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Unionized faculty at Loyalist College could be on strike Friday

Some 16,000 faculty at Ontario's 24 public colleges, including Loyalist College, say they will go on strike at 12:01 a.m. Friday if the College Employer Council (CEC) does not agree to voluntary bindi...

Alana Cameron Mar 15, 2022

BPS warning about dangerous ice

As many people get outside to enjoy the warmer temperatures this week for March break, Belleville Police Service is reminding us to stay safe around waterways. Rapidly warming temperatures and rain me...

Alana Cameron Mar 15, 2022 People walk on the ice on the Bay of Quinte, despite the unsafe conditions, on January 6, 2021. (Photo: Submitted)

RELEASE: Leadership news from Loyalist College

Loyalist College is pleased to announce that Amanda Baskwill will serve as Dean of the School of Health, Human and Justice Studies, effective May 2, 2022. Ms. Baskwill is recognized as a strategic aca...

John Spitters Mar 15, 2022 The main entrance to the Kente Building at Loyalist College in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Domestic incident, warrant arrest

Belleville police responded to 60 calls for service for the 24-hour period beginning at 5 a.m. on March 14, 2022 to 5 a.m. on March 15, 2022. Domestic assault On March 14, 2022, at 10:20 a.m., police ...

John Spitters Mar 15, 2022

Dukes "Pierce" Cougars

The Wellington Dukes couldn't hang on to a two-goal lead midway in the third period however got it done in double overtime to beat the Cobourg Cougars 4-3. Emmet Pierce capped off his hat trick at two...

Jack Miller Mar 15, 2022

Belleville city council briefs

Belleville city council will move to have a stone building that was built in the early- to mid-19th century designated as being of cultural heritage value. The building, now being used as a residence,...

John Spitters Mar 14, 2022 Belleville city council March 14 2022. (Photo: Quinte News)

Getting serious about climate change

Belleville city council is stepping up its game when it comes to a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. At its meeting Monday council will join the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Partner...

John Spitters Mar 14, 2022 Mike Linksvayer

Quinte West approves 1.93% tax increase

Residents in Quinte West can expect an increase of approximately 1.93% this year on their tax bills. Council passed the 2022 operating budget on Monday night during a special council meeting. On an av...

Amanda Smith Mar 14, 2022 Quinte West council meets during a special meeting to discuss the 2022 operating budget.

Determined to cool hot real estate market

Belleville council won't give up on trying to have the provincial and federal governments beef up regulations on a real estate market that has prices so high many local residents cannot afford to even...

John Spitters Mar 14, 2022 Belleville councillor Kelly McCaw holds up the type of sign seen throughout the community from out of town property buyers. (Photo: Quinte News)

OPP: emergency resources needed for emergencies

Prince Edward County OPP are asking parents and guardians to speak with their children about the dangers of tying up police and emergency services after a missing person report turned out to be false....

Alana Cameron Mar 14, 2022