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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

Impaired driving charges laid in Quinte West

Quinte West OPP have laid charges in an impaired-driving investigation. On Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at approximately 1 a.m., a traffic complaint led Quinte West OPP to suspect a motorist may be und...

News Oct 23, 2025

Former Belleville Bull named VP of Hockey Operations for OHL

A former Belleville Bull will soon be the vice president of hockey operations for the Ontario Hockey League. The league announced the appointment of James Boyd to the role on Wednesday. Boyd played hi...

Zach McGibbon Oct 23, 2025

Belleville police commend exceptional officers

During Thursday's Police Services Board meeting, Belleville police honoured a string of their officers and staff with awards for their performance. The first to be recognized was Jordan Ackerley, a 91...

Alan-Michael Steele Oct 23, 2025 Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd (Left) and Deputy Chief Sheri Meeks (right) present Jordan Ackerly (center) with a certificate to recognize his contributions as a 911 call taker. Photo: Alan-Michael Steele, Quinte News

$700,000 in damages after garage fire in Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a report of a garage fire on Christian Road on Wednesday. Fire personnel from Stations 4 and 9 with support from Stations 1 and 2 arrived to a fully...

Zach McGibbon Oct 23, 2025

City of Quinte West issues statement on passing of councillor Sally Freeman

The City of Quinte West issued the following statement on the passing of longtime councillor Sally Freeman: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Councillor Sally Freeman. Councillor Free...

Zach McGibbon Oct 23, 2025

Bay of Quinte municipalities receiving nearly $15 million in infrastructure funding

Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp has announced that the provincial government will be investing $14,953,931 in critical infrastructure funding for local municipalities. The funding will be delivered th...

Zach McGibbon Oct 23, 2025

Loyalist College mentioned during questions about Ontario's Skills Development Fund

Ontario Premier Doug Ford, Ontario Labour Minister and MPP for Northumberland-Peterborough South David Piccini, and the provincial government continues to face questions regarding the Skills Developme...

Zach McGibbon Oct 23, 2025 Ontario Labour Minister David Piccini responding to Ajax MPP and Critic for Economic Development & Innovation; Tourism, Sport & Culture, Rob Cerjanec, at the Ontario Legislature.

Veteran Quinte West councillor passes away

Sad news this morning from the City of Quinte West this morning (Thursday). Longtime Trenton ward councillor Sally Freeman has died following a lengthy illness. First elected to Trenton council before...

John Spitters Oct 23, 2025