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Northumberland Paramedics donate decommissioned ambulance to Habitat for Humanity

A retired ambulance from Northumberland Paramedics is finding new life with Habitat for Humanity Northumberland. The ambulance, which has been decommissioned after six years of service, will be used b...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024 County Council and Northumberland Paramedics Chief hand keys of retired ambulance to Habitat for Humanity Northumberland (Left to right): County Councillor and Township of Cramahe Mayor Mandy Martin; County Councillor and Town of Cobourg Mayor Lucas Cleveland; County Deputy Warden and Municipality of Port Hope Mayor Olena Hankivsky; Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Community & Fund Development Coordinator Melissa Morrison; County Councillor and Municipality of Trent Hills Mayor Bob Crate; Northumberland Paramedics Chief Susan Brown; Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Construction Manager Tobias Moeller; County Councillor and Township of Hamilton Mayor Scott Jibb; Habitat for Humanity Northumberland Housing Partnerships Coordinator Aleecia Lugossy; County Warden and Municipality of Brighton Mayor Brian Ostrander; County Councillor and Township of Alnwick/Haldimand Mayor John Logel.(Photo: submitted)

Special Weather Statement: More snow on the way

It may be spring according to the calendar but winter isn't quite finished with us yet. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement calling for five to ten centimetres of snow, starting ...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024

Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary completes donation, pledges more for 2024

The Belleville General Hospital Auxiliary (BGHA) has completed a $100,000 donation to the Belleville General Hospital Foundation (BGHF) and approved a new $100,000 contribution for 2024. The BGHA has ...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024 BGH Auxiliary and BGH Foundation representatives at the BGH Auxiliary General Meeting, Tuesday, March 19th, 2024. (Photo: submitted)

City of Belleville seeking proposal on original art piece

The City of Belleville is seeking proposals for an original art piece that can be gifted as mementos to distinguished guests. The city says it wants the help of local artists to help create a unique p...

Zach McGibbon Mar 21, 2024 Flag at half staff at Belleville City Hall. (Photo: City of Belleville/Twitter)

Employment Insurance increases nationally and locally

The number of local individuals receiving regular Employment Insurance (EI) benefits in January was up 6.5% over 2023. In the Belleville Census Metropolitan Area which includes Belleville, Quinte West...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024 Got Credit / CC

Reminder for PEC businesses and homeowners as new fire dispatch service takes over

Prince Edward County is reminding businesses and homeowners with alarm systems to update their providers with the new fire dispatch service number. Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue (PECFR) will tr...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024

Quinte Conservation land becoming part of Canada's 30x30 target

March 21 is International Forests Day and Quinte Conservation is using the occasion to announce a major contribution towards a United Nations target. The organization is contributing 10,357 hectares o...

Alana Cameron Mar 21, 2024

Home invasion in Lennox and Addington

There was a home invasion in Lennox and Addington County early Thursday. Around 3 a.m., OPP responded to Elmwood Boulevard in Sandhurst Shores, which is between Bath and Adolphustown. Four people forc...

Tim Durkin Mar 21, 2024

Former Commander Dahl pleads guilty to two charges

The former Wing Commander from CFB Trenton pleaded guilty to charges in a Belleville court Thursday. At the Quinte Consolidated Courthouse, Colonel Leif Dahl pleaded guilty on charges of public mischi...

Zach McGibbon Mar 21, 2024 Former Commander of 8 Wing Trenton, Leif Dahl (r) with his lawyer Brandon Crawford (l) outside the Quinte Courthouse speaking with media. March 21, 2024. (Photo: Quinte News)

Brighton woman $100,000 richer

A woman from Brighton has won $100,000. Karen Martin, a dental assistant, purchased an Instant Gold Pursuit ticket on Valentine's Day. The 62-year-old says she checked the OLG app and could not believ...

Tim Durkin Mar 21, 2024