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Sabourin scores OT winner for B-Sens

(B-Sens celebrate Scott Sabourin's overtime game winner in Laval Wednesday night. Submitted photo) The Belleville Senators like playing in Laval and Wednesday night they proved it again by coming from...

Jack Miller Jan 26, 2023

Not surprisingly there are school bus cancellations this morning (Thursday). Mohawk buses are cancelled. More information can be found below. Belleville Lions Bingo Hall sessions cancelled https://www...

John Spitters Jan 26, 2023

City of Quinte West reaffirms commitment to rainbow crosswalks

The City of Quinte West reaffirmed its commitment to keeping the rainbow crosswalks across the area. Speaking during delegation at the previous council meeting, resident Dana Rogalsky suggested that t...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Bay of Quinte Pride Committee member Lexie Haggarty speaking with members of Quinte West City Council about the importance of the rainbow crosswalks. January 25, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Seat of the late Terry Cassidy declared vacant

The seat that was held by the late Terry Cassidy has been declared vacant. Quinte West City Council approved the recommendation at its meeting on Wednesday. The vacancy of the Ward 2 (Sidney) seat now...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Quinte West City Council meeting for the first time since the passing of Sydney Ward Councilor Terry Cassidy. January 25, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Quinte West resident awarded Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers

Quinte West resident Robert John Findlay was awarded the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers at Quinte West City Council on Wednesday. The Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers recognizes individuals for exce...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Mayor Jim Harrison awarding the Sovereign's Medal for Volunteers to Quinte West resident Robert John Findlay. January 25, 2023 (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Health and health $$$ requests

The Medical Officer of Health who serves Northumberland County has given an update on influenza, respiratory virus and COVID-19. Dr. Natalie Bocking also reported to a recent meeting of the Haliburton...

Mary Thomas Jan 25, 2023 Dr. Natalie Bocking Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Health Unit (Photo: Submitted: HKPR Health Unit)

Trenton man $1 million richer

The Quinte region's newest millionaire comes from Trenton. Anthony Staden won $1 million in OLG's Instant Ultimate draw held on December 31. Staden says at first he thought he'd won $1,000 when he che...

Alana Cameron Jan 25, 2023 Anthony Staden of Trenton won $1 million in OLG's Instant Ultimate draw, December 31, 2022. (Photo: OLG)

Loyalist hits "Top 50"

For the third consecutive year, Loyalist College has hit the "Top 50" for research colleges in Canada. This sets the college as a regional destination for economic development, applied research and in...

Mary Thomas Jan 25, 2023

Brighton hosting winter career fair

Brighton wants to connect job seekers and employers this February. On February the 21st, between 2 and 6pm, a career fair will be held at the King Edward Park Arena. Local employers will have a chance...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 25, 2023

Federal funding for new long term care home in Tyendinaga

The federal government is investing major dollars into long term care in Tyendinaga. The Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Indigenous Services Vance Badawey announced $30.25 million for an el...

Zach McGibbon Jan 25, 2023 Graphic for new long-term care facility coming to Tyendinaga. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)