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City of Quinte West reaffirms commitment to rainbow crosswalks

The City of Quinte West reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the rainbow crosswalks across the area. Speaking during delegation at the previous council meeting, resident Dana Rogalsky suggested that t...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Bay of Quinte Pride Committee member Lexie Haggarty speaking with members of Quinte West City Council about the importance of the rainbow crosswalks. January 25, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Seat of the late Terry Cassidy declared vacant

The seat that was held by the late Terry Cassidy has been declared vacant. Quinte West City Council approved the recommendation at its meeting on Wednesday. The vacancy of the Ward 2 (Sidney) seat now...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Quinte West City Council meeting for the first time since the passing of Sydney Ward Councilor Terry Cassidy. January 25, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Quinte West resident awarded Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Quinte West resident Robert John Findlay was awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers at Quinte West City Council on Wednesday. The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recognizes individuals for exce...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Mayor Jim Harrison awarding the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to Quinte West resident Robert John Findlay. January 25, 2023 (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Federal funding for new long term care home in Tyendinaga

The federal government is investing major dollars into long term care in Tyendinaga. The Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Services Vance Badawey announced $30.25 million for an el...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Graphic for new long-term care facility coming to Tyendinaga. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

UPDATE: Fatal collision between transport and pedestrian

Centre Hastings OPP are investigating a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a tractor trailer. Police responded to the collision on Highway 37 in Tweed around 2:45 a.m. Tuesday morning. An init...

Zach McGibbon Jan 24, 2023

OPP and MTO conduct vehicle investigations in Prince Edward County

Members of the OPP and the Ministry of Transportation teamed together to conduct joint vehicle investigations on Friday in Prince Edward County. Eight vehicles were scheduled for inspection and three ...

Zach McGibbon Jan 24, 2023 Members of the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police and Ministry of Transportation conducting joint vehicle inspections. (Photo: Prince Edward County OPP)

Significant snowfall expected to hit Quinte region starting Wednesday

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Quinte region calling for significant snowfall starting Wednesday afternoon. The weather agency says 10-15 centimetres of snow could f...

Zach McGibbon Jan 23, 2023 Crews continuing to work on cleanup of the snow storm. December 27, 2022. (Photo: City of Quinte West)

Motor vehicle in ditch leads to charges

Charges have been laid after a motor vehicle was spotted in the ditch in Quinte West. Around 1 a.m. on Saturday, Quinte West OPP responded to a truck stuck in the ditch on Foxboro-Stirling Road. An in...

Zach McGibbon Jan 23, 2023

Charges laid after domestic dispute

Charges have been laid after a domestic dispute in Trenton. OPP responded to a report of a domestic dispute at a home in Trenton around 12 p.m. on Friday. A 49-year-old was charged with assault with a...

Zach McGibbon Jan 23, 2023 (Photo: Twitter)

Road rage incident leads to charges in Quinte West

Quinte West OPP have laid charges after a road rage incident. Police responded to a road rage complaint on Stockdale Road around 12 p.m. on Monday. An involved driver reported to police that they were...

Zach McGibbon Jan 20, 2023