Category Archives: News
Police Chief, Police Services Board chair defend 2026 budget
High-level representatives of the Belleville Police Service are issuing a public statement regarding the 2026 proposed police budget. The BPS Board approved a budget at its meeting on Thursday that wa...
Nov 21, 2025
Loaded firearm seized, two charged in Cobourg
The Ontario Provincial Police has charged two individuals following a seizure of a loaded firearm in Cobourg. Members of the Peterborough/Northumberland Community Street Crime Unit arrested two indivi...
Nov 21, 2025 PHOTO: SUBMITTED
Huge fire destroys home in Ameliasburgh
A huge fire destroyed a home in Ameliasburgh in Prince Edward County on Thursday night. Prince Edward County Firefighters responded to a fully involved house fire at a two-storey home in the Fenwood G...
Nov 21, 2025
Quinte Home Builders' Association announces 2025-2026 Board of Directors
The Quinte Home Builders' Association (QHBA) is pleased to announce the election of its 2025-2026 Board of Directors, as approved by the membership at the Annual Meeting of Members held on November 20...
Nov 21, 2025
Beyond the Headlines - Belleville Police budget for 2026
When it comes to a budget, it is always best to distinguish between the terms "cost" and "value". Yesterday, the Belleville Police Services Board approved the budget for next year, which is worth just...
Nov 21, 2025
Napanee looking for public input on renovations to the Old Town Hall
The Market Square Advisory Committee is seeking input on the interior renovations at the Old Town Hall. Feedback collected from the Committee's survey will help shape how this space will best service ...
Nov 21, 2025
Casino Royale raises $101,000 for Hospice Quinte
Hospice Quinte's second annual Casino Royale was a massive success, raising $101,055. The gala-style event held on Saturday, November 15th saw attendees take part in a variety of casino style games, d...
Nov 21, 2025
Buses cancelled Friday in North Hastings and North Lennox and Addington
An early morning dose of freezing rain is causing some last-minute adjustments for parents in northern parts of the Quinte Region. Due to freezing rain received overnight, transportation is cancelled ...
Nov 21, 2025
Councillor Carr shocked by 15% increase in budget for Belleville Police Service
Belleville Councillor (Ward 2 - Thurlow) Paul Carr says he is "shocked" at the increase in next year's budget for the Belleville Police Service. At Thursday's meeting of the Belleville Police Services...
Nov 21, 2025
UPDATE - eastbound 401 reopened in Brighton area
UPDATE - The eastbound 401 was reopened in the Brighton area on Thursday night shortly after 7 pm. ORIGINAL STORY - The 401 has been shut down in the Brighton area following a vehicle fire Thursday af...
Nov 20, 2025 PHOTO: OPP