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SOURCES: Grits have 4 nomination candidates including Councillor Malette

It is just over a month until the federal election and it appears that the Liberal nomination has lots of interest in the Bay of Quinte riding. Quinte News has been told by several sources that retire...

Tim Durkin Mar 25, 2025 Belleville Councillor Chris Malette during Belleville Council's regular meeting at City Hall, on July 12, 2021. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

County approves redevelopment of former Queen Elizabeth School

Prince Edward County has approved a proposed redevelopment to build affordable housing at the former Queen Elizabeth School property in Picton. The plan was discussed during a special council meeting ...

Alan-Michael Steele Mar 25, 2025

Water meter reading services quotation approved by Belleville council

Belleville City Council approved a quotation from Olameter Inc. to undertake meter reading services for the City of Belleville's Water Division. The decision was made at council's meeting on Monday. I...

Zach McGibbon Mar 24, 2025 Nomadsoul1 / Depositphotos.com

Belleville council directs aim at province in support of Loyalist College

Belleville City Council voted to give their support to Loyalist College while directing aim at the provincial government. The motion was approved at council's meeting on Monday. It expresses concern o...

Zach McGibbon Mar 24, 2025 The main entrance to the Kente Building at Loyalist College in Belleville. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Bay of Quinte federal Liberals to announce candidate soon

The Liberal party has yet to announce an election candidate in the Bay of Quinte riding but the local Federal Liberal Association says a candidate is expected to be announced in the next 24 to 48 hour...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2025

New family doctor signed to the City of Belleville

The City of Belleville has announced the signing of a new family doctor to the Belleville Doctor Recruitment Program. According to a release, Dr. Avneet Dhillon will soon start her residency with the ...

Zach McGibbon Mar 24, 2025 Dr. Avneet Dhillon is the latest family physician to sign with Belleville's Doctor Recruitment Program. (Photo submitted)

Prosper in Northumberland initiative launches to support local business and strengthen economy

In response to rising economic challenges from international trade disputes, a coalition of 33 local businesses, associations, municipalities, and community members has united to launch Prosper in Nor...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2025

Operation Red Nose Quinte announces total raised for YMCA Strong Kids

Operation Red Nose Quinte raised $24,000 for the YMCA camp program. A banquet celebrating the 2024 season and honouring volunteers and sponsors was held last month. Operation Red Nose offers safe ride...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2025 Sandy Hope, YMCA Board member, Patricia Guernsey, Co-Chair Operation Red Nose, Rick Watt, Red Nose Chair, Sarah Rozema-Seaton, Co-Chair Strong Kids Campaign and Mike Callaghan, Co-Chair Operation Red Nose. (Photo: submitted)

Colborne business heavily damaged in weekend fire

The cause of a fire at a Colborne Convenience store remains under investigation but foul play is not suspected. Around 4 a.m. on Saturday, Northumberland OPP and the Township of Cramahe Fire Departmen...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2025 Fire heavily damaged the Circle K on King Street in Colborne, March 22, 2025. (Photo: Northumberland OPP)

Gleaners Food Bank appoints new Executive Director

Gleaners Food Bank Quinte has named its new executive director. Peter Kerr will replace Susanne Quinlan who retired late last year. A lifelong resident of the Quinte region, Kerr's career includes exp...

Alana Cameron Mar 24, 2025 Peter Kerr Gleaners Executive Director. (Photo: submitted)