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Expansion at Brighton Children's Centre

Tuesday was the official opening of the Brighton Public School Child Care addition. Operated by the Brighton Children's Centre, the $1.18 million expansion includes a new infant room and kitchen. Fund...

Alana Cameron Dec 05, 2023 Ribbon cutting ceremony for the addition to the Brighton Children's Centre at Brighton PS, December 5, 2023. (Photo: submitted)

Reducing fire and carbon monoxide deaths through Safe Community Project Zero

The Mohawk Fire Department on the Tyendinaga Territory has received 84 combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms through Safe Community Project Zero. The public education campaign will provide more...

Alana Cameron Dec 05, 2023 (left-right) Chris Maracle, councillor on Tyendinaga Mohawk Council; Melanie Green, Senior Advisor with Enbridge; Kylea Smart, Volunteer Firefighter with the Mohawk Fire Department; Scott Maracle, Chief of the Mohawk Fire Department; Jessie Deschamps, Volunteer Firefighter with the Mohawk Fire Department; Stephen Kennedy, Operations Supervisor with Enbridge; Jamie Kovacs, Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety Council. (Photo: submitted)

Large donation of clothing and blankets at Grace Inn Shelter

A large donation of clothing and blankets were made at the Grace Inn Shelter on Tuesday. The donation was made by Parkhurst Transportation. "So over the month of November, our staff has been collectin...

Zach McGibbon Dec 05, 2023 Parkhurst Transportation's "Stuff the Bus" used to collect donations from staff. December 5, 2023. (Photo: Zach McGibbon/Quinte News)

Cram-a-Cruiser for a good cause this week in Belleville, Napanee

Belleville Police Service wants your help to Cram-a-Cruiser on Thursday. Members of the police service will be collecting grocery donations in support of Gleaners Food Bank at Joe's No Frills on Bell ...

Alana Cameron Dec 05, 2023

HPEPH has first confirmed flu case

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is urging residents to keep up to date on their vaccinations after the first confirmed case of influenza in the area this season. Public Health reports it has rece...

Alana Cameron Dec 05, 2023

Go Frolicking on Forsyth this Thursday in Marmora

It will feel like a step back in time Thursday evening (Dec. 7) in Marmora as Frolicking on Forsyth returns to the downtown. Forsyth Street will be closed from 4-8 p.m. for the event. Organizing Commi...

Alana Cameron Dec 05, 2023 Frolicking on Forsyth. (Photo: VIsit Marmora and Lake/Facebook)

Nature Conservancy of Canada suggests a real tree this season

Real versus artificial. There's been a lot of debate over which type of Christmas tree is more environmentally friendly. While it may seem like a better choice, many environmental experts suggest skip...

John Spitters Dec 05, 2023 Louise McLaren / CC

Quinte West girl a victim of child luring by Texas man

A 35-year-old man from Texas has been sentenced to 14 years in jail following his conviction on child exploitation and luring charges involving a 14-year- old girl from Quinte West. Jonathan Flora of ...

John Spitters Dec 05, 2023 Jobs For Felons Hub / CC

Alcohol-related charges

Belleville police charged two drivers with with alcohol-related offences Monday night. Around 9 o'clock, officers stopped a pickup truck speeding on Highway 62 near Foxboro. After an investigation, 56...

News Dec 05, 2023

Real estate market steady

The regional real estate market is being described as holding steady. Officials with the Central Lakes Association of Realtors which includes Quinte area realtors say home sales in November were down ...

John Spitters Dec 05, 2023