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Cars for Community raises nearly $30,000 for local charity

Almost $30,000 has been raised by the United Way in partnership with local car dealers. The United Way Hastings and Prince Edward announced on Friday that their 2022 annual Cars for Community fundrais...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 20, 2023

Local Christmas Kettle Campaign reaches over $360,000

Salvation Army Belleville says it has received the final numbers for its Christmas Kettle Campaign in 2022. Between November 21 and December 31, the campaign was able to raise a total of $361,598.09. ...

Zach McGibbon Jan 20, 2023

Impaired charges after vehicle strikes house in Quinte West

Quinte West OPP have laid charges after a vehicle crashed into a house. Police say the car struck the house on Young Street late Monday afternoon (January 16). Investigation led to the arrest of a 35-...

Alana Cameron Jan 20, 2023 (Photo: Twitter)

Charges laid in a second cemetery vandalism investigation

A 20-year-old Quinte West woman is facing charges in a long-standing cemetery vandalism investigation. On October 24, 2021, Quinte West OPP received a complaint that multiple headstones were spray pai...

Tim Durkin Jan 20, 2023 Vandalism at Elmwood Cemetery in Belleville, Nov. 4, 2021. (Photo: John Spitters/Quinte News)

Adventure Class study is underway

A study is underway on the future of the Adventure Class program in Hastings Prince Edward schools. A spokesperson for the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board indicates the work has been ongo...

Mary Thomas Jan 20, 2023 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

New Honorary Colonel for 8 Wing Trenton

8 Wing Trenton welcomed a new Honorary Colonel during a ceremony Thursday at the base. Julie Lange succeeds John Smylie, who was the Wing's ambassador of goodwill to the local community from 2018 unti...

Alana Cameron Jan 20, 2023 The new 8 Wing Honorary Colonel , Ms. Julie Lange (right) is joined by Colonel Leif Dahl, 8 Wing Commander (left), as Ms. Lange formalizes her investiture as the Wing’s Honorary Colonel during a ceremony at 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario, on January 19, 2023. (Photo: Corporal Luke Barrie, 8 Wing Trenton Imagery Technician)

Slippery roads, another snow day for many students

There are some slippery roads this Friday morning, particularly in the east of our listening area. A freezing drizzle warning remains in effect. Drizzle could be mixed with light snow before changing ...

Alana Cameron Jan 20, 2023

Habitat for Humanity opens applications for new duplex

More homes are coming to Belleville. Prince Edward Hastings Habitat for Humanity has opened up applications for eligible families to receive housing in a duplex they're building on Sidney Street, near...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 19, 2023

Setting up a roadwork reserve seen as a good idea

A committee of Prince Edward County is recommending council set up a general reserve account for roadwork. At its Thursday meeting, the Committee of the Whole recommended moving 70% of last year's Mun...

John Spitters Jan 19, 2023 Andy Arthur / CC

Recommending a cost-of-living increase for council

A committee of Prince Edward County council is recommending only a cost-of-living increase for the mayor and council for this year. County staff says the cost of living increase would be just over 6.3...

John Spitters Jan 19, 2023