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Train vs car collision

Quinte West fire, Hastings-Quinte paramedics and OPP responded to a very serious collision between a VIA train and a car in Trenton on Friday. Emergency services arrived at the rail crossing on Lester...

Alan-Michael Steele Sep 17, 2022

Celebrating local artistic excellence

The Quinte Arts Council (QAC) believes in celebrating the importance of the arts in the community. For nearly 30 years, we have held our Mayor's Luncheon for the Arts and Arts Recognition Awards. Each...

John Spitters Sep 17, 2022

Queen Elizabeth II memorial service in Belleville Monday

A special memorial service and wreath laying for Queen Elizabeth II is being held in Belleville. The service will be hosted by the Belleville Veteran's Council. It will be at the Belleville Cenotaph o...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2022 Belleville cenotaph (File photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Carrying Place resident wins $100,000

A Carrying Place resident is $100,000 richer after winning the top prize of Instant Blackjack Casino. Lori Chard, a mother of one, said she initially thought she won $100. "When I realized it actually...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2022 Lori Chard of Carrying Place won $100,000 in the Instant Blackjack Casino. (Photo provided by OLG)

MP Williams to propose plan for more housing

Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams spoke at an event run by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce on Friday. In an event titled "Update from the Hill," Williams spoke about a number of issues impacting the ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 16, 2022 Ryan Williams stands up to speak during Question Period Ottawa, ONTARIO, on April 4, 2022 © HOC-CDC Credit: Bernard Thibodeau, House of Commons Photo Services

Peter Smith Memorial Golf Tournament raises $60,000

The numbers are in, and the first ever Peter Smith Memorial Golf Tournament has raised nearly $60,000 for children's education. The Children's Foundation hosted the event yesterday (September 15, 2022...

Alan-Michael Steele Sep 16, 2022

Major drug bust in Madoc

One person has been arrested after OPP seized approximately $1.7 million worth of illicit cannabis in Madoc. Central Hastings OPP, the Provincial Joint Forces Cannabis Enforcement Team, Community Stre...

Alana Cameron Sep 16, 2022

Bancroft OPP seeking public's help to locate wanted man

The Bancroft OPP Crime Unit is asking for the public's help in locating a man wanted for assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose along with other charges. Maurice Martin,...

Alana Cameron Sep 16, 2022 Maurice Martin, 37, is wanted by Bancroft OPP. (Photo: Bancroft OPP)

Belleville Police Service report, September 16, 2022

Belleville police responded to 70 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on September 15, 2022 to 5 a.m. on September 16, 2022. Arrested on warrant On September 15, 2022 at 8 p.m.,...

Alana Cameron Sep 16, 2022

Victim in fatal collision near Bancroft identified

Police have identified the victim in Thursday's fatal collision on Highway 28 near Bancroft. OPP continue to investigate the two-vehicle crash which occurred around 10:30 a.m. at Belton Road. A passen...

Alana Cameron Sep 16, 2022