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Hill Road closed for bridge replacement beginning September 30

The City of Quinte West says Hill Road will be closed to through traffic from September 30 to October 4 as work gets underway to replace the bridge. Access to homes on the north side of the bridge wil...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2024 (Submitted by: City of Quinte West)

100 Men Who Care Quinte donates to Bridge Street United Church Meal Program

The 100 Men Who Care Quinte group have chosen to donate to the Bridge Street United Church Meal Program. The program was selected during the group's meeting at the Belleville Club on Monday. Since the...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2024

Ontario announces investments into long-term care and community paramedicine

Ontario announced investments into two long-term care programs that it hopes will improve the quality of life for residents and reduce avoidable emergency department visits and hospital stays. Speakin...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2024 Ontario's Minister of Long-Term Care, Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, speaking with Hastings-Quinte Paramedics Chief Carl Bowker and Warden of Hastings County Bob Mullen at the Hastings Manor Long Term Care Home. September 17, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

New chief and deputy chief of Belleville police sworn in

The new police chief and deputy police chief of the Belleville Police Service were sworn-in at a ceremony at the Quinte Courthouse on Monday. Justice Elaine Deluzio lead the ceremony that saw Murray R...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2024 (L-R) New Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd, Justice Elaine Deluzio and new Belleville Deputy Police Chief Sheri Meeks. September 16, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

D.J. MacDonald Bridge to close in evening hours Wednesday & Thursday

The City of Quinte West says there will be a closure of D.J. MacDonald Bridge, as well as parts of Dixon Drive, during the evening hours of September 18 and 19, to allow road surface rehabilitation to...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2024 Map of road closure for road surface rehabilitation on Wednesday and Thursday. (Screenshot provided by: City of Quinte West)

Taste of Tweed returns on Sunday

Taste of Tweed is set to take place next Sunday. The 2024 edition of Taste of Tweed is set to take place at Tweed Memorial Park on September 22. Guests will have the chance to tour the farmers market ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2024

Swearing-in ceremony for new chief and deputy chief of Belleville Police set for Monday

The swearing in ceremony for the new Chief and Deputy Chief of Police in Belleville is set to take place Monday. Police Chief Murray Rodd and Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks will be sworn in at a ceremony at...

Zach McGibbon Sep 15, 2024

Belleville Downtown District BIA announces new public relations and membership coordinator

The Belleville Downtown District BIA has announced the appointment of Yona Harvey as its new public relations and membership coordinator. Funding for the position was made available through a successf...

Zach McGibbon Sep 13, 2024 Yona Harvey has been named the new public relations and membership coordinator for the Belleville Downtown District BIA. (Photo submitted)

Cyclist identified in fatal collision

Belleville Police have released the name of the female cyclist who was killed in a collision with a vehicle on Dundas Street West near the intersection of Avonlough Road on Thursday. Police have ident...

Zach McGibbon Sep 13, 2024 CP rail overpass on Dundas West closed to traffic as police investigate a serious collision early Thursday (September 12 2024)

MEET THE CANDIDATES: Amanda Robertson - Ontario NDP

The Lorne Brooker Show on 800 CJBQ continued its "Meet the Candidates" hour on Thursday interviewing Amanda Robertson of the Ontario NDP. Robertson is running in the Bay of Quinte by-election schedule...

Zach McGibbon Sep 12, 2024 Amanda Robertson, NDP Candidate for Bay of Quinte, speaks to Lorne Brooker and Ross McDougall on Monday August 26, 2024 (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)