Plans for former Hotel Quinte property changing
The removal of fencing surrounding the former Hotel Quinte property in downtown Belleville does not mean construction activity is imminent. The fencing had been installed to stop trespassers but was found to be ineffective and has been removed until construction starts. Meanwhile, development plans for the property hav...
17h ago
Drugs and weapons seized in two raids
Belleville police have arrested two people and seized drugs and weapons. On Tuesday, members of Project Renewal, the Emergency Response Unit, and the K9 Unit executed two raids in Belleville's east end. As a result of the investigation, police seized: Cocaine 118.3 grams Methamphetamines 49.4 grams Fentanyl 0.4 grams +...
20h ago
Suspect in shooting incident still at large
Police are still on the hunt for a suspect in a shooting incident in Thurlow on Monday afternoon. Around 2:30 p.m., officers were called to Highway 37 and Harmony Road for the report of shots fired into a nearby residence. The suspect is described as a man wearing a mask, dressed in all black, driving a stand-up electr...
20h ago
Crawford's Lions win Swiss League title
(Photo: Die ZSC Lions) The Zurich Lions are hockey champions of Switzerland for the 10th time following a seven-game National League finals victory over Lausanne HC. Zurich is coached by Belleville native Marc Crawford who is in his second go-round with the club. Crawford was head coach from 2012 to 2016. He also won t...
20h ago
Hygiene product drive underway
United Way HPE is launching a month-long Hygiene Product Drive in support of seven different local food banks or programs that are supporting people who are experiencing homelessness. These organizations raised the alarm bell around a general lack of access to these items when the need for them is remarkably high. &qu...
22h ago
Rainy April
Temperatures last month were very close to historical normals in the Quinte region but April was a lot wetter than usual. The average rainfall for an April over the years is around 72 millimetres but last month the rainfall was almost double that amount at 137 mm. Snowfall was about normal at four centimetres. Meanwhil...
May 01, 2024
Thank a doctor on May 1
May 1 is National Doctors' Day. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment and Retention Committee is using the day to express its gratitude and appreciation for the dedication and commitment demonstrated by the doctors who serve Quinte West and Brighton. Docs by the Bay Chair Phil Wild says the work of physicians is instru...
Apr 30, 2024
Arrest made following report of an assault
Northumberland OPP have made two arrests following a two-on-one assault. Police responded to a report of an altercation near Castleton in the Township of Cramahe around 3:30 p.m. on Saturday. Officers arrived on scene and conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle reported to be leaving the location with the two accused. A ...
Apr 30, 2024
Environmental Expo in the County
Prince Edward County has announced it will be hosting an Environmental Expo as part of its expanded Earth Day activities. The event will take place at the Prince Edward Community Centre on Saturday, May 4 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The schedule for the event is as follows: Tree Talk -- 10:40 a.m. Be part of the discussion ...
Apr 30, 2024
Several communities offering free trees this weekend
The annual Community Trees giveaway is Saturday, May 4. Several local municipalities, in conjunction with Quinte Conservation, are offering a variety of native tree and shrub seedlings free of charge. Quinte Conservation says native plants play an important role in the region's natural ecology, and the Community Trees ...
Apr 30, 2024