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Belleville Council approves plan to cut paper ballots in 2022, by-law to be approved

Belleville Council has taken the next step in getting rid of paper ballots for the next municipal election. At its meeting Monday, Councillors approved a staff report that will make online and telepho...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021 Mike Lawrence / CC

Councillors see first phase draft of Belleville Parks and Recreation Master Plan

The plan to evaluate and develop Belleville's recreation facilities and outdoor spaces is well underway and City Council has had a thorough briefing on phase one of that study. Consultants from Sierra...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021 The field at Mary Ann Sills Park (Photo: John Spitters/ Quinte News)

Belleville Fire Department to donate old pumper, buy new support vehicle

Belleville Council has decided to donate another aging fire truck to the local fire training centre. The pumper truck, which was new in 1996, is being replaced by a new truck that was approved for pur...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021 (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Belleville approves $1.16 million contract for Wallbridge-Loyalist bridge work

Belleville Council has awarded a contract for the overhaul of the bridge on Wallbridge-Loyalist Road, that goes over Moira Street West and the rail tracks. A contract worth about $1.16 million, includ...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021 Wallbridge Loyalist Road bridge at the Belleville - Quinte West Boundary (Photo: City of Belleville)

Belleville moving ahead with pilot program for on-street parking permits

Belleville Council is moving forward with a pilot project for on-street residential parking permits. The six month pilot will begin with residents in the small neighbourhood beside Belleville General ...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021

Belleville Council backs Carol Feeney to fill vacant council seat

Belleville Council has officially declared the seat of Ryan Williams vacant and has given unanimous support to have it filled by Carol Feeney, who was the next in line in the 2018 municipal election. ...

David Foot Apr 12, 2021 Carol Feeney. (File photo)

Former Executive Director of Prince Edward County Children's Aid Society sentenced

A long and harrowing court process involving many victims of sexual, emotional, and physical abuse at former foster homes in Prince Edward County came to a conclusion Monday in Picton's Superior Court...

John Spitters Apr 12, 2021

RELEASE: City of Belleville warns residents of rise in kennel cough and respiratory illnesses

Rise in Kennel Cough and Respiratory Illnesses BELLEVILLE - The City of Belleville is advising residents of a large influx of kennel cough and respiratory illness cases reported to local veterinary of...

Alana Cameron Apr 12, 2021 (photo: guardiandogs.com)

Trespassing complaint leads to arrest in Trenton

CHARGES LAID FOLLOWING TRESPASSING COMPLAINT (QUINTE WEST, ON) - The Quinte West Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has charged a person following a complaint of a person trespas...

Alana Cameron Apr 12, 2021

Students to return to online learning

TORONTO - Ontario schools will move to online learning next week. Premier Doug Ford announced the decision today, saying community spread of COVID-19 is too high to risk having students congreg...

Alana Cameron Apr 12, 2021