Category Archives: News

Ontario supporting manufacturing job seekers through Elevate Plus program
The Ontario government is investing $1,275,400 through the Skills Development Fund Training Stream to support 349 people in the Quinte region get the skills they need to land good-paying, in-demand jo...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

Local emergency responders gather to remember 9/11
Emergency responders from across the Quinte Region gathered on Thursday morning to remember those who made the ultiimate sacrifice on September 11th, 2001. Belleville Fire and Emergency Services held ...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

Breweries, food and more are on tap for Hops on the Water in Trenton on Sept. 20
The City of Quinte West has unveiled the line-up of breweries, food vendors and entertainment for the Hops on the Water Craft Beer Festival Finale. The festival will take place for the last time on Sa...
Kay Joly Sep 11, 2025

City of Belleville Parks Supervisor wins Sports Turf Manager of the Year Award
City of Belleville Parks Supervisor, Ken Hoard, has been named the 2025 Sports Turf Manager of the Year by the Canadian Sports Fields Association. Ken was announced as the recipient of the award at th...
Kay Joly Sep 11, 2025

In-kind funding applications for Municipal Community Grants program now open in the County
Applications are now open for the secondary intake of in-kind funding from the County of Prince Edward, offering valuable support to help bring community-focused projects and initiatives to life. The ...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

Quinte Trash Bash launches first fall community cleanup
The Cities of Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward County are pleased to announce the first fall Quinte Trash Bash, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Quinte Trash Bash is a community-wide clean...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

New doctor coming to practice in QW, Brighton
A new doctor will be serving the Quinte West and Brighton regions. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment & Retention announced on Thursday that Dr. Antonia Salhab will be joining the community to ...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025 A new doctor will be serving the Quinte West and Brighton regions. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment & Retention announced on Thursday that Dr. Antonia Salhab will be joining the community to practice family medicine. PHOTO: DOCS BY THE BAY/SUBMITTED

Two youths charged with arson in fire at former Deseronto flea market
The cause of a fire at a former flea market and eyewear manufacturing facility in Deseronto has been determined to be arson and two youths have been charged in connection with that blaze. The Watersid...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025 PHOTO: EMERGENCY RESPONSE WATCH/FACEBOOK

Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer is Coming to Belleville and Wellington
Belleville and Prince Edward County residents are invited to lace up their runners and join Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer on the weekend of September 20th. Now in its 15th year, this nationwide even...
Katie Sherratt Sep 11, 2025

Bancroft man charged for resisting arrest, threats
Members of the Bancroft OPP have arrested one person and charged them after reportedly resisting arrest when being approached by police on an outstanding warrant. A wanted person was recognized in Ban...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025