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Prince Edward County mayor issues statement on closure of Highline Mushroom facility in Wellington

Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson issued a statement on a story from the Picton Gazette that the Highline Mushroom facility in Wellington will be shutting down. According to the Gazette, the c...

Zach McGibbon Sep 18, 2025 Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson. (Photo: Prince Edward County website)

Vendor spaces sold out for "Junk in the Trunk" parking lot sale

Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward says that vendor spaces have sold out in the "Junk in the Trunk" parking lot sale set to take place on Sunday. The unique yard sale will feature over 40 vendors s...

Zach McGibbon Sep 18, 2025

"B" Platoon receives Chief's Commendation for response to a serious assault

The "B" Platoon received a Chief's Commendation for its response to a serious assault that took place in May 2025. In a report to the Belleville Police Services Board on Thursday, members of "B" Plato...

Zach McGibbon Sep 18, 2025 Members of "B" Platoon within Belleville Police receiving Chief's Commendation at Belleville Police Services Board meeting. September 18, 2025. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Belleville Police Service preparing for its 190th anniversary

Preparation is underway to celebrate the Belleville Police Service's 190th anniversary next year. June 18, 1836, is the date the Belleville Police Service became formalized as a municipal police servi...

Zach McGibbon Sep 18, 2025 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Belleville Police exploring use of armoured vehicle

The Belleville Police Service is exploring the use of an armoured vehicle and has released a community survey seeking feedback. In a post to Facebook, the Belleville Police Service says other municipa...

Zach McGibbon Sep 18, 2025

Future of Trenton's Farmers Market discussed at Quinte West council meeting

The future of the Front Street Farmers Market in Trenton was discussed at Quinte West City Council's meeting on Wednesday. Quinte West resident Elmar Heissler spoke to council about establishing a boa...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2025

Campsites at Sandbanks Provincial Park to receive electrical service

The Ontario government has announced that Sandbanks Provincial Park will be one of several provincial parks to receive upgrades as part of a new investment from the province. Ontario announced nearly ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2025

Belleville hosting ceremony for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

The City of Belleville has announced it is hosting a special ceremony at Market Square to honour the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. There will be remarks from Chief R. Don Maracle of the M...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2025 (Photo provided by: The City of Belleville)

Charges laid in Quinte West impaired driving investigation

Quinte West OPP have laid charges in an impaired driving investigation. At around 10:15 p.m. on Tuesday, a traffic complaint on 2nd Dug Hill Road led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may have bee...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2025 (Photo: Twitter)

Belleville Police Service hosting Fitness Assessment Practice

The Belleville Police Service is hosting its second Fitness Assessment Practice Session on Tuesday, October 7, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Prince of Wales Public School. The session is open to thos...

Zach McGibbon Sep 17, 2025 (File Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)