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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

Springbrook Santa Claus Parade cancelled

The 2025 Springbrook Santa Claus Parade has been cancelled due to poor weather and road conditions. The parade was originally set to run Sunday afternoon, starting at 3 p.m. Ongoing snowfall and slick...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 07, 2025 OlafNaami / Depositphotos.com

Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory election results

The results are in for the 2025 council election on Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Incumbent Chief R. Don Maracle has won in a landslide victory, with 1008 of 1104 ballots cast, holding on to his positi...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 07, 2025

Golden Hawks beat Tigers

The Trenton Golden Hawks beat the Aurora Tigers 8-5 on Saturday. Beckett Ewart, Jack Ziliotto, Andrew Wycisk, and Jamie Darlison scored for the Golden Hawks, with Darlison earning a hat trick. The Tig...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 07, 2025