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NCC Increasing the protection of important wetlands in the Brighton area

The Nature Conservancy of Canada has increased its protected wetlands in the Brighton area, acquiring an additional 74 acres in the eastern Lake Ontario coast area. Northumberland Peterborough South M...

Alana Cameron Jan 26, 2023 David Piccini, Northumberland Peterborough South MPP and Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks (grey toque, walking dog) among the group that toured the Brighton Wetlands, 74 acres of land acquired and now protected by the Nature Conservancy of Canada. (photo: submitted)

Multi-year budget proposal for Quinte West

Saying it provides greater transparency, Quinte West has released its first multi-year budget report. The budget, proposed for 2023-2026, also marks the first time the city will present both its capit...

Alana Cameron Jan 26, 2023

Snow removal in Prince Edward County

The following release was sent in by Prince Edward County. January 26, 2023 The County will remove snow along roadsides in Picton, Wellington and Bloomfield beginning January 26. Crews will start plow...

Zach McGibbon Jan 26, 2023 City of Belleville equipment helping out in Prince Edward County Christmas Day 2022 (Photo: submitted)

Inmate dies at Bath Institution

An inmate died Wednesday while in custody at Bath Institution. The Correctional Service of Canada says it cannot share further details in order to comply with a court-ordered publication ban. At the t...

Alana Cameron Jan 26, 2023

OPP again warning about "Grandparent Scam"

The "Grandparent Scam" is operating again in Northumberland County. Northumberland OPP have received several calls this week from concerned citizens who have received such phone calls. There are sever...

Alana Cameron Jan 26, 2023

CFB Trenton records 20 cm of snowfall

CFB Trenton says a total of 20 cm of snow fell from Wednesday afternoon into Thursday morning, with 16.8 cm falling on Wednesday alone. It is the highest recorded snowfall on January 25 since it began...

Zach McGibbon Jan 26, 2023 Eneko Muiño / CC

Studying the need for housing

A study is underway to give a major boost to housing availability in Eastern Ontario. A report to Hastings County Council on Thursday indicated the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus is looking at a plan...

Mary Thomas Jan 26, 2023 Hastings County CAO Jim Pine (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Suspect search in Belleville stolen vehicle investigation

Belleville police are asking for the public's help after a vehicle was stolen in the city late Wednesday evening. Around 11:30 p.m., officers were notified that a 2008 Hyundai Veracruz was taken from ...

Tim Durkin Jan 26, 2023

Impaired charges following Belleville crash

A crash in east end Belleville has led to charges against a 39-year-old Belleville man. Around 6:40 p.m. Wednesday, emergency vehicles responded to the report of a crash at Highway 2 and Old Kingston ...

News Jan 26, 2023

Bianchi wins gold as Batawa Ski Team returns to the slopes

(Report submitted. Photo: Maya Bianchi with her gold medal at the Heights of Horshoe. ) The Batawa Ski Racing Club kicked off the 2023 ski racing season with a bang, posting strong results at all of t...

Jack Miller Jan 26, 2023