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Residents gather at Highline Hall to discuss water works expansion

Highline Hall within the Wellington Arena was packed Monday night as the Wellington Community Association held a meeting continuing to express concerns about Prince Edward County's expansion plans on ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 13, 2024 Residents pack Highline Hall in Wellington to discuss Prince Edward County's proposed expansion of water infrastructure. August 13, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Timeline for new Hawkins Cheezies plant extended to 2027

The City of Belleville and the company behind Hawkins Cheezies have agreed on an extension of a previous agreement to bring a new plant to the city's Industrial Park. Approved during council's meeting...

Zach McGibbon Aug 12, 2024 Hawkins Cheezies mini bags (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

Next phase of Fairgrounds project approved

Belleville City Council approved a request for proposal submission from Bel-Con Design-Builders Ltd. for the next phase of the new Belleville Fairgrounds site at its meeting on Monday. The accepted te...

Zach McGibbon Aug 12, 2024 Recently constructed building at the new site of the Belleville Agricultural Society at Highway 37 and Black Diamond Road. (Photo: Belleville Agricultural Society website.)

Three additional hybrid buses coming to Belleville

Belleville City Council approved the purchase of three hybrid transit buses at its council meeting on Monday. Purchasing the three new buses cost $4,054,400.27. They are in addition to a hybrid bus th...

Zach McGibbon Aug 12, 2024 (Photo: City of Belleville/X)

Ninth physician signed to City of Belleville in 2024

The City of Belleville has announced the signing of its ninth physician to the area in 2024. Dr. Ashwin Balabhadra has been signed to Belleville's Doctor Recruitment Program. "Dr. Balabhadra has been ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 12, 2024 Dr. Ashwin Balabhadra has been signed to the City of Belleville's physician recruitment program. (Photo: City of Belleville)

Charges laid in impaired driving incident

Northumberland OPP have arrested and charged a driver after an impaired driving incident. On Saturday, at approximately 10 p.m., OPP along with EMS and firefighters responded to a single-vehicle colli...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 12, 2024

Motorcycle fatalities up on Ontario roads this year

East Region OPP are calling on motorcycle riders to be more careful on the roads after a string of fatal accidents. In a recent press statement, the OPP announced that motorcycle deaths are up compare...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 12, 2024

New Director of Corporate Services in Quinte West

Quinte West has announced on Monday that they've appointed a new Director of Corporate Services. Josh Machesney is taking on the position as Director of Corporate Services/City Clerk. Machesney has wo...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 12, 2024

Goodyear Investing $575 million into Napanee

The Prime Minister and the Premier announced major funding to support major upgrades and renovations to Goodyear Canada in Napanee. On Monday morning, Justin Trudeau and Doug Ford pledged millions tow...

Tim Durkin Aug 12, 2024 (l-r) Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Premier Doug Ford, Laura Duda Senior VP of Goodyear, Minister Vic Fedeli and Stone Mills Township Mayor John Wise at Goodyear Canada in Napanee (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

New tenant support programs in Prince Edward County

Several new services are coming to Prince Edward County to help combat homelessness. Four new services are being offered by the municipal Housing Help Program, to help tenants find and keep their rent...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 12, 2024