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Police continue to ask for public's help to find missing Port Hope woman who may be victim of human trafficking

Police say a missing Port Hope woman could be the victim of human trafficking. On Wednesday, Port Hope police again asked the public to share any information about Madison Chard's whereabouts. The 29-...

Alana Cameron May 18, 2022 29-year-old Madison Chard of Port Hope has been missing since April 19, 2022. Police believe she could be the victim of human trafficking. (Photo: Port Hope Police)

Loyalist signs United Nations accord

Loyalist College has signed an accord committing to embedding the United Nations' Goals into its education. This involves applied research, leadership, operations, administration, and engagement activ...

Mary Thomas May 18, 2022 The main entrance to the Kente Building at Loyalist College in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Hastings County looking at new logo

A new corporate logo maybe could soon be in the works for Hastings County. The Finance, Property and Personnel Committee is recommending one consistent brand for the county that would be used by all t...

Mary Thomas May 18, 2022

Giveaway Day is back

Giveaway Day is coming back to the city of Belleville. The Green Task Force is following up its day for giveaways last fall with a spring date this weekend. Councillor Bill Sandison tells Quinte News ...

Mary Thomas May 18, 2022 Belleville Councillor Bill Sandison, July 2, 2019 (File Photo: Mary Thomas/Quinte News)

Getting the 4th COVID-19 vaccine

Local public health officials are encouraging all eligible individuals to get a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine. The Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit says to be eligible for a second booster or four...

Mary Thomas May 18, 2022 The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Headquarters, on North Park Street in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Green Party candidate running to make better life for family

Erica Charlton is running in the upcoming provincial election to make this region better for her family and everyone living here. The Green Party candidate for Bay of Quinte appeared on the Lorne Broo...

Alana Cameron May 18, 2022

Tractor trailer jack-knifes

UPDATE: Highway 401 fully reopened around 1:15 p.m. following the removal of the jack-knifed truck. A jack-knifed tractor trailer snarled traffic just before noon on the westbound 401. Both lanes betw...

Amanda Smith May 18, 2022

Trenton Air Cadets conduct survival training

173 "Royal Tiger" Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron (RCACS) conducted a two-day field training exercise (FTX) at Batawa Ski Hill on May 14-15. The FTX, called Exercise TIGERS UNITE, featured 32 air ca...

Amanda Smith May 18, 2022 Flight Corporal Kai Halawa ties branches for an improvised shelter at Batawa Ski Hill on May 14, 2022. (Submitted photo)

Belleville man charged by Durham Police

Durham Police have charged a 21-year-old Belleville man following a sexual assault investigation. The Special Victims Unit of the Durham Region Police Service began their investigation in March after ...

Amanda Smith May 18, 2022

Theft, failure to remain and assault with a weapon

Motor Vehicle Collision/ Impaired Belleville police have charged a local man following a collision on Tuesday night. Police were called to MacDonald Avenue and Bridge Street East around 10:40 p.m. whe...

Amanda Smith May 18, 2022