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Limited motorized vehicle use on PEC's Millennium Trail

Prince Edward County OPP say snowmobiles and farm vehicles are the only motorized vehicles currently allowed on Millennium Trail. OPP remind users of the trail that a municipal by-law restricts motori...

Alana Cameron Feb 01, 2023 North Shore Rescue / CC

Two new ODRs coming to the County

There's more opportunity to enjoy the outdoors in Prince Edward County this winter. The county has purchased two outdoor rink kits with funding from the federal government. The rinks are being set up ...

Alana Cameron Feb 01, 2023 RichardBH / CC

Disruptions to Glenora Ferry service late February, early March

It's still a few weeks away but there are two upcoming extended service disruptions for the Glenora Ferry. The ferry will be out of service from 5 a.m. Monday, February 27 to 2 a.m. Saturday, March 4....

Alana Cameron Feb 01, 2023 Robert Taylor / CC

Emergency overnight accommodations due to freezing temperatures

With very cold temperatures on the way, Prince Edward County will be providing overnight accommodations from February 2 to 4. The County is partnering with the local Salvation Army to offer the emerge...

Zach McGibbon Feb 01, 2023

Construction authority imposing financial penalties on unethical and illegal home builders

The following press release was sent in by the Home Construction Regulatory Authority. As it marks its second year of operations, the Home Construction Regulatory Authority (HCRA) may now impose admin...

Zach McGibbon Feb 01, 2023 Construction crews work near Dundas Street West in Belleville, at the site of a proposed retirement residence, which is set to be completed in 2019. (Photo: John Spitters / Quinte News)

Working to boost immunization numbers

Many Quinte area students are behind on their immunization shots following the COVID period that has held up much of that routine. Medical Officer of Health Ethan Toumishey reported to the Hastings Pr...

Mary Thomas Feb 01, 2023 Dr. Ethan Toumishey, Hastings Prince Edward Public Heath (Photo: Submitted)

Camp Molly Quinte returns in July

Camp Molly Quinte is returning in July. The four-day training program gives 35 young women the chance to look at a career in fire and emergency services. Camp Molly is named after Molly Williams. Will...

Zach McGibbon Feb 01, 2023 A team of campers at Camp Molly receive instruction on how to move inside a smoke filled structure.

Woman approached by unknown man, warrant arrests

Belleville police responded to 63 calls for service in the 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on January 31, 2023 to 5 a.m. on February 1, 2023. Suspicious Incident - Request for Public's Assistance On Januar...

John Spitters Feb 01, 2023

Capital spending plan under microscope

Prince Edward County council will continue to consider its 2023 capital spending budget this week. Council will see line by line detail on staff's capital spending plan through to Friday. The plan cal...

John Spitters Feb 01, 2023

Sex offender sentenced

A man from north of Kaladar will spend two years in a federal penitentiary after being found guilty of sexual interference involving a young person. Joseph Jack Theriault faced several sex-related cha...

John Spitters Feb 01, 2023