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Belleville police called to four separate incidents involving Belleville man

Belleville police say they had to deal with a suspect four different times. Police were first called to Everett Street around 10 a.m. on Thursday regarding a disturbance. When police arrived, they loc...

Zach McGibbon Sep 08, 2023

Picton Fair kicks off today

One of Ontario's oldest agricultural fairs kicks off today. The Picton Fair takes place once again at the Picton Fairgrounds for its 186th year. According to the fair's website, the first fair in Prin...

Zach McGibbon Sep 08, 2023 (Photo: Picton Fair Facebook)

Firefighter cycle ride makes a stop in Belleville

A firefighter bike ride raising funds for fallen firefighters made a pit stop in Belleville on Thursday. Its the second day of the 7th annual Celtic Memorial Fire Ride with the cyclists stopping at Be...

Zach McGibbon Sep 07, 2023 Cyclists with the Celtic Memorial Fire Ride departing for Napanee after making a stop in Belleville. September 7, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

City of Quinte West to investigate implementing full emergency callout system

City of Quinte West council approved a recommendation from a staff report to investigate expanding its emergency notification system that residents can register for to receive emergency notifications ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 06, 2023

$1.2 million total approximate cost to fix Trenton water main

The total cost to fix the Trenton water main is expected to be approximately $1.2 million, including the temporary fix currently in place and the permanent repair. In July, a significant break was fou...

Zach McGibbon Sep 06, 2023 Temporary water main being installed across the D.J. MacDonald Bridge in Trenton, July 21, 2023. (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)

Importance of affordable housing outlined to Quinte West City Council

As conversations surrounding affordable housing and renovictions continue to grow in the region, the City of Quinte West received a presentation about the state of affordable housing in the region at ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 06, 2023 Head of the Quinte West Affordable Housing Coalition, Shannon Lawrence, giving a presentation to Quinte West City Council. September 6, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

7th annual Firefighter Bike pilgrimage begins today

The 7th annual Firefighter Bike Pilgrimage begins today (Wednesday). Seventy-four firefighters from across Ontario will be gearing up for a three-day, 575-kilometre bike ride beginning in Hamilton and...

Zach McGibbon Sep 06, 2023 Firefighters, riding from Hamilton to Ottawa to raise money for the Canadian Fallen Firefighter's Foundation, gather outside of Belleville Fire Station No. 1 before departing towards Kingston. Photo by: Alan-Michael Steele, Quinte News

Doors Open Belleville returns for another season Saturday

Doors Open Belleville returns for another season this weekend. Sites from across Belleville and the Quinte region will be opening their doors for free, to allow visitors to learn more about the buildi...

Zach McGibbon Sep 05, 2023

MP Ryan Williams responds to lease termination at Commercial Fishing Village Heritage Area

The following was submitted by the office of MP Ryan Williams In December of 2022 the leaseholders at the Commercial Fishing Village Heritage Area at Prince Edward Point Wildlife Area were notified th...

Zach McGibbon Sep 05, 2023

Loyalist College ranked among best for international students

CourseCompare has ranked Loyalist College among the best colleges in Canada for international students. The yearly list ranks Loyalist at number eight. CourseCompare says it uses data from Statistics ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 05, 2023