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Quinte West considers development charge relief

A developer in Quinte West may be getting an extension on their development charge freeze window. John Kuipers, a developer working on a project at 467 Front Street in Trenton, spoke during Wednesday'...

Alan-Michael Steele Feb 18, 2026

Renovations approved for Old Wooler Schoolhouse

A planning application to do some restoration and renovations on the Old Wooler Schoolhouse has been approved. Quinte West Council reviewed the application during Thursday's council meeting. The appli...

Alan-Michael Steele Feb 18, 2026 2013 Photo of Wooler Scout Hall. (City of Quinte West)

Loyalist College announces record for student financial support at $1.1 million

Loyalist College has announced it has distributed $1.1 million in donor-supported bursaries and scholarships for the 2025-26 academic year. In a release, the school says this marks a new record for fi...

Zach McGibbon Feb 18, 2026

Local couple makes generous donation to Northumberland Food For Thought

Grafton residents Garry and Susan Jewell have generously donated $23,882.85 to Northumberland Food For Thought (NFFT) in support of student nutrition programs (SNP) across the county. One hundred per ...

News Feb 18, 2026 Individuals from left to right in photo: Garry Jewel, Susan Jewel, Kimberly Leadbeater, Marilyn Wilson, Kim Blair, Beth Kolisnyk, and Barb Harnden.

New program addressing risks associated with impaired and distracted driving

The Children's Safety Village, in partnership with Belleville Police Service, Brighton Community Policing, Co-operators, and the Ministry of Transportation, introduces a new educational program design...

News Feb 18, 2026 Photo: Constable Scott Tinsley, Traffic Safety Unit, Belleville Police Service Rachelle Baldock, Executive Director Children's Safety Village Constable Paul Fyke, Belleville Police Service

A look at the Belleville Police Service's operating budget request

Belleville Police Service is releasing a detailed look at its 2026 operating budget request. The release from Belleville Police Chief Murray Rodd and Chair of Police Services Board Heather Smith, says...

Zach McGibbon Feb 18, 2026

Stolen vehicle stopped in Greater Napanee

One person was charged with multiple offences after a stolen vehicle was stopped in Greater Napanee. Lennox and Addington County OPP were on general patrol on Highway 401 just before 9 a.m. on Tuesday...

Zach McGibbon Feb 18, 2026

United Way to announce 2025 fundraising total

The United Way Hastings Prince Edward is preparing to announce their 2025 fundraising campaign totals. The 2025 campaign was announced with a target of $2.4 million, as part of an effort to build up t...

Alan-Michael Steele Feb 18, 2026

Trennt Michaud reflects with Quinte News on Olympic experience

Quinte News had an opportunity to speak with Olympic figure skater Trennt Michaud, the day after his incredible run at the Olympics with partner Lia Pereira. The Trenton Figure Skating grad says havin...

Tim Durkin Feb 18, 2026 MILAN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 15 - XXX competes in the Pairs Short Program on Day 9 of the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games, held in Milan, Italy. (Photo - Danielle Earl/Skate Canada)

Campbellford Memorial Hospital seeking applications for director of the board and standing board committees

Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH) is calling on engaged, community-minded individuals to step forward and help guide the future of local healthcare. As the hospital prepares for the 2026-27 board y...

News Feb 18, 2026 Board of Directors for the Campbellford Memorial Hospital. (Photo submitted)