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Miles' first OJHL goal helps Dukes thump Rangers
The Wellington Dukes got back on the right track with a 7-1 downing of the North York Rangers on Thursday night. Seven different players lit up Lehigh Arena with goals, including Zack Carrier's team-l...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026 Photo: Wellington Dukes/OJHL Images

One dead following house fire in Belleville's east end
UPDATE (4 p.m.): Belleville Police officials have confirmed the road has been cleared and reopened. Two women, both 72 years old, were taken to hospital after escaping the home. One of the females rep...
Paul Martin Feb 12, 2026

Increase in structure fires prompts safety reminders from Belleville Fire
In the early morning hours of Feb. 12, 2026, Belleville Fire and Emergency Services attended its sixth structure fire and 343rd emergency response of the year. Six significant residential fires this e...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026

Crash affecting traffic in Belleville
A two-vehicle crash has been reported in Belleville, blocking the intersection of Tracey and North Front Streets. A message to InQuinte.ca indicated southbound traffic was being limited to one lane, w...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026

Internet scams being investigated in Quinte West
The Quinte West Detachment of the OPP would like to warn the public about internet scams. Quinte West OPP are currently investigating a fraud where the victim allowed screen sharing with an unknown pa...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026

Comfort Inn shows gratitude while celebrating re-opening
Comfort Inn Belleville celebrated a ribbon cutting re-opening event on February 11, by supporting seven local non-profit and sports organizations. Comfort Inn Belleville new owners, Shahid Mahmood, Ir...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026 Photo: Belleville Chamber of Commerce

Charges and warnings issued in Commercial Motor Vehicle blitz in L&A County
Lennox and Addington County OPP is reinforcing its commitment to road safety following a targeted enforcement initiative focused on Commercial Motor Vehicles. As part of an ongoing road safety strateg...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026

Kingston Police officer charged by Belleville Police
A member of the Kingston Police Service has been charged by Belleville Police Service in connection to off-duty incidents. In October 2025, the Belleville Police Service received a request from the Ki...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026

City of Quinte West comes to terms with local crossing guard union
The City of Quinte West and Local 799.1 of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), the union representing the City's 32 crossing guards, have reached a three-year collective agreement after com...
Brock Ormond Feb 12, 2026 City of Quinte West Council has ratified a new collective agreement
for CUPE 799.1 crossing guards. Photo: Submitted

No risk to public, student safety in reported theft at Brighton school
Story by Brock Ormond There is no immediate risk to public or student safety after a reported threat involving a Brighton high school on Thursday. Shortly before 9:00 a.m., officers received informati...
Paul Martin Feb 12, 2026