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Three records broken by Belleville woman in 2025 World Strength Games

A member of the CrossFit Belleville community broke three records at the 2025 World Strength Games in Utah. April Simpson carried 250 pounds per hand for 50 feet in the Farmers Carry, hauled a 208-pou...

Zach McGibbon May 31, 2025

PHOTOS: 17th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte in the books

A sold-out crowd took in the return of Dancing with the Stars Quinte at the Empire Theatre Friday night. The 17th annual edition of the event saw eight couples compete with each couple bringing a diff...

Zach McGibbon May 31, 2025 A sold out crowd taking in the 17th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte at the Empire Theatre. May 30, 2025. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Firearm incident in Belleville's West Hill area

Belleville police responded to an incident involving a firearm in the West Hill area on Friday. Police received a call at around 2:30 p.m. In a release, police say that officers responded immediately,...

Zach McGibbon May 30, 2025

Lane closures on Smithfield Bridge beginning June 3

The Smithfield Bridge on Highway 2 will be reduced to single-lane traffic as microsurfacing of the road begins Tuesday, June 3. This will affect the area between Bolton Road and Short Street. The City...

Zach McGibbon May 30, 2025

Dancing with the Stars Quinte taking over Empire Theatre

The 17th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte is set to take over the Empire Theatre on Friday. Project and event manager for Volunteer and Information Quinte (VIQ), Mykayla Harrison, spoke to Quinte ...

Zach McGibbon May 30, 2025

Belleville police looking for stolen vehicle

Belleville Police are looking for a stolen vehicle. Officers responded to an address on Bridge Street West around 9 a.m. regarding a vehicle that was stolen sometime during the overnight hours. Police...

Zach McGibbon May 29, 2025 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson issues statement on strong mayor powers

The following statement was issued by Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson. On May 1, 2025, the Government of Ontario expanded strong mayor powers on 169 additional municipalities, including the ...

Zach McGibbon May 29, 2025 Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson. (Photo: Prince Edward County website)

Innovation and revenue generation at Southeast Public Health

With concerns about projected deficits in the early run of the newly merged South East Health Unit (publicly known as Southeast Public Health), the Board of Health received a presentation on "innovati...

Zach McGibbon May 28, 2025 The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Headquarters, on North Park Street in Belleville. (Photo: Quinte News)

No new measles cases in area since April 14: SEPH

Southeast Public Health says there have been no new measles cases reported in its coverage areas since April 14. In a report to the Board of Health, Deputy Medical Officer of Health Dr. Ethan Toumishe...

Zach McGibbon May 28, 2025 lbrfzhjpf.gmail.com / Depositphotos.com

'Southeast Public Health' new public facing name for merged health unit

The South East Health Unit is the legal name of the merged health units in Belleville, Kingston and Brockville, but a name for its public-facing operations has been determined at its meeting on Wednes...

Zach McGibbon May 28, 2025 The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Headquarters, on North Park Street in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)