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Ride share service under discussion

Belleville city council will again discuss allowing a ride sharing business to operate in the city at its meeting Monday. Council will see a report from staff on ride sharing services and the city's c...

John Spitters Nov 20, 2020 Leonid Mamchenkov / CC

Multiple arrests in Belleville

The Belleville Police Service responded to 70 calls for service from November 19, 2020 at 5 a.m. to November 20, 2020 at 5 a.m. Multiple warrant arrests On November 19, 2020 at 11 a.m., Belleville pol...

John Spitters Nov 20, 2020

Cocaine bust in Belleville

A man faces charges after city police and OPP officers raided a residence in west end Belleville yesterday (Thursday). Members of the joint force Project Renewal, the Belleville police Emergency Respo...

John Spitters Nov 20, 2020

RELEASE: Tour downtown and festive displays

Starting today, Friday November 20th hop on a brightly lit pedicab for two and enjoy a free tour of Enchanted and the Festival of Lights. Pedicab Tours begin at the corner of Bridge & Front outsid...

John Spitters Nov 20, 2020 (Photo: Downtown District BIA)

$113,000 windfall for Thomasburg resident

A Thomasburg resident is over $100,000 richer. Ashley Adams went all in to win Poker Lotto All-In jackpot on November 12. She won $108,839.50 along with $5,000 on the instant portion of her Poker Lott...

Amanda Smith Nov 19, 2020

Five new confirmed COVID-19 cases

The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit is reporting five new COVID-19 cases. This brings the number of active cases up to 17. One case is linked to local transmission, two are linked to travel ...

Amanda Smith Nov 19, 2020

Fundraising milestone announced

The Back the Build campaign has reached a significant milestone. On Thursday, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation announced $14.7 million has been raised to date for the new hospital...

Amanda Smith Nov 19, 2020

Guilty plea and adjourned sentencing in Belleville child pornography cases

A Belleville man has pleaded guilty to accessing child pornography, in connection to a Belleville Police Service investigation that dates back 2018, while another person arrested in that investigation...

David Foot Nov 19, 2020 Outside the rear of the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Officers and Padre recognized for "good work"

Belleville's Police Services Board recognized two officers, its K9 Unit, and the service's Padre for outstanding work at its meeting Thursday. Recognition was given to the following: Padre Brad Beale ...

John Spitters Nov 19, 2020

The Children's Foundation making a call to action

2020 has been anything but normal, including the upcoming holiday season. The Children's Foundation is asking you to help children and youth in need this holiday season. With COVID-19 restrictions sti...

Tim Durkin Nov 19, 2020