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The Stanley Cup arrives in Belleville

For the first time in nine years, the Stanley Cup made its way to Belleville. Florida Panthers forward and Belleville native Nick Cousins brought Lord Stanley to the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 20, 2024 Florida Panthers forward Nick Cousins with a family as they take pictures with the Stanley Cup. August 20, 2024. (Photo: Payton Smith/Quinte News)

$4.5 million in federal funding for FNTI

The Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) has announced $4.5 million in funding for the First Nations Technical Institute (FNTI) in Deseronto. The announcement was ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 20, 2024 Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario Filomena Tassi sitting in an aircraft at First Nations Technical Institute in Deseronto. August 20, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Despite weather, Belleville Caribbean Festival deemed a success

For the first time in its history, the Belleville Caribbean Festival took place over three days instead of two. Festivities began at West Zwick's Park on Friday then moved to downtown Belleville on Sa...

Zach McGibbon Aug 19, 2024 Some floats parked along Front Street for the 2024 Belleville Caribbean Festival. August 17, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

City representatives meet with Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions at AMO

Representatives of the City of Belleville spoke with Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo Monday morning at the annual AMO conference in Ottawa. Discussion included the c...

Zach McGibbon Aug 19, 2024 Representatives with the City of Belleville, including Mayor Neil Ellis and councillors Chris Malette, Lisa Anne Chatten and Sean Kelly with Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo at the AMO conference in Ottawa. August 19, 2024. (Photo provided by: City of Belleville)

OPP expanding homicide investigation in Napanee

Ontario Provincial Police and the Office of the Fire Marshal are expanding the time frame and geographic area for home security and other video being sought in relation to a residential fire and homic...

Zach McGibbon Aug 19, 2024

Annual maintenance shutdown of Templeman Aquatic Centre

From August 24 to September 15, the Templeman Aquatic Centre at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be closed for its annual maintenance. The City of Belleville says in a press release that dur...

Zach McGibbon Aug 19, 2024 The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre in Belleville. (File photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Caribbean Festival takes over downtown Belleville

Despite some rain, the Belleville Caribbean Festival took over downtown Belleville for day two of the event on Saturday. After starting at West Zwick's Park on Friday, the festival moved to the downto...

Zach McGibbon Aug 18, 2024 Floats from the King and Queen Parade at the 2024 Belleville Caribbean Festival. August 17, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

West Nile Virus found in Belleville

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says it has identified the presence of mosquitos carrying the West Nile Virus in the Belleville area. This is the first pool of mosquitos to test positive for the ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 13, 2024 frankviryapan.gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

MP Ryan Williams named Shadow Minister of International Trade

Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams has been appointed by Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as Shadow Minister of International Trade. The responsibility will be added to his current role as Shadow Mini...

Zach McGibbon Aug 13, 2024 Question Period / Période des questions Ottawa, Ontario, on 14 February, 2024. © HOC-CDC Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services

Residents gather at Highline Hall to discuss water works expansion

Highline Hall within the Wellington Arena was packed Monday night as the Wellington Community Association held a meeting continuing to express concerns about Prince Edward County's expansion plans on ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 13, 2024 Residents pack Highline Hall in Wellington to discuss Prince Edward County's proposed expansion of water infrastructure. August 13, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)