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New direct-to-consumer sales deal could boost county wineries

Some of the larger wineries in Prince Edward County could get a shot in the arm from a new direct-to-consumer sales agreement across multiple provinces, though smaller wineries might not see as much b...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 10, 2026

Council to decide on financial support for housing development

Belleville council will consider a considerable grant to help pay for an affordable-housing project in the city's east end. At its meeting on Monday, council will see a staff report recommending the c...

John Spitters Aug 10, 2026 Vacant property at 120 Burnham Street in east end Belleville. (Photo: Quinte News)

East end of Belleville could possibly get quieter

Belleville council will decide whether or not to try and quiet things down in the far east end of the city at its meeting on Monday. City staff are recommending council apply to the Rail Safety Initia...

John Spitters Aug 10, 2026

Miracle Treat Day coming to local Dairy Queens

Miracle Treat Day is coming to Belleville and Trenton Dairy Queens, in support of Sick Kids Hospital. On Thursday, August 13, net proceeds from blizzard sales at both locations will be donated to the ...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 9, 2026

Aircraft help in traffic enforcement

The Ontario Provincial Police Airplane Enforcement Program supported targeted traffic enforcement efforts across Central Region during the Civic Holiday long weekend, resulting in numerous charges aga...

Alan-Michael Steele Aug 8, 2026

Ontario's Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade Vic Fedeli speaks with Quinte News on federal jobs report

Canada's job market took a leap toward recovery in July. Statistics Canada says the country added 75,000 jobs, while the unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in two years, to 6.4 per cent. This ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 7, 2026

New mural unveiled along Belleville's waterfront

A new mural has been unveiled along the Belleville waterfront. The Downtown Belleville Business Improvement Area (DBIA) unveiled a new mural by artist Angela Wiggins, located on the back of the Becker...

Zach McGibbon Aug 7, 2026 Artist Angela Wiggins says the piece is called ‘Where Journeys Meet’, which she says is inspired by "the land, the riverfront, how our ancestors used it and how people today still use it.” (Photo: DBIA)

Charges laid after drug trafficking investigation in Bancroft

One person has been charged after a drug trafficking investigation in Bancroft. In July, members of the Bancroft OPP received information regarding possible drug trafficking activity in the Bancroft a...

Zach McGibbon Aug 7, 2026 (Photo: Ontario Provincial Police)

CC-130J Hercules from 8 Wing Trenton to conduct flypast for National Peacekeepers' Day

A CC-130J Hercules from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron at 8 Wing Trenton will conduct a flypast for National Peacekeepers' Day in Ottawa on Sunday. In a release, Canada's National Defence says the ...

Zach McGibbon Aug 7, 2026 FA2011-0043-06 6 October 2011 Trenton, Ontario. A CC-130J Hercules tail number 130612, doing fly bys, landings and take offs during Ex MOUNTAIN STAR. Exercise MOUNTAIN STAR was conducted to maintain and develop the capabilities of military personnel while conducting modern air expeditionary operations. Military personnel participated a simulated humanitarian mission while effectively operating and sustaining a deployed operating base. The exercise was also designed to train military personnel in the non-combatant evacuation operation (NEO) of civilians from another country during a deteriorating security situation. Military personnel from 436 Transport Squadron, 8 Wing Trenton, Ont., and the Royal 22e Regiment participated in the exercise held at 8 Wing’s Mountain View training area. 436 Sqn is typically tasked with carrying personnel and materiel on a global response basis and must be prepared to deliver 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Tactical flying is an equally important part of any 436 Sqn mission. The skills associated with aerial delivery of troops and equipment by parachute or delivery of humanitarian aid to isolated and austere locations are increasingly sought after as part of Canada's contribution to operations around the world. Photo credit: Cpl Darcy Lefebvre © 2011 DND-MDN Canada FA2011-0043-06 Le 6 octobre 2011 Trenton, en Ontario Un CC-130J Hercules avec le numéro d’avion 130612, survole, atterrit et décolle durant l’exercice MOUNTAIN STAR. L’exercice Mountain Star a été mené afin que les militaires maintiennent les capacités acquises dans des opérations aériennes expéditionnaires modernes et qu’ils en acquièrent de nouvelles. C’est ainsi que lors d’une simulation de mission humanitaire, les militaires ont prouvé leur efficacité et ils ont appuyé une base d’opérations déployée. De plus, l’exercice a été conçu pour entraîner les militaires à effectuer une opération d’évacuation de non-combattant

Local unemployment holds steady in July

The local unemployment rate was unchanged in July. Statistics Canada's labour force survey reports the unemployment rate for the Belleville-Quinte West Census Metropolitan Area, which includes Bellevi...

Alana Cameron Aug 7, 2026 Got Credit / CC