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Three new COVID-19 cases confirmed

The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit has confirmed three new cases of COVID-19 today. Another case was confirmed on Wednesday and two more were reported yesterday. Of the now six active cases...

Amanda Smith Nov 13, 2020

What goes around comes around

A new chapter is being written for the 184-year-old Belleville Police Service, one of the oldest police services in the country. The old saying "what goes around comes around" was the perfect way to d...

John Spitters Nov 13, 2020 New Chief of the Belleville Police Service Mike Callaghan speaks at his swearing-in ceremony Friday November 13 2020. (Photo: John Spitters)

Suspect in Kaladar incident named, charges laid

Lennox and Addington OPP have released more information about an incident south of Kaladar we first brought you yesterday (Thursday). Tanner Sweet of Addington Highlands has been charged with multiple...

Amanda Smith Nov 13, 2020 (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

Prince Edward County Official Plan consultation period extended

Residents of Prince Edward County will have additional time to review the latest draft of the Official Plan and offer their feedback. Mayor Steve Ferguson says as they enter the final stage of adoptin...

Amanda Smith Nov 13, 2020

Mike Callaghan promoted, becomes Belleville's new police chief

The Belleville Police Services Board has removed the interim tag from Mike Callaghan's position, officially naming him the new chief of the Belleville Police Service. The former deputy chief has been ...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020 Belleville Police Service Deputy Chief Mike Callaghan speaks at the introduction of the police force's new K-9 Officer Bax, on September 8, 2020. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

UPDATE: Driver seriously injured in Scuttlehole Road crash, roadway REOPENED

Belleville Police say Scuttlehole Road has been reopened. Police had the area closed at Shannon Road following a collision early this morning. There is no update on the 19-year-old Plainfield resident...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020

Intersection closed in Downtown Picton

Drivers are being asked to avoid the intersection of Picton Main Street and Bridge Street for the time being. Police and other emergency personnel are on scene investigating a crash. Not much else has...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020 Emergency personnel respond to a crash at the intersection of Main Street and Bridge Street in Picton, on November 13, 2020. (Photo: Twitter / @OPP_ER)

OPP warn against "porch pirates" stealing packages from doorsteps

With many more people shopping online these days, Prince Edward OPP are putting out some tips to avoid being a target of "porch pirates". The name is given to thieves who take delivered packages from ...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020 edkohler / CC

TRAFFIC ALERT: Two people taken to hospital after early morning crashes

UPDATE @ 7:55 a.m. : One person from each of this morning's crashes was taken to hospital by Hastings-Quinte EMS, but the severity of any injuries is unknown. Scuttlehole Road is closed at Shannon Roa...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020 A vehicle sustained heavy damage after a single-car crash on Highway 401 on November 13, 2020. One person was taken to hospital as a result of the crash. (Photo: Submitted / QWFD)

Police recover $1,000 worth of stolen tools in Belleville

Belleville Police say they've found about $1,000 worth of stolen tools following a suspicious person complaint in the southern part of the city last night. A complainant told police a white man in his...

David Foot Nov 13, 2020