OPP remind boaters and paddlers that lifejackets save lives
Ahead of Safe Boating Awareness Week, the OPP hope all boaters and paddlers avoid having a similar outcome to last year's 23 marine fatality victims - the majority of whom were found not wearing a lifejacket. The number of lives that could be saved if every boater and paddler wore a lifejacket during every boat ride is...
18h ago
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Quinte West residents oppose new group home
Residents flooded the Quinte West council chambers for another chance to have their concerns heard about a new group home. During Wednesday's council meeting, a series of members of the public gave comment on a proposed zoning change for the former Orchard View Baptist Church. St. Leonard's Community Support is seekin...
23h ago
Renovation approved for Tuckers Corners tennis court
Renovations are coming to the Tuckers Corners tennis courts. During Wednesday's council meeting, Quinte West Council voted to approve plans to renovate the tennis courts, converting them to a multipurpose court with space for tennis, pickleball and basketball. The budget for the project is set for $200,000 to be paid f...
23h ago
Quinte West hunts for short term rentals
Quinte West has approved a plan to locate short-term accommodations operating in the city. During Wednesday's council meeting, councillors approved a plan to hire a firm to conduct a study to locate Airbnbs and similar short-term rentals being operated within Quinte West. The study will cost $6,500. Half will be funde...
23h ago
Quinte West urges better funding for libraries
Quinte West council is pushing for increased funding from the province for local libraries. During Wednesday's meeting, council received a written report from Quinte West Public Library, detailing how provincial funding for libraries is still based on population studies that are 25 years out of date, and doesn't meet t...
23h ago
Upcoming military exercise on Bata Island
The Canadian Armed Forces are preparing a small training exercise to take place on Bata Island in Quinte West. During Wednesday's meeting, council received a request from the military to allow them to use the island, and instructed staff to prepare a by-law to allow the military to use the island for the planned train...
23h ago
Centennial Park prepares for Pop-Ups
Quinte West council has approved this year's vendors for the Centennial Park Pop-ups. During Wednesday's council meeting, the following vendors were approved: Totes & More Trendsetter Everything is Art From the Homestead Hoselton Studio Limited Sweet Burrow Co. Banana Splitz Street Thai Food with Pao K-Food Express...
23h ago
Making Wellington Rotary Beach more accessible
A new accessible beach mat has been set up at Wellington Rotary Beach. The Mobi-Mat makes it easier for people using wheelchairs, families with strollers, and others to access the water. Two floating beach wheelchairs, also known as Mobi-Chairs, will be available for people who require them. The equipment was unveiled ...
May 15, 2024
Skilled trades event for local youth hailed a success
More than 100 enthusiastic youth from around the region learned more about skilled trades Wednesday at the Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck event in Quinte West. The Quinte Economic Development Commission, in partnership with local school boards, Skills Ontario, and the City of Quinte West, organized a day filled...
May 15, 2024
Cram-A-Cruiser for Gleaners on Thursday
Belleville Police Service is celebrating Police Week (May 12-18) by hosting a Cram-A-Cruiser event in support of Gleaners Food Bank. Members of BPS and Gleaners will be collecting food donations at Joe's No Frills at 211 Bell Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Cash donations will also be accepted.
May 15, 2024