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Traffic complaint leads to impaired driving charges

*Submitted to Quinte News* Officers from the Northumberland Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a traffic complaint that led to a driver being charged with impaired. On Sund...

News Jun 09, 2025

OPP: Never leave children or pets in hot vehicles

As temperatures rise across Ontario, Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are reminding the public of the life-threatening risks of leaving children or pets unattended in parked vehicles. Even on a mild da...

News Jun 06, 2025

$5,000 to be won in Helicopter Golf Ball Drop in August

On Thursday, August 8 over the noon hour, a helicopter will soar over Oak Hills Golf Club, dropping 2,000 numbered golf balls onto the course below. The ball that lands closest to the target wins a $5...

News Jun 05, 2025

Cobourg Police Service's STEP program focussing on commercial and modified vehicles in June

The Cobourg Police Service (CPS) Selective Traffic Enforcement Project (STEP) for June is focusing on commercial motor vehicles and modified vehicles to ensure these vehicles comply with safety regula...

News Jun 04, 2025

Breaking records as second Early Bird winner announced for Car4Cancer Lottery

*Submitted to Quinte News* BELLEVILLE, ON - The Car4Cancer Super Draw is roaring ahead and smashing all previous records, raising a staggering $227,000 in just one month - with 32 days remaining until...

News May 29, 2025 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. (Photo submitted)

Three charged in drug seizure in Faraday Township

(Submitted to Quinte News) Three people face trafficking charges after a drug seizure in Faraday Township. OPP East Region Community Street Crime Unit began an investigation earlier this spring. On Th...

News May 23, 2025 (Photo submitted/OPP)

Over $53,000 raised for Hospice Quinte in Trenton Smile Cookie campaign

(Submitted to Quinte News) Hospice Quinte announces the success of the 2025 Tim Hortons Smile Cookie campaign in Trenton, which raised $53,353.85 to support compassionate end-of-life care in our commu...

News May 23, 2025 Pictured (left to right): Sherwin Sam – Volunteer and Events Coordinator, Hospice Quinte; Matt Del Grosso – Donor Relations Manager, Hospice Quinte; Jackie Rutledge, Jamie Smid and Jim Robertson – Owners of Tim Hortons, Trenton; and Petra Lepage- Executive Director, Hospice Quinte. (Photo submitted/Hospice Quinte)

OPP lay more than 2,500 charges across Eastern Ontario for Canada Road Safety Week

(Submitted to Quinte News) Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) officers across eastern Ontario laid more than 2,500 charges during Canada Road Safety Week 2025. OPP members from all East Region Detachment...

News May 20, 2025

Exciting Week 2 action of Quinte Skyhawks Minor Football

*Submitted to Quinte News* Fans of minor football were treated to an exciting evening of gridiron action last night at Mary Ann Sills Park, as the Quinte Skyhawks Minor Football League hosted two thri...

News May 16, 2025 (Photo submitted)

CUPE: New report shows for-profit staffing agency usage shot up by 181% in South East region of Ontario

*Submitted to Quinte News* A new research report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recommends Ontario make significant increases in hospital funding while phasing out costly for-profit st...

News May 16, 2025