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RELEASE: Lockdown and Belleville Public Library service

From Monday December 28 until Saturday January 23, Belleville Public Library and John M. Parrott Art Gallery will offer pick-up and drop-off service only as per the Provincial lockdown orders. During ...

John Spitters Dec 23, 2020

Hope for a White Christmas

The Quinte region may see a white Christmas. Staff meteorologist Kevin Williams says there is a possibility, albeit a late possibility, for a white Christmas. "We do anticipate a strong trough or rese...

Amanda Smith Dec 23, 2020 Snow in Belleville (photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

RELEASE: Quinte West services impacted by COVID-19 shutdown

In response to Premier Ford's announcement yesterday mandating a provincial shutdown, the City of Quinte West is taking action to protect residents and staff. Starting Thursday, Dec. 24, 2020, City Ha...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Brighton to follow provincial lockdown guidelines

The town of Brighton is following in line with all of Ontario's lockdown-related guidelines starting on Boxing Day. The administrative office, library, King Edward Park Arena and public works building...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)

RELEASE: Belleville updates lockdown operational plan

Provincial Government Announces 28-Day Shutdown to Impede Virus Spread BELLEVILLE - On Monday, December 21 the provincial government announced a province-wide shutdown which will begin at 12:01 a.m. o...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 Outside Belleville City Hall. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Mayor of Tweed updates town's lockdown plans

The mayor of Tweed has issued an update on the municipality's plans when Ontario enters its four-week lockdown on Boxing Day. Mayor Jo-Anne Albert declared a state of emergency on Monday afternoon and...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Tobacco, drugs and cell phones found at Bath Institution

Correctional staff at Bath Institution in Kingston found more contraband on the weekend. Staff members seized packages that included tobacco, drug and cell phones, with an institutional value of $28,4...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Recoveries outpace new COVID-19 cases in HPE and Northumberland today

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health says there are three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the area today, but four recoveries since yesterday. That leaves the number of active cases in the two coun...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020

Elexicon Energy and City of Belleville support Quinte Humane Society online store

The City of Belleville has made a $2,000 contribution to the Quinte Humane Society, on behalf of Elexicon Energy. Mayor Mitch Panciuk presented a cheque to QHS staff on Tuesday, with the money earmark...

David Foot Dec 22, 2020 L-R: Elexicon District Supervisor Joe Lonsberry, Elexicon Group Board Member Murray Angus, QHS Executive Director Marilyn Lawrie, QHS Executive Director Assistant and Shelter Supervisor Brittany Veen and QHS Finance Supervisor Jenn Nicholls. (Photo: Twitter / @BellevilleON)

Former Trenton Police Chief passes away

Flags in the City of Quinte West are at half-mast in honour of former Police Chief David Saunders who passed away Saturday. He was 93. Saunders was the Police Chief for the City of Trenton for 21 year...

Tim Durkin Dec 22, 2020 David Saunders and QW Mayor Jim Harrison at QW City Hall with a time capsule pulled out of the former police station (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)