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Talk of a nuclear reactor for a former paper mill property

A councillor for the City of Quinte West made an interesting announcement at Thursday's meeting of the Quinte Economic Development Commission. David O'Neil said local politicians had been chatting wit...

John Spitters Oct 23, 2025 Vacant Cascades plant under demolition. (Photo: Wayne Cooney submitted to Quinte News)

Maligned government program whole-heartedly supported

There have been a lot of negative comments by the opposition parties at Queen's Park about the government's Skills Development Fund, however, that's not how the Quinte Economic Development Commission ...

John Spitters Oct 23, 2025 Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp (centre) announces funding for Elevate Plus at Belleville City Hall, September 11, 2025. (Photo: John Spitters/Quinte News)

Applefest means fall fun and big $$$

Applefest is not only a fun weekend but it's a huge economic boost for Brighton and area. Manager of Economic Development and Communications in Brighton said it's estimated that Applefest generated ab...

John Spitters Oct 23, 2025 Chris Hawes / CC

Some doing well, others not so much

The ongoing trade war launched by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs is having a definite effect on local manufacturers. CEO of the Quinte Economic Development Commission Chris King tells Quinte Ne...

John Spitters Oct 23, 2025 QEDC CEO Chris King (left) speaks with Board Chair Brad Little October 23 2025. (Photo: Quinte News)

Budget-survey pop-ups at PEC public library branches

Prince Edwars County is hosting budget-survey pop-ups at local libraries to gather public feedback and input that will help inform the 2026 municipal budget. A county representative will be at several...

Alana Cameron Oct 23, 2025

The EOWC strengthens ties with federal leaders during Parliament Hill Advocacy Day

On October 21, the Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus (EOWC) met in Ottawa for its Parliament Hill Advocacy Day, meeting with federal officials and Members of Parliament to discuss urgent priorities impa...

News Oct 23, 2025 Left-to-right: Jessica Uitvlugt, Administrative and Communications Coordinator, EOWC; Marc-Andre Periard, Paramedic Chief and Emergency Services Department Director, United Counties of Prescott and Russell; Kurt Greaves, CAO, County of Lanark; Martin Lang, Warden, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry; Bob Mullin, Warden, County of Hastings; Eric Duncan, Member of Parliament, Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry; Yves Laviolette, Warden, United Counties of Prescott and Russell; Chris Malette, Member of Parliament, Bay of Quinte; Steve Ferguson, Vice-Chair; Bonnie Clark, Chair, EOWC; Toby Randell, Warden, County of Lanark; Sheridan Graham, Secretary-Treasurer, EOWC; Jason St. Pierre, CEO, EORN; Nathan Townend, Warden, County of Lennox and Addington; Maureen Adams, CAO, United Counties of Stormont, Dundas, and Glengarry; Connor Dorey, CAO, County of Hastings; Travis Mellema, Paramedic Chief, County of Lanark; Corinna Smith-Gatcke, Warden, United Counties of Leeds and Grenville; Glenn Dees, CAO, Northumberland County; Adam Goheen, CAO, County of Prince Edward; Peter Emon, Warden, County of Renfrew; Brian Ostrander, Warden, Northumberland County; Craig Kelley, CAO, County of Renfrew; Meredith Staveley-Watson, Director of Government Relations and Policy, EOWC; Gary Dyke, CAO, Haliburton County. (Photo: submitted)

Town Hall Meeting for Belleville's Ward 2 November 13

Belleville city councillors Paul Carr and Kathryn Brown will be co-hosting another town hall meeting to hear from and engage Ward 2 residents. It will be held Thursday, November 13 at 6:30 p.m. at Ger...

Alana Cameron Oct 23, 2025

Busy weekend for Lancers Cross Country, Women's Rugby team, rugby players receive OCAA honours

The Loyalist Lancers Cross Country and Women's Rugby teams are competing in OCAA provincial championships this weekend. The Cross Country team is headed to Marydale Park in Mount Hope for the OCAA Pro...

Alana Cameron Oct 23, 2025 Loyalist Cross Country team member Robert Leybourne and Loyalist Women's Rugby team member Rowynn Cochrane. (Photo: Loyalist College)

Drug trafficking investigation results in seven arrests

Seven people were arrested and police seized Fentanyl, crystal methamphetamine and weapons as part of a drug-trafficking investigation in Belleville on Wednesday. The Belleville Intelligence/Street Cr...

Alana Cameron Oct 23, 2025 Items seized in a drug trafficking investigation, October 22, 2025. (Photo: Belleville Police)

OPP investigating circumstances of vehicle recovered from Trent River

Northumberland OPP are investigating the circumstances surrounding a vehicle that was recovered from the Trent River in Campbellford. On October 21, 2025 shortly before 1:30 a.m., police and the fire ...

News Oct 23, 2025