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Danford on Team Canada training-camp roster

Madoc's Ben Danford is on Canada's training-camp roster for the upcoming 2026 World Junior Hockey Championship. The Brantford Bulldogs defenceman who was selected 31st overall in the 2024 NHL Entry Dr...

Alana Cameron Dec 08, 2025

Bancroft OPP lay several charges after traffic complaint

Bancroft OPP have charged one person following a traffic complaint. On Saturday, just after 5:00 p.m., Bancroft OPP officers received a traffic complaint from a member of the public. A short time late...

Alana Cameron Dec 08, 2025 (Photo: OPP East Region/Twitter)

High profile plane joins National Air Force Museum of Canada collection

The National Air Force Museum of Canada (NAFMC) has welcomed a new aircraft to the RCAF Memorial Airpark. The CC-150 Polaris 15001, best known for its high-profile role transporting the Prime Minister...

Alana Cameron Dec 08, 2025 CC-150 Polaris 15001.

Quinte Waste Solutions announces $1.5M in Municipal Rebates

With Quinte Waste Solutions down to its final couple of weeks, the organization is issuing $1.5 million in municipal rebates as one of its final actions. Quinte Waste Solutions and its operations will...

Alana Cameron Dec 08, 2025 Group Photo - QWS/CSHWSB Meeting on Dec.8th, 2025 L-R: QWS CFO MaDonna Howell, QWS GM Bill Sandison, CSHWSB members: Marmora & Lake Deputy Mayor Mike Stevens (Chair), Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison, Centre Hastings Councillor Kevin McLaughlin (Vice-Chair), Prince Edward County Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer (Treasurer), Tweed Deputy Mayor Jamie DeMarsh , Tyendinaga Deputy Mayor Heather Lang, Belleville Councillor Garnet Thompson, Stirling-Rawdon Councillor Don Stewart. Absent Madoc Deputy Mayor Larry Rollins

Belleville Police Service Board sticks with a "needs not wants" budget

The Belleville Police Service's 2026 budget will remain unchanged after being sent back for reconsideration by city council last month. Calling it a "needs not wants" budget the Police Service Board h...

John Spitters Dec 08, 2025 Belleville Police Service Board at a special meeting December 08 2025. (Photo: Quinte News)

Weapon, drugs seized in traffic stop

Belleville police charged three people and seized a gun and drugs during a traffic stop in the downtown late Friday night. While speaking with the occupants, officers detected a strong odour of cannab...

Alana Cameron Dec 08, 2025

Brighton council to decide on speed camera revenue

While short-lived, the Automated Speed Enforcement program was a good revenue-generator for the Municipality of Brighton. At a meeting on Monday, council will see a report that shows net revenue from ...

John Spitters Dec 08, 2025 Automated Speed Enforcement camera

Collisions keep first responders busy

Sunday's snowfall kept local emergency first responders busy. Vehicles were sliding off highways and roads throughout the Quinte region. Quinte West Fire Chief John Whalen says his department dealt wi...

John Spitters Dec 08, 2025 Collision scene along Foxboro-Stirling Road in Quinte West Sunday December 07 2025. (Photo: submitted)

Fees charged by City of Belleville could increase

In what is an annual exercise, Belleville council will discuss increasing some of the fees it charges for the city's many services and facilities at its meeting on Monday. Staff will present council w...

John Spitters Dec 08, 2025 Space and equipment rentals for such events as the Quinte Sportsman Boat and RV Show could be going up as Belleville council considers its fees and charges bylaw at a meeting December 08 s025. (Photo: Quinte News)

Council to decide on changes to fines

Belleville council could decide on new fines for various parking infractions at its meeting on Monday. Most parking fines in Belleville are now below average levels in comparable municipalities. Staff...

John Spitters Dec 08, 2025