Category Archives: News
MP Malette comments on Highline Mushrooms closure in Wellington
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette is offering his thoughts on the closure of a major economic facility in Prince Edward County. In a statement Friday, Malette said he is devastated about the decision for...
Sep 19, 2025
Assistance required in Trent Hills theft investigation
The Northumberland OPP is seeking assistance from the public in a theft investigation in Trent Hills from July. Police received a report that a tool set valued at $60 had been stolen from a commercial...
Sep 19, 2025
Impaired and careless driving charges in Northumberland
Northumberland OPP has charged a motorist following a collision. Just before 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, officers responded to a two-vehicle collision in the area of Oak Ridges Drive and County Road 28 in...
Sep 19, 2025
Public asked for feedback on armoured vehicle for BPS
The Belleville Police Service is seeking feedback on potential usage of a Community Rescue Vehicle for its tactical response team. The BPS has released a community survey to the public to understand i...
Sep 19, 2025
New 3v3 basketball court open in Riverstone Park
The new 3v3 basketball court in Riverstone Park is now open. Along with the basketball court, 64 trees were planted and a new trail was put in. A portion of these park improvements were funded by Geer...
Sep 19, 2025
Humane Society HPE holding "Junk in the Trunk" parking lot sale for shelter animals on Sunday
An organization that cares for abandoned and neglected animals is holding a big event this weekend in Belleville. The Humane Socieity Hastings Prince Edward is hosting The Junk in the Trunk Parking Lo...
Sep 18, 2025
30 charges laid in distracted driving campaign on local stretch of the 401
More than two dozen people were charged in a distracted driving campaign on the stretch of the 401 that runs through the Quinte Region. On Wednesday, Officers with Lennox and Addington, Frontenac, Qui...
Sep 18, 2025
Mayor Steve Ferguson's issues statement on closure of Highline Mushroom facility in Wellington
Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson has issued a statement on the closure of Highline Mushrooms in Wellington. It is included below in its entirety. Highline Mushrooms employed hundreds of peopl...
Sep 18, 2025
Regular season community ice programming resumes in Prince Edward County
Free public skating opportunities will be available at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville St, Wellington) and the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main St) from Sep...
Sep 18, 2025
Hospice Quinte offering practical caregiver training
Hospice Quinte is proud to announce the upcoming round of Practical Caregiver Training. The course provides 5 weeks of practical training to make the caregiving experience safer and less stressful for...
Sep 18, 2025