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Speeding leads to charges in Bancroft

A man is facing a litany of charges after being pulled over for speeding in Bancroft. Bancroft OPP clocked the vehicle moving at 170km/h in an 80km/h zone. Officers conducted a traffic stop, where the...

Alan-Michael Steele Jun 23, 2024

Rain Warning for Belleville

Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Belleville warning of potential heavy rain in the evening. Between 30mm and 50mm of rain are expected, with even more possible in some are...

Alan-Michael Steele Jun 22, 2024 Sean MacEntee / CC

Local short film festival coming in the fall

Small communities are quieter than big cities but that doesn't mean they lack for creativity. Coming in October to a small town movie theatre will be the debut of the Small Town Shorts Film Fest. Smal...

John Spitters Jun 22, 2024

Parkhurst Transportation bought by Switzer-CARTY

Local bus company Parkhurst Transportation has been bought by Switzer-CARTY Transportation. The deal closed on June 21. The entire Parkhurst Transportation team will remain with the company and contin...

Alan-Michael Steele Jun 21, 2024

Identification clinic helps homeless get new IDs

A Friday afternoon Identification Clinic held at Bridge Street United helped 93 people experiencing homelessness replace missing or damaged identification documents. The event was held by a partnershi...

Alan-Michael Steele Jun 21, 2024 A set of workstations with representatives from Service Canada, ServiceOntario, and others help local residents through paperwork to apply for new ID documents. Photo: Alan-Michael Steele, Quinte News

40th anniversary of annual Phil Panelas BBQ

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation hosted the 40th anniversary of the Phil Panelas Annual BBQ on Thursday. The event, held in the Phil Panelas Courtyard at Trenton Memorial Hospital, welcomed th...

Zach McGibbon Jun 21, 2024 Patricia Guernsey, a guest, smashing a plate as part of the celebration. (Photo: Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation)

Winner announced for third Early Bird Cruise4Cancer

The Belleville General Hospital Foundation has announced the winner of $2000 in the Cruise4Cancer Third Early Bird Draw. It was announced that Ann Lowry-Carmichael of Napanee was the winner. "I have b...

Zach McGibbon Jun 21, 2024 Pictured: Candace and Wes Bristow, Owners, Bay Marine and Steve Cook Executive Director BGHF.

Victim and fourth accused identified in September 2023 homicide investigation

Belleville police have announced the identity of the victim and a fourth accused person in the September 2023 homicide investigation. The male victim has been identified as 29-year-old Rylie Brissette...

Zach McGibbon Jun 21, 2024

Over $110,000 in youth awards distributed by The Children's Foundation

The Children's Foundation awarded over $110,000 to 75 youths through youth awards, bursaries, and scholarships at the 23rd Annual Reach for Success Awards Night. Nominated youth in the care of Highlan...

Zach McGibbon Jun 21, 2024 (Photo: The Children's Foundation)

Sens sign Jamieson Rees to one-year, two-way contract extension

The Ottawa Senators have announced they have signed forward Jamieson Rees to a one-year, two-way contract extension. The deal carries a value of $775,000 in the NHL and $85,000 in the AHL. Rees appear...

Zach McGibbon Jun 21, 2024 (Graphic: Belleville Senators)