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Kiwanis Club receives loan extension from City of Quinte West

Quinte West City Council has approved a loan extension to the Kiwanis Club. The interest-free loan was given to the club in 2020 for the Kiwanis Walleye World fishing derby. In a letter to council, th...

Zach McGibbon Aug 09, 2023 (Photo: Trenton Kiwanis Club Facebook)

Quinte West looking into plan to address housing

Quinte West City Council is looking into a plan to address the housing shortage from an unlikely source. Council heard from Quinte West resident Scott Hamilton on a plan to bring more housing to the Q...

Zach McGibbon Aug 09, 2023 Presentation from Quinte West resident Scott Hamilton showcasing a potential solution to create more housing in the region. August 9, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Changes to public input at City of Quinte West council and committee meetings

Public input at council and committee meetings in the City of Quinte West will look a little different. City council approved a motion that would change the focus to where now only "matters of city bu...

Zach McGibbon Aug 09, 2023 Podium at Quinte West City Hall. (Photo: Quinte News)

Truck stage at Jack Tucker's Bar & Grill staying put

A concert stage, modified from a pickup truck that has been a staple for Jack Tucker's Bar & Grill in Quinte West, is staying put. Quinte West City Council voted in favour of an exemption to a by-...

Zach McGibbon Aug 09, 2023 Jack Tucker's Bar & Grill logo

Building expansion moves to city council despite parking concerns

The City of Belleville's Planning Committee has recommended city council approve a zoning by-law amendment that would bring a three-storey addition to an existing three-storey residential building on ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 08, 2023 317 Front Street Belleville. (Photo: Belleville Planning Advisory agenda April 03/23)

Exemption for former Ben Bleecker property heading to city council

The City of Belleville's Planning Committee has recommended to city council that a property on the former site of the Ben Bleecker building be exempt from a condominium review. Construction is underwa...

Zach McGibbon Aug 08, 2023 Artists' rendering of housing development on former Ben Bleecker building property in Belleville. (Photo: Belleville Planning Advisory Committee agenda January 03/23)

Affordable housing topic of CARP meeting

Seniors from across the Quinte region gathered to the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre on Tuesday for a presentation regarding affordable housing. The presentation was held by the Greater Bay of Quin...

Zach McGibbon Aug 08, 2023 Presentation on affordable housing at Greater Bay of Quinte chapter of CARP's meeting at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. August 8, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

What's open/closed for the civic holiday Monday

The civic long weekend for the month of August is near. Quinte News has gathered what is open and closed for the holiday Monday. All government offices, as well as banks, will be closed on Monday. The...

Zach McGibbon Aug 04, 2023 Mark Moz / CC

Man arrested and charged in multiple thefts in Trenton

One person has been arrested and charged in a theft investigation in Trenton. Quinte West OPP responded to a business on North Murray Street around 8 a.m. on Tuesday. They received a report of several...

Zach McGibbon Aug 03, 2023

Next phase of Salvation Army expansion begins August 8

Salvation Army has announced that construction of phase three of its expansion of the Belleville Citadel on Bridge Street is expected to start August 8. Construction on the exterior of the building is...

Zach McGibbon Aug 02, 2023 Salvation Army Church and community facility on Bridge Street West and north Palmer Road in Belleville. (Photo: Quinte News)