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Sentenced on drug and weapons charges

One man walked free while another is doing more jail time after a sentencing hearing on several drug and weapons charges in a Napanee courtroom last week. In September of 2022, OPP charged 35-year-old...

John Spitters Mar 27, 2024

County council urges province to establish fund for accessibility compliance

Prince Edward County council is urging the Ontario Government to establish a fund to help municipalities implement the standards laid out in the Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Duri...

Alan-Michael Steele Mar 27, 2024

Prince Edward County considering protection of local eel

During Tuesday's meeting, Prince Edward County Council debated over submitting comments to the Department of Fisheries, regarding the population of American Eel in local waters. The American Eel is be...

Alan-Michael Steele Mar 27, 2024

Prince Edward County approves loan for affordable housing

Prince Edward County Council has voted to approve a $5 million loan to the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation. During Tuesday's council meeting, councillors debated the loan to the Af...

Alan-Michael Steele Mar 27, 2024

County council makes changes to expense policy

Prince Edward County Council has added several new items to the list of what members of council are allowed to claim on their expenses. During Tuesday's council meeting, councillors received a report ...

Alan-Michael Steele Mar 27, 2024

Ontario deficit ballooning to $9.8B next year amid slow economic growth

By: The Canadian Press TORONTO - Ontario is delaying its path to balance as lethargic economic growth drags the province's books further into the red, with a $9.8 billion budget deficit projected for ...

News Mar 26, 2024 The Ontario Legislative Building, at Queen’s Park, in Toronto. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)

Opioid crisis, staff recruitment, and fundraising

Overdose cases increase dramatically Not surprisingly the staff at Belleville General Hospital is right in the thick of things when it comes to dealing with the city's much publicized opioid crisis. T...

John Spitters Mar 26, 2024 New logo and name for Quinte Health. (Photo provided by Quinte Health)

Workplace Inclusion Charter celebrates one-year anniversary

The City of Belleville is marking the first anniversary of its Workplace Inclusion Charter. Adopted in March 2023, the Charter was developed by the City's Economic Development Department in collaborat...

Alana Cameron Mar 26, 2024

Four people charged after search warrants at two homes

The following was submitted by Lennox and Addington County OPP Members of the East Region Community Street Crime Unit of the OPP have charged four people after the execution of two search warrants. On...

Zach McGibbon Mar 26, 2024 Items seized after Lennox and Addington County OPP executed search warrants at two homes. (Photo provided by: Ontario Provincial Police)

Elexicon Energy Recognized for Sustainability Excellence

Elexicon Energy has been recognized for its commitment to operating in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The electricity provider is the inaugural recipient of the Electricity Distri...

Alana Cameron Mar 26, 2024 Pictured from Left to Right: Indrani Butany, President and CEO, Elexicon Energy Ciranne Bate, Environmental Specialist, Elexicon Energy Tim Wilson, President and CEO, Synergy North and Outgoing EDA Chair Sarah Del Gatto, Manager, Health, Safety & Environment, Elexicon Energy. (Photo: submitted)