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Local teen does more than just "ryde" around a track

Ryder Brown isn't your typical 13-year-old. Instead of playing video games he is practically living one - the Carrying Place teen is a professional kart racer. Ryder, who is in grade 8 at Murray Cente...

Alana Cameron Feb 26, 2024

"Saturday Night Fever" theme of this year's TMHF gala

The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation has announced its upcoming "Saturday Night Fever" gala event. The gala, based on the 1977 film with the same name, is set to take place on October 19, 2024 at ...

Zach McGibbon Feb 26, 2024 Members of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation celebrating the launch of the 2024 gala event themed after the movie "Saturday Night Fever". February 26, 2024. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Barn fire, Highway 401 collision

Emergency crews have been busy around the region this Monday afternoon. Firefighters are on the scene of a barn fire on Bronk Road between Blessington and Harmony roads. The call came in just before 1...

Alana Cameron Feb 26, 2024

20th Annual Savour the Chill Winners

The Belleville Downtown District BIA celebrated its 20th annual Savour the Chill competition on February 24. Despite the chilly weather, the streets of downtown Belleville were bustling with activity ...

Reilly McIlroy Feb 26, 2024

UPDATE: Barn swallow nesting site still standing

UPDATE: AS OF 6 P.M. MONDAY FEBRUARY 26 2024 THE SHED USED AS A NESTING SITE BY SEVERAL BARN SWALLOW PAIRS HAD NOT BEEN TORN DOWN. HOWEVER DEMOLITION EQUIPMENT REMAINS AT THE SITE ON POINT TRAVERSE A ...

John Spitters Feb 26, 2024 Katsura Miyamoto / CC

New food bank hours to fight demand/ provide flexibility

It appears 2024 is picking up right where 2023 left off for the Trenton Care and Share Food Bank. Manager Jen Koornneef says earlier this month they had the busiest single day for visitors in the food...

Tim Durkin Feb 26, 2024

Collisions, vehicle theft

Total calls for service - Belleville police responded to 163 calls for service from 5 a.m. on February 23, 2024 to 5 a.m. on February 26, 2024. Theft of motor vehicle On February 23, 2024 at 9 p.m., B...

John Spitters Feb 26, 2024

High pressure sales pitch often signals a scam

Belleville police are again warning the public to be on guard against frauds, with the latest involving aggressive in-person sales tactics. Last Thursday, an 87-year-old Belleville man set up an appoi...

John Spitters Feb 26, 2024 Suspect and suspect vehicle. (Photo: Belleville Police Service)

Mayor proposing special levy for The Bridge hub

Discussions on Belleville's 2024 operating budget don't begin until Tuesday but an additional item has been added that could increase taxes above what's already been proposed by Mayor Neil Ellis. Coun...

John Spitters Feb 26, 2024 Theformer Banquet Centre, now proposed to be repurposed for a meals and social services hub for the vulnerable population. (Photo: Royal LePage.ca)

Cold but all for a good cause

It may not have been the coldest night of the year but it definitely was cold Saturday night. But that didn't stop over 300 people from attending the third annual Coldest Night of the Year Walk in Bel...

John Spitters Feb 26, 2024 Participants in Belleville's Coldest Night of the Year Walk Saturday February 24 2024. (Photo: Grace Inn Facebook)