Project Renewal officers busy, budget surplus
Officers with Project Renewal seized almost $80,000 worth of illegal drugs and arrested 30 people in 10 separate investigations in the first three months of the year. A report to the Belleville Police Services Board shows the drugs seized included fentanyl, methamphetamine, cocaine, percocets, oxycodone, and magic mush...
May 16, 2024
Online 50/50 draw for good causes
United Way Hastings & Prince Edward is excited to announce the launch of its MEGA 50/50 draw as a new online fundraising initiative in 2024. The new 50/50 draw offers participants the chance to win big while also giving back to the community. Half of the proceeds will go to the lucky winner, while the other half wi...
May 16, 2024
Body-worn cameras continue to work for BPS
Body-worn cameras continue to be effective for the Belleville Police Service. Acting Chief Chris Barry will report a success story to the Police Services Board Thursday morning. Belleville officers began wearing body cameras in 2022 following a 2021 pilot project. On April 13, Belleville police arrived on the scene of ...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
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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...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024
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...
May 16, 2024