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Yes to more casino cash

It was the easiest decision any council could ever make and Belleville council was quick to make it Monday. Who would turn down more no strings attached money? Shorelines Casino Belleville recently ad...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 Poker Photos / CC

Council puts its two cents worth in on More Homes Built Faster Act

The horse was already out of barn so to speak but Belleville city council has unanimously approved a resolution from Ontario Conservation Authorities asking the province to make changes to Bill 23, th...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 USFWS Mountain-Prairie / CC

Council rejects recommendation, approves Thurlow warehouse/distribution facility

It doesn't happen often but it did Monday at a meeting of Belleville city council. Council rejected its planning committee's recommendation to deny a local business zoning change that would allow a 30...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 Belleville city council November 28/22. (Photo: Quinte News)

Half a million dollar request for tiny homes project

The Not Alone Team Quinte (NATQ) has an ambitious goal and hopes for a significant financial boost from Belleville council to reach it. The volunteer group is hoping to have a tiny home community feat...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 Representatives from Not Alone Team Quinte Vino Noronha (left) and Debbie Lee. (Photo: Quinte News)

Gift to the Heart set to offer more dental services

The founder of the national charitable organization Gift from the Heart is hoping Belleville council will have the heart to lend it a helping hand and a little financial help. Gift from the Heart has ...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 Bev Woods, founder of Gift from the Heart. (Photo: Quinte News)

Belleville council warmly welcomes Welcoming Streets

The support for a program helping both business and the homeless and those with mental health issues in Belleville's Downtown District was overwhelming from Belleville council Monday. The Welcoming St...

John Spitters Nov 28, 2022 Belleville Downtown District BIA Executive Director Luisa Sorrentino. (Photo: Quinte News)

More RIDE programs expected this holiday season

Expect to see more RIDE programs as we head into the holiday season. Members of the Prince Edward County OPP conducted four separate RIDE programs over the weekend. One RIDE program was conducted in R...

Zach McGibbon Nov 28, 2022

Strong winds expected Wednesday afternoon

Environment Canada has issued a Special Weather Statement calling for strong winds on Wednesday. The following areas are impacted: Belleville - Quinte West - Eastern Northumberland County Cobourg - Co...

Zach McGibbon Nov 28, 2022 Another of the 4 wind turbines standing in Prince Edward County. (Photo/John Spitters/Quinte News)

Holidays lights vandalized at Jane Forrester Park

Belleville police are requesting the public's assistance after a Scrooge or Scrooges caused extensive damage to the Christmas light display at Jane Forrester Park. Police say sometime over the weekend...

Alana Cameron Nov 28, 2022 Damage at display at Jane Forrester Park. November 28, 2022. (Photo: Joe Reid/City of Belleville)

Local company matching donations to United Way HPE

McDougall Insurance & Financial is doing its part on Giving Tuesday, matching donations made to United Way Hastings & Prince Edward. The local United Way supports 52 agencies and 74 programs a...

Alana Cameron Nov 28, 2022