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CUPE: New report shows for-profit staffing agency usage shot up by 181% in South East region of Ontario

*Submitted to Quinte News* A new research report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives recommends Ontario make significant increases in hospital funding while phasing out costly for-profit st...

News May 16, 2025

424 Transport and Rescue Squadron Welcomes New Honorary Colonel

Submitted to Quinte News: Members of the 424 Transport and Rescue "Tiger" Squadron welcomed the Squadron's new Honorary Colonel (HCol), Suzanne Hunt, during an investiture ceremony at 8 Wing/Canadian ...

News May 16, 2025 The new 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, Honorary Colonel (HCol), Suzanne Hunt (right); is joined by Lieutenant-Colonel Neil Prescott, Commanding Officer of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron (left); and Squadron Chief Warrant Officer (SCWO), CWO Carl Phaneuf (standing); as HCol Hunt formalizes her investiture during a ceremony at 8 Wing, Trenton, Ontario, on April 24, 2025. Photo by: Sailor 1st Class Erin Roberts, 8 Wing Imagery Technician.

Frankford Riverfest postponed to Sunday

The City of Quinte West has announced that it has postponed Frankford Riverfest to Sunday, May 18 due to inclement weather. The event takes place at Frankford Tourist Park and will include live music ...

Zach McGibbon May 16, 2025

Three people charged after search warrant in Greater Napanee

Three people face charges after a search warrant was executed at a home in Greater Napanee. OPP's East Region Community Street Crime Unit, and officers from the East Region Tactics and Response Unit, ...

Zach McGibbon May 16, 2025

Over $2 million in funding for Bloomfield Main Street rehabilitation

Ontario has announced it will be investing over $2 million to help Prince Edward County resurface 1.1 kilometres of Bloomfield Main Street. The announcement was made by Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp...

Zach McGibbon May 16, 2025 (L-R) Interim CAO Adam Goheen, Coun. Chris Braney, MPP Tyler Allsopp, Mayor Steve Ferguson, Coun. Brad Nieman, and Manager of Engineering David MacPherson. (Photo: Office of Tyler Allsopp)

Suspected fentanyl & heroin seized in Quinte West

One person is facing drug trafficking charges after a search warrant was executed in Quinte West, connected to an incident earlier this week. On Monday, OPP arrested and charged a 26-year-old male for...

Zach McGibbon May 16, 2025

14-year-old charged in stolen engulfed vehicle investigation

Quinte West OPP have arrested and charged a 14-year-old in connection to a stolen engulfed vehicle investigation on Highway 401. Officers with the Quinte West OPP, the OPP Traffic Incident Management ...

Zach McGibbon May 16, 2025

Sentence handed down in stabbing incident

Sentencing was completed on Friday at the Quinte Courthouse in Belleville in the case of a stabbing death outside the Go-Go Club in January of 2024. Justice John Bonn sentenced Hayden Moreton, who had...

Alan-Michael Steele May 16, 2025 The Belleville Combined Courthouse. Photo: Alan-Michael Steele, Quinte News,

TMHF celebrates donors

Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) honoured supporters Thursday at its annual donor recognition event. This year's gathering focused on honouring individuals, families, and organizations who ...

Alana Cameron May 16, 2025 TMHF donor appreciation event, May 15, 2025. (Photo: submitted)

No insurance, wrong plates, and drugs in arrest Thursday

Charges have been laid against a Brockville man, following a vehicle stop on Highway 401 near Deseronto Road. During the noon hour Thursday, L&A OPP observed a motorcycle stopped on the shoulder o...

Tim Durkin May 16, 2025