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Honorary plaques of chaplain and former police chief unveiled

Belleville Police Service is recognizing the contributions of a pair of their members, both past and present, with plaques mounted in the Belleville police station. Former Police Chief Mike Callaghan ...

Alan-Michael Steele Oct 3, 2024 Retired Belleville Police Chief Mike Callaghan(right) stands with Belleville Police Chaplain Brad Beale in front of the new plaque dedicated in his honor in the lobby. Photo: Alan-Michael Steele, Quinte News

Heritage district plan for Wellington receives final approval from OLT

The Wellington Heritage Conservation District (WHCD) Plan has been approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal. The plan is the second and final part of the Heritage Conservation District planning process. ...

Alana Cameron Oct 3, 2024

Suspended driver caught speeding on Hwy 401

A driver is facing further charges after being caught speeding a week after losing their licence for stunt driving. Northumberland OPP were conducting speed enforcement on Highway 401 west in Cramahe ...

Alana Cameron Oct 3, 2024

Power outages, road closures scheduled for east end of Trenton

The City of Quinte West is alerting residents of power outages, road closures and lane closures scheduled for October 27. Hydro One crews will be replacing poles and installing new switches. To comple...

Zach McGibbon Oct 3, 2024 Approximate outage area for October 27, 2024. (Graphic provided by: City of Quinte West)

Picton traffic stop leads to drug arrest

Prince Edward County OPP have arrested a man on several charges following a traffic stop in Picton. On Wednesday, at close to 11 p.m., officers stopped a vehicle on Hill Street. After an investigation...

Alan-Michael Steele Oct 3, 2024

Belleville Park over pipeline fenced off

The City of Belleville has fenced off a portion of a park north of Maitland Drive. Officials say Bird Park has been identified as having a drainage issue directly over the Trans Northern Pipeline in t...

Tim Durkin Oct 3, 2024

Impaired in Cobourg

A woman from Brighton faces an impaired driving charge after an incident in Cobourg Wednesday. Cobourg police report that shortly before noon a vehicle hit a fence after narrowly missing a pedestrian ...

John Spitters Oct 3, 2024

Pro-life rallies this weekend across Quinte

It is one of the most contentious issues, even in 2024. Pro-life vs pro-choice. The abortion debate will be the focus of rallies across the area and Canada this weekend. Hundreds are expected for what...

Tim Durkin Oct 3, 2024 stevanovicigor / Depositphotos.com

B&E, warrant arrest

Belleville police responded to 103 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on October 2, 2024 to 5 a.m. on October 3, 2024. Police investigation into break and enter leads to arrest and ch...

John Spitters Oct 3, 2024

Danford named captain of the OHL Generals

The weight of the patch is less than an ounce but will carry a lot of weight on the shoulder of the player it adorns. In this case, defenceman Ben Danford of Madoc. The Quinte Red Devil graduate has b...

Jack Miller Oct 3, 2024