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Military recruitment the highest it's been in decades

Defence Minister David McGuinty says military recruitment has reached a 30-year high after the Canadian Armed Forces brought in more than 7,000 new members in the past year. McGuinty says the military...

Alana Cameron Apr 20, 2026 Canada’s Defence Minister David McGuinty in 7 Hangar at CFB Trenton, July 7, 2025. (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

Cobourg high school again placed in hold and secure

Cobourg Police Service responded to another "swatting" incident Monday at St. Mary Catholic Secondary School in Cobourg, following a report of threats. Police responded around 10 a.m. and placed the s...

Alana Cameron Apr 20, 2026

Meeting to oppose ALTO in Marmora

Another meeting is being held by people opposed to the ALTO high-speed rail project. This meeting is being held at the Marmora Community Centre, on Sunday, April 26. Several guest speakers are attendi...

Alan-Michael Steele Apr 20, 2026

Belleville police report: Roommate dispute, weapons incident

Belleville police responded to 292 calls for service from 5 a.m. on April 17, 2026 to 5 a.m. on April 20, 2026. Assault On April 19, 2026 at approximately 6 p.m., Belleville police responded to...

Alana Cameron Apr 20, 2026

Sentence to be made in May in case of child sexual offences

A sentence against Brian Robert Reid in the case of sexual offences against two minors is set to be handed down on May 4. The decision was made by Justice Patrick Hurley following a hearing on Friday,...

Zach McGibbon Apr 20, 2026 Outside the back of the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Former Belleville Bull player and Trenton Golden Hawks coach to be inducted to Brampton Sports Hall of Fame

Former Belleville Bull player and Trenton Golden Hawks Assistant Coach Kris Newbury is being inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall of Fame. During Newbury's time with the Bulls, he won an OHL Champio...

Zach McGibbon Apr 20, 2026 TRENTON, ON - NOVEMBER 18: Assistant coach Kris Newbury of the Trenton Golden Hawks on the bench during pregame ceremonies at the Duncan McDonald Memorial Gardens on November 18, 2022 in Ontario, Canada (Photo by Amy Deroche / OJHL Images)

Development charges expected to skyrocket in Centre Hastings

New and much higher development charges could come into effect in Centre Hastings in May. A development charge by-law is to come to council for approval, that would see charges on a new single-family ...

Tim Durkin Apr 20, 2026

Bay of Quinte Home Show returns

Spring is arriving soon, making it the perfect time to start planning your next home and garden projects. The Bay of Quinte Home Show is back, bringing together a lineup of vendors showcasing the late...

John Spitters Apr 20, 2026

Try a trade at the free Quinte West Trades and Tech open house Tuesday

The public is invited to attend the Quinte West Trades and Tech open house featuring the Skills Ontario Trades and Tech Truck on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., at the Quinte West Operation...

Alana Cameron Apr 20, 2026

Water Rescue on the Moira

An 83-year-old male was taken to hospital Sunday afternoon after a watercraft overturned on the Moira River. Belleville firefighters responded to the area of the 600 block of Scuttlehole Road around 2...

Alana Cameron Apr 19, 2026