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LOOK BACK The City of Quinte West

Quinte News continues looking back at 2023, and that included a chat with Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison. Harrison says the largest challenge over the last 12 months was the rupture of the water main ...

Tim Durkin Dec 23, 2023 Temporary water main being installed across the D.J. MacDonald Bridge in Trenton, July 21, 2023. (Photo: Tim Durkin/Quinte News)

LOOK BACK MPP David Piccini

Quinte News talked with Northumberland-Peterborough South MPP David Piccini about 2023. Piccini says getting people in homes, along with affordability, were the two main concerns. He says the province...

Tim Durkin Dec 23, 2023 MPP David Piccini joined by Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith, Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson,

LOOK BACK MP Ryan Williams Talks 2023

Quinte News spoke to the Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte riding, in our Year in Review He says the cost of living and of housing are the two biggest issues of 2023. "The carbon tax w...

Tim Durkin Dec 23, 2023 Homeless people outside of Bridge Street United Church in Belleville. (Photo: Quinte News)

Freezing rain warning in effect for Belleville

Environment Canada has ended it's previous special weather statement for Belleville, and issued a Freezing Rain Warning in it's place. Rain is expected to begin on Saturday morning. Light precipitatio...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 22, 2023 liz west / CC

Bobcat burns on Belleville farm

Belleville Fire responded to a call on Philipston Road just after noon for an agricultural vehicle on fire. The vehicle was a total loss, with an estimated dollar value of $30,000. Nobody was injured ...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 22, 2023

Freezing Rain predicted before Christmas

For those looking to travel, freezing rain may throw a wrench into your holiday plans. Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for the Belleville area, warning of freezing rain on Sa...

Alan-Michael Steele Dec 22, 2023

Media Release: Don't invite food borne illness to your holiday gathering

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is reminding all residents to practise safe food handling as they gather with family and friends this holiday season. Wondering how you can keep your food ...

Alana Cameron Dec 22, 2023 Mike_fleming / CC

Four local charities, including Habitat for Humanity, recipients of local realtor charity giveaway

SUBMITTED TO QUINTE NEWS Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings (HFHPEH) and three other local charities celebrate a season of generosity and gratitude as they receive support from Guernsey Team ...

Alana Cameron Dec 22, 2023

Overnight warming centre now open in Picton

An overnight warming centre is now operating in Picton. Prince Edward County says an overnight warming centre is now available at the H.O.P.E. Centre at 46 King Street in Picton. The centre will be op...

Alana Cameron Dec 22, 2023

Domestic dispute, collisions, RIDE

Belleville police responded to 90 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on December 21, 2023, to 5 a.m. on December 22, 2023. Domestic Assault: On tDecember 21, 2023 at approximately 6:4...

John Spitters Dec 22, 2023