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Unemployment rate in Belleville-Quinte West sees an increase for June

The unemployment rate for the Belleville-Quinte West census metropolitan area saw an increase from May to June. The latest monthly report from Statistics Canada, shows an unemployment rate of 7.1% for...

Zach McGibbon Jul 11, 2025 Got Credit / CC

Fire at commercial building in Cramahe

Northumberland OPP responded to a structure fire at a commercial building on Industrial Park Road North in Cramahe Thursday afternoon. Smoke was blowing north and visibility on Highway 401 was reduced...

Zach McGibbon Jul 10, 2025 (OPP Central Region on X)

New commander for the Royal Canadian Air Force

There is a new commander for the Royal Canadian Air Force. Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet assumed command of the RCAF from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny, during a change of command ceremony...

Zach McGibbon Jul 10, 2025 Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet (left) assumed command of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) from Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny (right) during a change of command ceremony earlier today. General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff (center), presided over the event at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum in Ottawa, Ontario. From left to right — Front row: Lieutenant-General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, General Jennie Carignan, Chief of the Defence Staff, and Lieutenant-General Eric Kenny. Back row: Chief Warrant Officer Renee J. Hansen and Chief Warrant Officer Bob McCann, pictured during the ceremony.

B-Sens release schedule for 2025-26 season

The Belleville Senators have released their schedule for the 2025-26 AHL season. The B-Sens will kick off their season on the road with a visit to the Lehigh Valley Phantoms (AHL affiliate of the Phil...

Zach McGibbon Jul 10, 2025

Dundas Street West in Quinte West closed for Festival on the Bay

Dundas Street West in Quinte West is scheduled to be closed for the Festival on the Bay event scheduled for July 17-19. The street will be closed from Division Street to Front Street. Detour routes wi...

Zach McGibbon Jul 10, 2025 Festival on the Bay. (Photo submitted)

Serious injuries in assault in Campbellford

Northumberland OPP are investigating an assault in Campbellford that resulted in serious injuries. On Wednesday, at around 3:20 p.m., police responded to a report from EMS of an assault that had taken...

Zach McGibbon Jul 10, 2025

New collective agreement reached between Hastings County and CUPE Local 1133

Hastings County has announced it has reached a collective agreement with CUPE Local 1133. The union represents workers at Hastings Manor. The new deal is effective for the period of January 1, 2025 to...

Zach McGibbon Jul 02, 2025

Fatal collision investigation in Colborne

A collision involving a pickup truck and a bicycle that occurred on County Road 2 near Colborne is now being investigated as a fatal. Northumberland County OPP responded to the collision on County Roa...

Zach McGibbon Jul 02, 2025

PHOTOS: Canada Day celebrations in the Quinte region

The Quinte region came out to show their support celebrating the 158th birthday of Canada today. Belleville and Quinte West held their Canada Day celebrations at West Zwick's Park and Centennial Park ...

Zach McGibbon Jul 01, 2025 Belleville's fireworks display in 2025 (Photo: Justin Anderson/Quinte News)

Quinte West resident charged in stolen pickup truck investigation

A Quinte West resident was charged with break and enter and theft of a motor vehicle. On June 29 at 9 a.m., Belleville police were notified that an unreported pickup truck stolen from a business in th...

Zach McGibbon Jun 30, 2025