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RELEASE: new leader at Campbellford Memorial Hospital

The Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) Board of Directors is pleased to announce that Margaret Beatty will take the reins as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO)June 24, 2021. Margaret Beatty...

John Spitters May 18, 2021 Margaret Beatty. (Photo: Campbellford Memorial Hospital Facebook)

Flames scorch backyard and house

Fire heavily damaged a house in Belleville Monday night. Firefighters were called out to a large split level home at 56 Alnet Drive, right at the intersection of Cascade Boulevard just before 8 p.m. A...

John Spitters May 18, 2021 Home at 56 Alnet Drive Belleville. (Photo: submitted)

Positives from 2020 and plans moving forward for BOQRMB

Despite a tough pandemic-riddled year, things are still chugging along for the Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board. This, according to BOQRMB Executive Director Dug Stevenson in a presentation to Q...

Aron Locke May 17, 2021

Quinte West council supporting withdrawal of golf prohibition

Quinte West council is throwing its support behind a resolution from the City of Brantford to request that the prohibition on golf be withdrawn by the province. Amid Ontario's latest lockdown and stay...

Aron Locke May 17, 2021 A view from the green on a hole at Black Bear Ridge Golf Course during the BGHF Fairways for Fractures Fall Classic, on October 8, 2020. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

City of Quinte West to fly pride flag at city hall in June for Pride Month.

During the month of June, a rainbow-patterned pride flag will be seen flying in front of Quinte West city hall. It was made official at Monday night's Quinte West council meeting. In partnership with ...

Aron Locke May 17, 2021

Quinte West council seeking regional support to push province to act on gypsy moth infestation

With summer right around the corner, the issue of gypsy moths in Quinte West is beginning to rear its head again. At Monday night's Quinte West council meeting a member of the public sent a letter to ...

Aron Locke May 17, 2021 LDD moth (Gypsy Moth). (Photo: Wikipedia/Creator: Didier Descouens)

Public input wanted on Sidney Street widening project

Anyone interested in learning more about the proposed widening of Sidney Street in Belleville can take part in the second of two public information sessions starting today. The proposed work will be d...

David Foot May 17, 2021

QW OPP lay several impaired driving charges over weekend

OPP FOCUSING ON IMPAIRED DRIVERS The Quinte West OPP laid several impaired driving charges over the weekend as officers continue to focus their efforts on reducing impaired driving throughout the city...

Alana Cameron May 17, 2021 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

RELEASE: PEC mails out final property tax bills, first installment due June 15

The County of Prince Edward has sent the final tax notices for all residential properties by mail or email to those enrolled in electronic billing. The first instalment is due June 15, 2021. Second in...

David Foot May 17, 2021

Health Unit urges patience as vaccine booking eligibility expands

Officials with the local health unit are urging patience as the provincial COVID-19 vaccine booking system opens to all residents 18 or older on Tuesday. Anyone who turns 18, or is older than that thi...

David Foot May 17, 2021