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Organizations pushing big bank to change its ways

A human rights organization and a political party are both pushing the Royal Bank of Canada to stop financing pipelines and other fossil fuel projects ahead of the bank's April 5 shareholders meeting....

John Spitters Mar 28, 2023 Chief Woos (second from left) of Wet'suwet'en Territory addresses the media at a press conference following a day of meeting with Tyendinaga Mohawk members at the Mohawk Community Centre on February 21, 2020. (Photo: Amanda Smith/Quinte News)

Dukes win big the rough way

The Wellington Dukes filled the net and the Haliburton County Huskies filled the penalty box. Over 700 fans in Wellington watched their team decimate the Huskies 8-0 Monday night Meanwhile, a frustrat...

John Spitters Mar 28, 2023

Chamber of Commerce to put on Carribbean Fest, Diwali

The Belleville Chamber of Commerce will deliver two popular events in the city this year. On Monday, city council approved an agreement that will see the Chamber add the Caribbean Festival as well as ...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 GoToVan / CC

Food insecurity not going away and long term solutions are needed

The Community Development Council of Quinte continues to promote its new vision and mission promoting food security. CDC Executive Director Ruth Ingersoll and Community Research Coordinator Amanda Sol...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 Ruth Ingersoll (right), Executive Director of the Community Development Council of Quinte and Community Research Coordinator Amanda Solmes (left) address Belleville City Council, March 27, 2023. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Susan Walsh receives key to the city

A longtime employee of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce retires this week and has received a special honour from the city for her dedication to the organization. Special Events Coordinator Susan Wal...

Alana Cameron Mar 27, 2023 Belleville Chamber of Commerce Special Event Coordinator Susan Walsh poses with Mayor Neil Ellis and members of council after receiving a key to the city at Belleville City Council, March 27, 2023. Walsh retires Friday, March 31. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

2023 Watershed Report Card released

Quinte Conservation has released its Watershed Report Card for 2023. For Surface Water Quality, Quinte Conservation gave a B score. The rest were A grades given for forest conditions, groundwater qual...

Zach McGibbon Mar 27, 2023

Northumberland County announces conditional sale of Material Recovery Facility

The following release was sent by Northumberland County. Northumberland County continues to move forward with plans to support the province-wide transition of responsibility for the recycling system f...

Zach McGibbon Mar 27, 2023

Belleville Police Report - March 27, 2023

Belleville police responded to 215 calls for service between March 24, 2023 at 5 a.m. and March 27, 2023 at 5 a.m. Warrants On March 24, 2023, Belleville police located a female on outstanding warrant...

Zach McGibbon Mar 27, 2023

Tweed receives funding for tornado relief

The Municipality of Tweed is finally receiving funding for relief from the tornado that hit the area in July 2022. Ontario has announced it will be providing a total of $1,203,801.74 to Tweed to help ...

Zach McGibbon Mar 27, 2023 (Photo supplied by: Municipality of Tweed)

Chickenpox discovered at Loyalist College

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health staff will be at Loyalist College today (Monday) offering vaccinations against chickenpox. Recently, several people were diagnosed with chickenpox in the college c...

John Spitters Mar 27, 2023 Bradley West / CC