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Crash in west end in Belleville

There was a crash at a busy intersection in west-end Belleville late Wednesday afternoon. Just before 5 p.m., emergency crews responded to Bridge Street West and Sidney Street, where the collision occ...

Tim Durkin May 20, 2026

Activists say Belleville resident among Canadians detained from Gaza-bound flotilla

Activists say Belleville resident Shahid Mahmood is among the 11 Canadians detained when Israel's navy intercepted 41 boats in international waters near Cyprus on Monday. Global Sumud Canada says in a...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026 Belleville Shahid Mahmood among Canadians detained from Gaza-bound flotilla on Monday. (Screenshot from Global Sumud Canada)

Smile Cookie Week raises over $52,000 for TMHF

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Smile Cookie Campaign with Quinte West Tim Hortons locations raised more than $52,873.15 in support of new flexible cysto...

News May 20, 2026 (From left to right): Lindsay Butcher Dodds (Executive Director, TMHF), Jim Robertson (Owner, Tim Hortons), Julie Laycock (Manager, Tim Hortons), Jackie Rutledge (Owner, Tim Hortons), and Amanda Perrin (Community Engagement Coordinator, TMHF). (Photo submitted)

Collision shuts down intersection of Bridge Street West and Sidney Street

Belleville Police are advising the public that a collision has shut down the intersection of Bridge Street West and Sidney Street. Minor injuries are being reported in the collision. Police are reques...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026

Belleville Police officer exonerated in vehicle pursuit that lead to serious injuries

Ontario's Special Investigations Unit says there are no reasonable grounds to believe a Belleville police officer committed a criminal offence in connection with a vehicle pursuit that led to serious ...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026

Over $3.6 million in provincial funding to connect more people to primary care in Lennox & Addington County

The Ontario government is taking the next steps to deliver its Primary Care Action Plan, which is on track to connect everyone in the province to a family doctor or primary care provider by 2029. As p...

News May 20, 2026

Two Quebec men arrested after drones seen outside Warkworth Institution

Two men from Quebec were arrested after suspicious drone activity near Warkworth Institution. Ontario Provincial Police received reports of the suspicious activity just after 6:30 p.m. on Sunday. Offi...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026 (Photo: Facebook/Warkworth Institution)

Bancroft man charged in sexual offences involving minors

A Bancroft man has been charged in connection with sexual offences involving minors. The Bancroft Crime Unit began an investigation in late April after receiving reports of alleged sexual offences. 53...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026

Tourism ambassadors helping visitors and residents to Quinte West

The City of Quinte West says tourism ambassadors will once again be on hand throughout the community to help residents and visitors to Quinte West. The ambassadors will provide travel tips, local reco...

Zach McGibbon May 20, 2026

Belleville police report: Assault, warrants

Belleville police responded to 102 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on May 19, 2026 to 5 a.m. on May 20, 2026. Fail to Comply On May 19, 2026 at 7:40 a.m., Belleville police respond...

Alana Cameron May 20, 2026