left Belleville Councillor Sean Kelly, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith, David Joyce, Mayor of Prince Edward County Steve Ferguson and Mayor of Quinte West Jim Harrison

Young people avoiding COVID-19 vaccine: Oglaza

Some young people are not stepping up to get their COVID-19 vaccine shots. Medical Officer of Health Dr. Piotr Oglaza told the Board of Health Wednesday that the area has not reached a level of vaccin...

Mary Thomas Oct 06, 2021 The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Headquarters, on North Park Street in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Restaurants charged with COVID-19 violation

The Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit has not yet released information concerning local restaurants charged with violations of the COVID-19 pandemic regulations. At its meeting Wednesday, the Board o...

Mary Thomas Oct 06, 2021 Hastings Prince Edward Medical Officer of Health Dr. Piotr O'glaza, October, 2021 (Screengrab)

Traffic disruption for weeks ahead

The City of Belleville would like to advise residents that beginning tomorrow, traffic at the intersection of Herchimer Avenue and Dundas Street East will be shifted to allow for the installation of a...

Mary Thomas Oct 05, 2021

Public can participate in shoreline study

Quinte Conservation, in partnership with local municipalities and the federal government, has started a shoreline study that aims to collect information to aid in further protection of Bay of Quinte a...

Mary Thomas Oct 05, 2021 The Maple Cross Shoreline Reserve on the Eastern Lake Ontario Coast. (Photo: NCC)

Survey supports colleges offering three-year degrees

A new poll says nearly 70% of Ontario residents support three-year degrees at Ontario's colleges. The Ontario colleges, which include Loyalist College in Belleville, offer a mix of four-year, two-year...

Mary Thomas Oct 05, 2021 The main entrance to the Kente Building at Loyalist College in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Hastings County staff vaccination status

Hastings County is nearing the 100% mark in employee COVID-19 vaccinations as the county's deadline approaches. CEO Jim Pine told the meeting of county council on Thursday that the county has 883 empl...

Mary Thomas Sep 30, 2021 Hastings County Council, September 30, 2021 (Screengrab)

Marking Truth and Reconciliation

Hastings County Council marked the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at its meeting on Thursday. Warden Rick Phillips said, "It's so important to listen to these stories to truly understand th...

Mary Thomas Sep 30, 2021 Hastings County Warden Rick Phillips, (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Making sure the alarms are "Loud"

Quinte West residents are being urged to "Get Loud," in other words to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Fire Prevention Officer with Quinte West Fire Rescue Sarah Scott says knowing the di...

Mary Thomas Sep 29, 2021 Both Station 7 Frankford and Station 5 Batawa responded to the fire Saturday morning. Crews drafted water from the Trent River. (Photo: Submitted)