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Federal Offender Wanted

The Repeat Offender Parole Enforcement (ROPE) 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 release....

Tim Durkin Jul 27, 2021

Belleville woman competing against herself at the top

"You see pictures online of a few people who've finished the puzzle, but no one's given any set time. Our hope is to do it in the same or better time (Ravensburger puzzle), which would put it at about...

Tim Durkin Jul 27, 2021 24 year old Maxine Olive leans on the World's Largest Puzzle at her Belleville storefront Sweet Escapes (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

Golden Hawks roster taking shape

The Trenton Golden Hawks are beginning to assemble their roster for the upcoming Ontario Junior Hockey League season with the addition of five players yesterday. Four are centers. Aiden MacIntosh, Mat...

Jack Miller Jul 27, 2021

Speeds away from police

Flight from Police On July 26, 2021 just past 6:00 p.m., officers attempted to stop a motorcycle on Bell Blvd in relation to a traffic violation. When police activated their emergency light the motorc...

John Spitters Jul 27, 2021

Ontario announces major investment in high-speed and cell improvements for parts of Quinte

There is some good news for those waiting for high-speed internet access in a handful of areas in the Quinte Region. MPP Daryl Kramp and Ontario Minister of Infrastructure King Surma have announced a ...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 Alan Levine / CC

Coffee and Big Mac campaign raises $10,000 towards new Nuclear Medicine Cameras

The campaign to buy two new nuclear medicine cameras for Belleville General Hospital got a $10,000 boost thanks to customers at local McDonald's restaurants. One dollar from each coffee and Big Mac so...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 (Photo: Submitted / BGHF)

PEC takes top spot in Silver Chain Challenge

Residents in Prince Edward County hopped on their bikes or got moving on area trails last month and helped PEC ride to the top of the pack in the Silver Chain Challenge. Close to 740 participants cycl...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 Silver Chain Challenge (photo: silverchainchallenge.ca)

Personnel from CFB Trenton set for training on PEC Millennium Trail next week

Users of the Millennium Trail in Prince Edward County might notice some unusual activity next week, as members of the Canadian Armed Forces conduct some training exercises. Pathfinder trainees from CF...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 (Photo: Facebook / Canadian Army Advanced Warfare Centre)

RELEASE: Quinte West Pop-ups enhancing Centennial Park

Things in Centennial Park continue to 'pop' all summer long! Since the successful launch of the Quinte West Pop-ups in June, visitors have enjoyed delicious food and beautiful products from pop-up ven...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 City of Quinte West Special Events Coordinator Karen Parker, Coun. David McCue, Mayor Jim Harrison and Deputy Mayor Jim Alyea, pose for a photo at the Quinte West Pop Ups in Centennial Park. (Photo: Submitted / City of Quinte West)

RELEASE: Belleville Downtown District adds opportunities for musical interaction

The Downtown District BIA is encouraging visitors and residents to stop by Century Village every day to test your talents at the keys with not just one but two painted pianos for public enjoyment. If ...

David Foot Jul 26, 2021 One of two hand painted pianos installed in the Belleville Downtown District BIA, to be enjoyed during the Al Fresco on Front summer event. (Photo: Submitted / Belleville Downtown District BIA)