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Salvation Army kicks off 2022 Kettle Campaign

With its band playing Christmas carols, the Salvation Army launched its 2022 Kettle Campaign Monday at Quinte Mall. Kettles will be set up at 15 locations around Belleville through December 24. This y...

Alana Cameron Nov 21, 2022 Young Salvation Army volunteer Clayton accepts some of the first donations of the year to the Salvation Army Kettle Campaign from (l-r) Belleville Councillors Garnet Thompson, Lisa Anne Chatten, Mayor Neil Ellis and Councillor Tyler Allsopp, Monday, November 21, 2022 at Quinte Mall. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Pedestrian nearly struck by vehicle in Quinte West

Quinte West OPP have laid a dangerous driving charge after a pedestrian was nearly struck by a vehicle. Police say they responded to a report of a collision on Dundas Street East, just west of Marmora...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2022

Efforts to bring CT scanner to North Hastings Hospital

Quinte Health and the North Hastings Fund Development Committee has announced plans to bring a CT scanner to North Hastings Hospital. The two organizations say they are working with Ontario's Ministry...

Zach McGibbon Nov 21, 2022 New logo and name for Quinte Health. (Photo provided by Quinte Health)

Impressive times at an impressive pool for BYST

The Belleville Youth Swim Team was in the Big Smoke this past weekend taking part in the first competition of the season, held at the Toronto Pan-Am Sports Centre. Fifty-five swimmers participated, wi...

Tim Durkin Nov 21, 2022 BYST members at the Pan-Am Pool in Toronto (Photo - Belleville Youth Swim Team)

Sex charges in north Hastings County

Bancroft OPP have arrested a man following a search of a residence on November 14, 2022. Involved in the search were the OPP's Child Sexual Exploitation Unit and the Bancroft OPP Crime Unit. Forty-six...

John Spitters Nov 21, 2022

Pepper spray incident, stolen vehicle recovered

Total calls for service - Belleville Police responded to 190 calls for service beginning at 5:00 am on the 18th of November, 2022 to 5:00 am on the 21st of November, 2022. Pepper spray used in shoplif...

John Spitters Nov 21, 2022

Incredible finish at World's for Quinte Bay member

An incredible result for a member of Quinte Bay Gymnastics at the World Championships in Bulgaria. Power Tumbler Justin Thompson took part in the Trampoline Gymnastics World Championships and had the ...

Tim Durkin Nov 21, 2022 (Photo: Courtesy Coach Katelyn Thompson)

Environment Canada warns of wind Monday

WIND WARNING ISSUED 4:40 a.m. BY ENVIRONMENT CANADA FOR THE QUINTE REGION Strong winds are expected today. Hazard: Strong southwesterly winds with gusts up to 80 km/h. Timing: Beginning early this aft...

John Spitters Nov 21, 2022 Jay / CC

Schools and classrooms open and operating

A union representing 55-thousand Ontario education workers says a tentative deal with the provincial government was made early last evening, averting a strike that had been planned for today. The Cana...

John Spitters Nov 21, 2022 (Photo: Quinte News)

Red Nose Quinte honours amazing supporter and volunteer

The late Mark Rollins was the focus of the Red Nose Quinte's 18th campaign launch event Sunday. Red Nose, whose volunteers drive holiday season revellers and their vehicles home safely, free of charge...

John Spitters Nov 20, 2022