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DocFest receiving $10,400 in provincial capital grant funding

Belleville Downtown DocFest is receiving $10,400 in capital grant funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. The announcement was made at Belleville Public Library on Friday. "The capital grant wil...

Zach McGibbon Nov 24, 2023 (l-r) Belleville Downtown DocFest Festival Coordinator Jodi Cooper, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith and Chair of the Belleville Downtown DocFest, Jodi Cooper as part of the announcement of provincial grant funding. November 24, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Not Alone Team Quinte seeking donations for Christmas program

Not Alone Team Quinte's Christmas Program is underway. The program helps to fill a stocking for those that are homeless as well as to provide underprivileged children with Christmas gifts this year. D...

Zach McGibbon Nov 23, 2023

First business grand opening as part of Memorial Arena revitalization

Benji's Coffee Bar, located at 29 Market Street, celebrated its grand opening on Thursday. The caf, originally starting off as a Pop-Up on the Bay at Zwick's Park in 2021, is the first business to ope...

Zach McGibbon Nov 23, 2023 Grand opening for Benji's Coffee Bar in downtown Belleville. (Photo: Belleville Downtown District BIA)

Youth faces charges related to child pornography

Northumberland OPP have laid charges related to child pornography against a 16-year-old following a 10-month investigation. The investigation began on January 24, 2023, when OPP were dispatched to a p...

Zach McGibbon Nov 23, 2023

Military training near Ameliasburgh on November 25 and 26

The following was sent by Prince Edward County. Members of the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment of the Canadian Army will conduct infantry training near Ameliasburgh on November 25 and 26. The trai...

Zach McGibbon Nov 23, 2023 (Photo: Facebook / Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre)

Orrin Centazzo signs with B-Sens on PTO

The Belleville Senators have announced they have signed forward Orrin Centazzo to a professional tryout offer (PTO). The 23-year-old registered five goals and five assists in 11 games with the ECHL's ...

Zach McGibbon Nov 22, 2023 Orrin Centazzo signs with the Belleville Senators on a professional tryout offer (PTO). (Graphic: Belleville Senators)

Two newest home owners on Sidney Street

Two families were given keys to their new homes on Tuesday. The homes at 639 and 641 Sidney Street were built by Geertsma Homes in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings. One of ...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2023 Two new homeowners moving into Habitat for Humanity homes on Sydney Street in Belleville (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Local food banks preparing for high demand during Christmas season

With the Christmas season approaching and more people using food banks, Gleaners Food Bank in Belleville and Trenton Care and Share Food Bank say they are both preparing for a large influx. General Ma...

Zach McGibbon Nov 20, 2023 (Photo: Gleaners Food Bank Facebook Page)

Trenton Golden Hawks enter CJHL's top 5

The Trenton Golden Hawks have entered the top five in the latest Top 20 CJHL Rankings list. The Golden Hawks ranked number five this week, moving up from seventh last week. The team has won their last...

Zach McGibbon Nov 20, 2023 The Trenton Golden Hawks battle the St Michaels Buzzers. Photo: Amy Deroche

Thefts of fuel in Port Hope

Northumberland OPP are investigating reported fuel thefts in Port Hope on September 25 and November 6, 2023. The fuel was reported to be stolen from a business in Port Hope on Highway 401. OPP have re...

Zach McGibbon Nov 20, 2023 Photos of a suspect accused of stealing gas from a Port Hope business on Highway 401 in September and November, 2023. (Photos provided by: Ontario Provincial Police)