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Notice of motions related to Quinte West budget

Quinte West City Council carried two notice of motions related to the implementation of the 2023 budget. One notice of motion calls for city staff to consider boat trailer parking fees for non-residen...

Zach McGibbon Apr 19, 2023 Quinte West council 2022-2026. (Photo: City of Quinte West Facebook)

Terms of reference adopted for Quinte West's Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee

Quinte West City Council has approved a resolution to adopt the terms of reference for the Quinte West Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory Committee. The terms of reference approved look to addre...

Zach McGibbon Apr 19, 2023 Quinte West City Council meeting. (Photo: Quinte News)

City of Quinte West to prepare application for Housing Accelerator Fund

Quinte West City Council has directed staff to prepare and submit an application to the Housing Accelerator Fund. The fund is a federal fund that is intended to accelerate the supply of housing and wi...

Zach McGibbon Apr 19, 2023

Quinte West council shows support for tenants in "renoviction" fight

Quinte West City Council has unanimously passed a motion to send a letter to the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing as well as a registered letter to Bedford Properties advocating for the tenan...

Zach McGibbon Apr 19, 2023 Shannon Lawrence speaking on behalf of tenants facing renoviction from Bedford Properties at Quinte West City Council. April 19, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Temporary traffic signals at Highway 49 and Bayshore / Airport Roads

Temporary traffic signals were activated at the intersection of Highway 49 and Airport/Bayshore roads in Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. According to McIntosh Perry Engineering, the signals are designed ...

Zach McGibbon Apr 18, 2023 Work continues to rehabilitate the Quinte Skyway Bridge on Highway 49. (Photo: Ontario Ministry of Transportation)

Former PEC Fire Chief George Pettingill passes away

Prince Edward County has announced that former Fire Chief George Pettingill passed away on Tuesday. Pettingill became the first fire chief of the amalgamated Prince Edward County in 1999. His career b...

Zach McGibbon Apr 18, 2023

Five Belleville residents charged in Project Renewal drug bust

Belleville Police have made a drug bust under Project Renewal. On Monday, investigators with Project Renewal, with the help of the Belleville Police Emergency Response Team and K9 Unit, executed a sea...

Zach McGibbon Apr 18, 2023 Items seized in drug bust under Project Renewal. April 18, 2023. (Photo: Belleville Police)

Two shopping sprees donated to Trenton Memorial Hospital staff

The following release was sent in by the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Smylie's Your Independent Grocer has made a generous donation to the staff campaign at Trenton Memorial Hospital by provid...

Zach McGibbon Apr 17, 2023

Learning more about Northumberland County's manufacturing sector

It's a chance to learn about Northumberland's manufacturing industry. The Northumberland Manufacturers' Association is partnering with Northumberland County to run an open houses in seven of the count...

Zach McGibbon Apr 17, 2023

The Local Social House celebrates its grand opening

It's a new restaurant in a familiar location. The Local Social House celebrated its grand opening on Friday with members of the public and government officials in attendance. The new restaurant is at ...

Zach McGibbon Apr 14, 2023 Sign for The Local Social House on Coleman St. in Belleville. April 14, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)