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BPS personnel commended for handling of barricaded individual

A team of Belleville Police Service officers were commended for their handling of a suspect barricading themselves inside a building in December. A report to the Belleville Police Services Board state...

Zach McGibbon Jan 23, 2025

Northumberland 401 re-opened following serious crashes

A series of accidents involving transport trucks paralyzed the Highway 401 Thursday. At least five transports are involved. At one point, multiple lanes were closed between Cobourg and Quinte West, wi...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 23, 2025 Thursday had whiteout conditions at times

Provider selected for Belleville police's Next Generation 911 call handling

Solacom Guardian has been selected to be the Next Generation 911 call handling solution for the Belleville Police Service. In a report to the Belleville Police Services Board, Belleville Police Chief ...

Zach McGibbon Jan 23, 2025

Belleville Police report: Breach of probation, stolen vehicle recovered

Belleville police responded to 62 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on January 22, 2025 to 5 a.m. on January 23, 2025. Breach of Probation On January 22, 2025 at 1:50 p.m., Be...

Alana Cameron Jan 23, 2025 (File Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Weather warnings, Northumberland buses cancelled Thursday

It's another messy winter day. Northumberland County OPP say roads are becoming increasingly hazardous due to heavy snowfall and are advising that all non-essential travel be avoided. Due to inclement...

Alana Cameron Jan 23, 2025

Public meeting held for new summer camp

A public meeting has been held in Prince Edward County regarding a rezoning request for a new campsite location proposed at 565 Wesley Acres Road in Bloomfield/Hallowell Ward. The proposed development...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 22, 2025

Public meeting for new Wellington subdivision

Councillors and municipal staff have held a statutory public meeting regarding a new planned subdivision in the wellington area. During Wednesday's Planning and Development Committee meeting, details ...

Alan-Michael Steele Jan 22, 2025

No apology required says council

Quinte West Councillor Duncan Armstrong was not required to apologize, despite an Integrity Commissioner's report recommending such. At council on Wednesday evening, Tony Fleming's report was before c...

Tim Durkin Jan 22, 2025 Integrity Commissioner Tony Fleming (bottom middle of virtual attendees) speaks to Quinte West Council

Insurance rates and deductibles jump again for Quinte West

It is another year of increases for municipal insurance for the City of Quinte West. On Wednesday, at the meeting of council, staff presented a recommendation to approve the insurance agreement with b...

Tim Durkin Jan 22, 2025 Council meets in person/virtually at the January 22nd, 2025 meeting at City Hall (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)

Snow squall watch upgraded to warning

Snow Squall Warning in effect for: Belleville - Quinte West - Eastern Northumberland County Snow squalls expected today. What: Lake effect snow with local accumulations of 7 to 14 cm by late this afte...

Alana Cameron Jan 22, 2025 Blowing snow covers Belleville street in early morning of Tuesday February 16 2021. (Photo: Quinte News)