Author Archives: Mary Thomas

The interim medical officer of health for Hastings and Prince Edward is strongly advising vulnerable people to avoid being outside in the smoke-filled air for the next few days. Following a meeting of...

Public health officials are reminding people to get their protection against coronavirus. Following the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health meeting on Wednesday, Interim Medical Officer of Health D...

The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board will play a leading role in the Bay of Quinte Pride Parade on Saturday. The School Board will be the Grand Marshal of the parade. All staff, studen...

The unemployment rate in the Belleville - Quinte West area jumped by just over three per cent this spring. A report to the Quinte Economic Development Commission indicates the rate of out-of-work peop...

The City of Belleville is recognizing June as Recreation and Parks month and Seniors Month. The Community Services department is promoting and offering a variety of activities. For information on the ...

Residents of Northumberland County are being reassured about the quality of air in their area. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is reassuring residents of Northumberland Count...

The demand for more workers continues in the Quinte region. Last year there were more than 2,000 job vacancies in the Quinte region. This year, it may not be that bad but there is still a demand for w...

The Canadian Cancer Society has just announced the dates for its Relay for Life and Trenton will be one of the locations. Relay for Life will take place across Canada on Saturday, June 10, in more tha...

The Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus reported its plan to build thousands of community rental units over the next several years. A report to Hastings County Council on Wednesday indicates that across th...

Hastings County has announced it's latest recruit in its doctor recruitment program. CAO Jim Pine introduced the new student at a meeting of Hastings County Council on Wednesday. Justin Whitaker is or...