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Collision, thefts, rowdiness

The Belleville Police Service responded to 86 calls from July 14, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. until July 15, 2021 at 5:00 a.m. Motor Vehicle Collision On July 14, 2021 at 3 p.m., officers responded to a three-c...

John Spitters Jul 15, 2021

Urge young people to get COVID-19 vaccine: Bocking

The Medical Officer of Health for the health unit that serves Northumberland County is calling on families and community organizations to help get young people vaccinated against COVID-19. Dr. Natalie...

Mary Thomas Jul 14, 2021 Dr. Natalie Bocking Medical Officer of Health for the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge Health Unit (Photo: Submitted: HKPR Health Unit)

TRAFFIC ALERT: Carrying Place Swing Bridge closed after multi-vehicle crash

Update (5:45 p.m.): Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan has confirmed to Quinte News that the swing bridge has been tested and reopened safely. Traffic is backed up along Highway 33, near the Carrying ...

David Foot Jul 14, 2021 July 14, 2021. (Photo courtesy: John Whelan/Quinte West Fire)

Parks Canada advising caution on Trent-Severn Waterway due to recent precipitation

Parks Canada is advising boaters to expect higher than normal water levels and flows during navigation hours on the Trent-Severn Waterway. Due to the amount of heavy precipitation in recent weeks, the...

Aron Locke Jul 14, 2021 (Photo: en.wikipedia.org)

Belleville launches "Let It Grow" campaign in local parks and public spaces

You may notice some increased growth of weeds and grass if you're walking around certain areas of Belleville this summer, but the city says it's all for a good reason. Green Task Force Chair Councillo...

David Foot Jul 14, 2021 Belleville Councillor Chris Malette, Mayor Mitch Panciuk, Operations, Planning and Development Manager Roland Cave-Browne-Cave and Councillor Bill Sandison, launch the Let It Grow campaign, on July 14, 2021. (Photo: Submitted / City of Belleville)

One new COVID-19 case in HPE on Wednesday

HPE Public Health is reporting one new case of COVID-19 in the area Wednesday. It was found in Belleville, in a woman in her 50s and is related to travel outside of the area. There are currently three...

David Foot Jul 14, 2021

Wellington Dukes hoping to back the build with season tickets sales

With the Wellington Dukes returning to the ice this October the team is also bringing back a program supporting the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation's back the build campaign. After a...

Aron Locke Jul 14, 2021

L&A SPCA bringing nine dogs from U.S to find forever homes

The Lennox and Addington SPCA is giving nine dogs from the U.S a chance at a new life. The dogs arrived in Ontario last week and were brought to multiple SPCA sites across southern Ontario, including ...

Aron Locke Jul 14, 2021 Eddie~S / CC

BQRMB announces inaugural winners of Best of the Bay Awards

The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board has announced the winners of the 2021 Best of the Bay contest. Community members chose the winners through an online vote, picking their favourites from vari...

David Foot Jul 14, 2021

Resident calls Stirling-Rawdon decision "absurd"

One of the residents of Stirling-Rawdon opposing the closing and fencing off of the Harold Quarry south of Springbrook believes council's recent decision to allow very limited access to farmers for wa...

John Spitters Jul 14, 2021 Residents enjoy a dip in the Harold Quarry Monday June 28. (Photo: submitted)