Category Archives: News

VIA train 651 not returning to Quinte any time soon
It appears that VIA train 651 won't be returning to service through the Quinte Region any time soon. Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams says he has received confirmation from VIA Rail that they have no pl...
Kay Joly Mar 14, 2025

Two teens arrested on drug charges in Stirling area
Two teens face drug charges after an arrest over the weekend in the Stirling area. Late Saturday night (11:45 pm), officers with the Central Hastings Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) ...
Kay Joly Feb 27, 2025

Fire on North Park Street in Belleville caused by 'improper use of smoking materials'
A fire that sent three people to hospital and killed two pets in Belleville early Sunday morning was caused by "improper use of smoking materials." Lead investigator and fire prevention officer Greg G...
Nicole Kleinsteuber Feb 05, 2025 A fire that sent three people to hospital and killed two pets in Belleville early Sunday morning was caused by "improper use of smoking materials."

Trent Valley Distributors Celebrates 45 Years of Local Partnerships and Canadian Pride!
Trent Valley Distributors, a proudly Canadian company based in Belleville, Ontario, is marking an incredible milestone-45 years in business! For nearly half a century, they've been dedicated to servin...
Trent Valley Distributors Feb 05, 2025

Belleville to receive significant federal funding boost for housing
The City of Belleville is getting a significant federal funding boost for housing on Wednesday afternoon. The Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, will join May...
Nicole Kleinsteuber Feb 05, 2025

No injuries after school bus slides into the ditch in Prince Edward County
There were no injuries following a school bus collision in Prince Edward County on Tuesday morning. East Region OPP spokesperson Bill Dickson says a bus carrying one student hit an icy patch on Salem ...
Nicole Kleinsteuber Feb 04, 2025

OPP urge motorists to maintain winter mindset after multiple collisions
The OPP is urging drivers to slow down and drive to the conditions as roads are still slippery from Monday night's snowfall. East Region OPP say they responded to approximately 70 collisions between 6...
Nicole Kleinsteuber Feb 04, 2025

Belleville police looking for owner of abandoned vehicle
Belleville police are seeking information after they found an abandoned vehicle on Wilkie Street on Monday night. Police said the 2008 Blue Infinity G35 was left running with the alarm going off and n...
Kay Joly Feb 04, 2025

Belleville woman awarded King Charles III Coronation Medal
A Belleville woman has been awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal in recognition of her exceptional service to Canada. Bev Bannister was one of 17 individuals from across Ontario recognized wi...
Nicole Kleinsteuber Feb 04, 2025

City of Belleville to receive Housing Accelerator Funding
The City of Belleville has been successful in its latest application for housing funding. Belleville Planning Advisory Committee Chair Paul Carr confirmed the news on Monday that the city will be rece...
Brock Ormond Feb 03, 2025