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Sidewalks to be installed on 2nd Dug Hill Road

Quinte West Council has approved a project to install sidewalks and lighting on a dangerous stretch of 2nd Dug Hill Road during Wednesday's meeting. After approval, the next step in the process is des...

Alan-Michael Steele Feb 21, 2024 Stretch of 2d Dug Hill Road south of Dundas Street West where fatal accident happened in November 2023. (Photo: City of Quinte West)

NDP MPP calls for addictions support in Belleville opioid crisis

The following was submitted by the office of NDP MPP Lisa Gretzky MPP Lisa Gretzky (Windsor West), Official Opposition critic for Mental Health and Addictions, is calling for urgent support in Bellevi...

Zach McGibbon Feb 21, 2024

Belleville needs business case for new health hub during opioid crisis, province says

TORONTO - Ontario Premier Doug Ford's government says it needs to see a business plan before funding a proposed health and social services hub in an eastern Ontario city beleaguered by opioids. Progre...

News Feb 21, 2024 Ontario Premier Doug Ford. (file photo)

Williams proud of opposition role but ready for more

Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams says he didn't believe the Conservatives would still be the opposition at this point but that his party is ready to form the next government and has a broad plan to impr...

Alana Cameron Feb 21, 2024 Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams addresses members of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce at Sans Souci, February 21, 2024. (Photo: Alana Cameron/Quinte News)

Death of inmate at Millhaven Institution

Correctional Services Canada is reporting the death of an inmate at Millhaven Institution. The CSC says Ganesh Persaud died of apparent natural causes while in their care. Persaud was serving an indet...

Zach McGibbon Feb 21, 2024 Aerial image of Millhaven Institution near Kingston.

UPDATE: Significant damage in fire in Picton

Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue were at the scene of a house fire in Picton Tuesday night. Firefighters were called out around 10:30 to a residence on Albert Street and remained on scene for se...

John Spitters Feb 21, 2024

OPP looking to identify two people for shoplifting

Lennox & Addington OPP are asking for the public's help locating two people who police say shoplifted $300 worth of merchandise. The incident took place at Napanee Rexall Pharmacy on Tuesday aroun...

Zach McGibbon Feb 21, 2024 OPP looking to identify two people in shoplifting investigation in Napanee. (Photos: OPP)

Propane tractor trailer rollover and leak

Wallbridge-Loyalist Road is reopening following a tractor trailer rollover Wednesday morning. Around 9:15 a.m., Quinte West Fire, the OPP, and EMS responded to the area between Grills Road and Tuckers...

Tim Durkin Feb 21, 2024

Assault with a weapon, collision

Belleville police responded to 110 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on February 20, 2024 to 5 a.m. on February 21, 2024. Assault and Mischief charges On February 20, 2024 at 8:10 p....

John Spitters Feb 21, 2024

Nicholson sweeps Bay of Quinte Basketball

(Bay of Quinte Senior High School Basketball champion Nicholson Crusaders. Submitted photo) The Nicholson Catholic College Crusaders are the undisputed champions in Bay of Quinte High School Basketbal...

Jack Miller Feb 21, 2024