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Change to election sign by-law coming in Belleville

Belleville council approved a change to the election sign by-law at Monday's meeting. The requested change came from Councillor Kathryn Brown who said she was notified that four of her signs, all plac...

Zach McGibbon Sep 15, 2026

TPS involved in extortion investigation arrests

A 10-month extortion investigation by the Tyendinaga Police Service has led to charges against three Markham residents. Police executed a search warrant in Markham with assistance from multiple specia...

News Sep 15, 2026

Budget increase approved for Belleville's doctor recruitment program

In a 6-3 recorded vote, Belleville City Council approved an increase of $160,000 to the 2026 budget to allow for the recruitment of an additional three doctors, as well as two nurse practitioners and ...

Zach McGibbon Sep 14, 2026 Nenad Stojkovic / CC

Belleville council approves CIP grant for BCS Automation's new manufacturing plant

Belleville City Council approved a significant grant for a local industry's relocation and expansion plans at Monday's meeting. The grant totals $202,115 to BCS Automation and the landlord, Bowland Co...

Zach McGibbon Sep 14, 2026 New location for BCS Automation on Station Street in Belleville, (Photo: Facebook/City of Belleville)

Four new doctors signed to Belleville's doctor recruitment program

Four new doctors have been signed to the City of Belleville's doctor recruitment program. Their contracts were confirmed at Belleville City Council's meeting on Monday. Dr. Prasadika Labutale, a famil...

Zach McGibbon Sep 14, 2026 Four new doctors have signed with the City of Belleville's doctor recruitment program. (Photos submitted)

Keep Kids Warm registration is now open

Registration is open for the Adopt-A-Child / Keep Kids Warm Program. The program assists low-income working families and those on assistance with new winter outerwear. Parents and guardians of childre...

Alan-Michael Steele Sep 14, 2026

Car accident leads to impaired driving charges

A driver has been arrested in Prince Edward County after a single vehicle accident. On Thursday, just before midnight, officers from Prince Edward County OPP responded to calls for a vehicle in the di...

Alan-Michael Steele Sep 14, 2026

United Way HPE launches 2026 campaign

United Way Hastings & Prince Edward officially launched its 2026 fundraising campaign on Monday with a familiar goal - $2.4 million. That was also the 2025 goal and, despite falling just short, th...

Alana Cameron Sep 14, 2026 United Way HPE Executive Director Brandi Hodge (standing) with United Way volunteers and staff and members of Proctor & Gamble as they get ready to ride the MegaBike at the 2026 campaign kickoff, September 14, 2026. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Man charged after intimate partner violence arrest

Belleville police have charged a man after an incident on Friday involving intimate partner violence. Just before 4 p.m., officers responded to an apartment in the city's east end, regarding a domesti...

Alan-Michael Steele Sep 14, 2026

Local veteran visits history and supports veterans

A Brighton resident and veteran has taken part in a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, taking a journey where other veterans fought, were injured, and died. Jay McArthur participated in the Wounded Warri...

Tim Durkin Sep 14, 2026 Jay McArthur walking in Flanders Field (Photo: screenshot from Battlefield Bike Ride)