News | Quinte News

Skip to Content

Medical student signed to Belleville's doctor recruitment program

The City of Belleville has announced it has signed Jillian Macklin, a medical student at the University of Toronto, to its Doctor Recruitment Program. Macklin will be the 45th physician recruited by t...

Zach McGibbon Apr 02, 2024 Jillian Macklin, a medical student at the University of Toronto, has signed with the City of Belleville's Doctor Recruitment Program. (Photo provided by: City of Belleville)

Parade, flag raising, Freedom of the City honour for RCAF 100th anniversary

A special event this weekend will celebrate the Royal Canadian Air Force's 100th anniversary. The official day was April 1 but on Sunday, 413 Wing is organizing a flag-raising ceremony and veterans pa...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024

Prince Edward County : Be prepared for the eclipse

The following is from Prince Edward County With the total solar eclipse less than a week away, the County of Prince Edward is encouraging residents to prepare in advance in order to enjoy this once-in...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024

Man convicted of murder in deaths of three women dies at Millhaven

An Ontario man convicted of murdering three women in Renfrew County has died in prison of what officials say were natural causes. Correctional Service Canada says Basil Borutski died March 28 at Millh...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024 Aerial image of Millhaven Institution near Kingston.

Ribbon cutting for transitional housing facility in PEC

Leeward House, a transitional housing facility for the homeless, was officially opened in Prince Edward County Tuesday. The home, located in the former Maples of Picton retirement home on County Road ...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024 The municipality held a ribbon cutting ceremony on Tuesday, April 2 for Leeward House, a transitional housing facility. Participants included (from left to right) Adam Bramburger, representing MPP Todd Smith, Elis Ziegler, Affordable Housing Supervisor, County of Prince Edward, Lynn Chenier, Director of Prince Edward - Lennox and Addington Social Services (PELASS), Assaf Weisz, Base31 Chief Placemaking Officer, Mayor Steve Ferguson, Scott Robertson, Manager of Social Services, PELASS, Kathryn Randall, Vice President of Development & Planning, Rockport Group, and Tricia Richens, Transitional Housing Coordinator, County of Prince Edward. (Photo: submitted)

Canadian Army Reserve job fair on Saturday

Explore employment opportunities in the Army Reserve this weekend at the National Canadian Army Reserve Job Fair. The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is hosting the job fair Saturday, April 6 from...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024 Ottawa, ON - September 16: Members of the Canadian Armed Forces, 33 Canadian Brigade Group during Canada Army Run on September 16, 2023, at in Ottawa, ON, Canada. (Photo by Richard A. Whittaker/richardawhittaker.ca)

Second phase of construction on Murney and Henry Streets starting

The City of Belleville says Phase 2 of the Murney Street and Henry Street reconstruction project will begin this week. The roadway is expected to be closed for the duration of the project which is set...

Alana Cameron Apr 02, 2024 (Photo: City of Belleville)

Burn ban lifted

Outdoor burning is again being permitted in Prince Edward County. A total outdoor burning ban was put into effect over the weekend because of dry and windy conditions. The County fire department remin...

John Spitters Apr 02, 2024

OPP targeting impaired driving

Increases in impaired driving occurrences are prompting the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) to enhance their impaired driving enforcement efforts, with the aim of saving more lives on our roads. Tragi...

Tim Durkin Apr 02, 2024

Dangerous driving charge follows "road rage" incident

A man in his 70s faces a dangerous driving charge after what Belleville police describe as a "road rage" incident. Police responded to a two-vehicle collision around 5 p.m. Monday afternoon at the int...

John Spitters Apr 02, 2024