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Volunteer Firefighter retiring after more than three decades

Belleville City Council recognized a retiring volunteer firefighter at its meeting on Tuesday. Station Commander Cliff Christopher is retiring November 30 after serving the City of Belleville as a Vol...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Belleville Fire and Emergency Services Chief Monique Belair, retiring Volunteer Firefighter Cliff Christopher, Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Santa Claus Parade dates set for Belleville, Foxboro

The date is set for the Belleville Santa Claus Parade and another parade is set to return after a two-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On Tuesday, City Council approved a parade permit for t...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 (Photo: Downtown District)

PEC short term accommodation rules now in place

An updated licensing program for short-term accommodations is now in effect for Prince Edward County. County Council approved the changes in September. Changes to the licensing program have resulted i...

Mary Thomas Oct 11, 2022

New mental health support for farmers

Addictions and Mental Health Services - Hastings Prince Edward is partnering with the Ontario Federation of Agriculture to provide mental health programs for farmers. The programs are being offered un...

Zach McGibbon Oct 11, 2022

Lighthouse tour on Saturday

A behind-the-fence tour of the Point Petre Lighthouse property in Prince Edward County will be held on Saturday. The lighthouse is one of six surviving in the county. Marc Seguin of the Prince Edward ...

Mary Thomas Oct 11, 2022 Point Petre Lighthouse (Photo: submitted)

Cobourg resident $77,777 richer

A Cobourg resident is $77,777 richer after winning the top prize in INSTANT DIAMONDS 7s. Corrine Mueller tells OLG in a release that it's the first time she has won the lottery. "It was 2 a.m. when I ...

Zach McGibbon Oct 11, 2022 Corrine Mueller of Cobourg holding a cheque for $77,777 after getting the winning ticket in INSTANT DIAMOND 7s (Photo provided by: OLG)

All time high for ridership in September: Belleville Transit

Belleville Transit ridership was at an all-time high in September. The city reports there were 153,738 trips last month. Route 9 ridership continues to grow. The route, which services the urban area o...

Zach McGibbon Oct 11, 2022

HPEPH weekly COVID update: Increase in hospitalizations

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is reporting a drop in new COVID-19 cases in its latest update. According to its COVID-19 dashboard, public health reported 175 new high-risk cases of COVID-19 in ...

Zach McGibbon Oct 11, 2022

$15,000 raised for new hospital

The Kinsmen Club of Picton was able to raise $15,000 at its June 2022 golf tournament, supporting the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation's Back the Build campaign. The golf tournament w...

Zach McGibbon Oct 11, 2022 Members of the Kinsmen Club of Picton holding $15,000 cheque for Back the Build campaign. (Photo provided by: Kinsmen Club of Picton)

New coordinator for Belleville Downtown DocFest

Belleville Downtown DocFest has announced a new Festival Coordinator ahead of its twelfth season. Local filmmaker Jodi Cooper will lead the 2023 documentary film showcase. Cooper is a writer, director...

Alana Cameron Oct 11, 2022 Belleville Downtown DocFest Board Chair Holly Dewar and Festival Coordinator Jodi Cooper. (Photo: Belleville Downtown DocFest)