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Exploring new concepts for Wellington Beach

Prince Edward County is looking for public feedback as it considers the future of Wellington Rotary Beach. Councillor Mike Harper says a task team was put together earlier this year to develop a revit...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Wellington Beach (Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Jackson Woods Park opens to the public

A new playground joins the growing number of parks dotted around Belleville. Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk and a few members of council cut the ribbon at the new playground on Finch Drive this aftern...

Alan-Michael Steele Jul 20, 2022

PEC hires physician recruiter

A physician recruiter has joined the Prince Edward Family Health Team to help tackle the community's doctor shortage. Adam Hambly, a respiratory professional, will draw on his skills and knowledge of ...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Adam Hambly, physician recruiter for Prince Edward County. (Photo: submitted)

Local volunteers receive Queen's Platinum Jubilee pin

As part of the Canadian celebrations of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, marking the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth's accession to the Throne, several local citizens are being recognized for their c...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Recipients of the Queen's Jubilee Pin honoured for their volunteerism pose with Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams, July 20, 2022 at the Belleville Legion. (Photo: submitted/Office of Ryan Williams)

Logan Flodell signs with Belleville Senators

The Belleville Senators have announced they have signed goaltender Logan Flodell to a one-year, two-way AHL contract. Flodell appeared in three games for the Senators last season. He also played in 19...

Zach McGibbon Jul 20, 2022 The Belleville Senators announced the signing of goaltender Logan Flodell on Wednesday. (Photo provided by the Belleville Senators)

Mayor Harrison meets with air cadets training in Trenton

Air cadets from across the province are back in Quinte West this summer at the Trenton Cadet Training Centre. The cadet program offers a variety of dynamic training and experiential opportunities to l...

Alana Cameron Jul 20, 2022 Mayor Jim Harrison of Quinte West walks the ground of Trenton Cadet Training Centre (CTC) with Commanding Officer Walter Dermott, Chief Warrant Officer Daniel Crete and Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Aneal Mahadeo as part of his tour of the CTC July 19. (Photo: submitted/ CC FSgt Zuzana Parent)

Careless smoking has deadly consequences

If you must smoke, do it safely, because careless smoking is a proven killer. The Belleville Fire Department unveiled a colorful mural Wednesday at Station 2 on West Moira Street marking the start of ...

John Spitters Jul 20, 2022 Mural at Belleville Fire Station 2 on West Moira Street. (Photo: City of Belleville)

Leave pets at home in heat wave

Belleville police responded to 72 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on July 19, 2022 to 5 a.m. on July 20, 2022. Arrest on Warrants On July 19, 2022, Tyendinaga Police Service arrest...

John Spitters Jul 20, 2022

RELEASE: Offender known to frequent Quinte region

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (R.O.P.E.) Squad is requesting the public's assistance in locating a federal offender wanted on a Canada Wide Warrant as a result of his breach of Statutory Rele...

John Spitters Jul 20, 2022 Gerald Cooper. (Photo: OPP)

Man leaps from bridge

A man has been taken to Belleville General Hospital following an incident on the Norris Whitney Bridge, commonly known as the Bay Bridge, just after 6 a.m. Wednesday morning. Reports indicate an elder...

John Spitters Jul 20, 2022 Norris Whitney Bridge (File photo: Quinte News)