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Quiet night in Friendly City

Belleville police responded to 79 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on October 7, 2024 to 5 a.m. on October 8, 2024. Arrested on Warrant On October 7, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., a 16-year-ol...

John Spitters Oct 8, 2024

Capital budget ready for public input

The City of Belleville has prepared a draft capital budget for 2025 and is now asking the public for its input. The proposed capital budget for next year is $53.6 million, slightly lower than last yea...

John Spitters Oct 8, 2024 Belleville City Hall (Photo: Quinte News)

City staff to gather feedback on "Towncentre Place" application

The City of Belleville's Planning Advisory Committee heard a proposal for a significant housing/commercial development north of Highway 401 off Highway 62. Plans for "Towncentre Place" call for 93 res...

Zach McGibbon Oct 7, 2024 Site of proposed "Towncentre Place" subdivision. (Photo: City of Belleville)

Canada Soccer U-15 Cup at Centennial Park begins Wednesday

The City of Quinte West is set to host the Canada Soccer U-15 Cup at Centennial Park beginning on Wednesday. Youth soccer teams from Canada's provincial and territorial soccer associations will compet...

Zach McGibbon Oct 7, 2024

Recruitment a priority for HPEDSB

While the Ministry of Education believes the province is staring down a teacher shortage, officials with the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) say the situation isn't as dire for t...

Alana Cameron Oct 7, 2024 Seth Sawyers / CC

Over $10,000 raised for Trenton Memorial Hospital and Fixed Fur Life

The Bay of Quinte Classic Cruisers raised $10,600 from its sixth annual Auto Odyssey Car Show for the Trenton Memorial Hospital and Fixed Fur Life. A cheque presentation was held on Saturday revealing...

Zach McGibbon Oct 7, 2024 Bay of Quinte Classic Cruisers raised $10,600 for Trenton Memorial Hospital and Fixed Fur Life. (Photo provided by: Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation)

$150,000 OTF Grant Gives Madoc & District Recreation Centre a New Roof

A new roof at the Madoc & District Recreation Centre will extend the life of the Arena by an estimated 15 years. The renovation was made possible with a $150,000 capital grant from the provincial ...

Alana Cameron Oct 7, 2024 A ribbon cutting celebrating the new roof at the Madoc & District Recreation Centre, October 5, 2024. (Photo: Ric Bresee/X)

Holiday weekend Cram-a-Cruiser event in Trenton

Quinte West OPP are asking the public to help them Cram-a-cruiser this weekend in Trenton. On Saturday, officers will be at Metro collecting food and monetary donations for the Trenton Care and Share ...

Alana Cameron Oct 7, 2024

MP Williams: The Carbon Tax is pushing property taxes higher for municipalities in Canada"

Bay of Quinte MP and Conservative Shadow Minister for International Trade, Ryan Williams, issued a statement Monday calling attention to rising costs for municipalities due to the Carbon Tax. Read his...

Alana Cameron Oct 7, 2024 Question Period / Période des questions Ottawa, Ontario, on 01 October, 2024. © HOC-CDC Credit: Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services

Lawrie retires but her impact on the Humane Society will live on

The Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward (HSHPE) celebrated the retirement of its Executive Director Marilyn Lawrie on World Animal and Pet Day and established a fund in her name. Friday's fundraisin...

Alana Cameron Oct 7, 2024 Greg Sudds, Chair HSHPE Board of Directors presents Marilyn Lawrie, retired HSHPE Executive Director with an original painting as memento of her service and dedication for our animals in need. (Photo: submitted)