Category Archives: News
Man sentenced to 12.5 years for 'senseless and brutal' killing of his wife
A Belleville man who killed his wife in 'a senseless and brutal domestic homicide' has been sentenced to 12.5 years, a judge decided on Monday. Dewayne Vacciana, 42 pleaded guilty to a lesser charge o...
Jun 19, 2023
Discovery of body by Victoria Park in Belleville not suspicious
Officials with the Belleville Police Service say the discovery of a man's body on Tuesday near Victoria Park is not considered suspicious. Police, Belleville Firefighters, and Hastings Quinte EMS all ...
Jun 13, 2023
UPDATE - Police investigation concludes in Trenton
The investigation has concluded following a police investigation involving armed officers in Trenton on Thursday. Late in the morning, multiple units with Quinte West OPP (including the Emergency Resp...
May 25, 2023 PHOTO: BROCK ORMOND/INQUINTE.CA
Quinte West woman charged in rental fraud investigation
A Quinte West woman has been charged for allegedly offering a property for rent, accepting payment and not allowing the tenant to move in. Quinte West OPP were called to a residence in Carrying Place ...
May 19, 2023
Brighton resident fined $15,000 for destroying and removing wetland
A Brighton resident has been ordered to pay a $15,000 fine after being found guilty of destroying and removing wetland without Lower Trent Conservation's permission. In a statement, the conservation a...
May 19, 2023 A Brighton resident has been found guilty of destroying and removing wetland without the Lower Trent Conservation's permission. Photo submitted by Lower Trent Conservation.
OPP licence plate system results in court date for Hastings man
A Hastings man has a court appearance in Peterborough next month. 49-year-old Donald White will appear on June 20 to face two counts each of driving while under suspension and breach of probation and ...
May 16, 2023
Two planned power outages coming for local Hydro One customers
Hydro One will be conducting two planned power outages over the next few weeks. The first interruption is scheduled for Sunday, May 28 from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. and will affect about 1,250 customer...
May 16, 2023
Local entrepreneur goes into the Dragons' Den
The creator of XXL Scrunchie has lengthened her reach by getting on a nationally renowned TV show. More than three years after starting her business, Tina Nguyen has fulfilled what she said was one of...
May 12, 2023 The creator of XXL Scrunchie, Tina Nguyen, has lengthened her reach by getting on a nationally renowned TV show, Dragons Den. PHOTO: SUBMITTED
Family retains private investigation agency as search continues for missing SLC student
An update on an individual last seen in Kingston more than a month ago. The family of 19-year-old Osaze Esabu has retained Pulse Private Investigations in the search for the missing St. Lawrence Colle...
May 10, 2023
OPP investigating report of 10-year-old struck by large animal in PEC
Prince Edward County OPP are investigating after officers responded to a report on Sunday just after 12:00 noon of a person struck by a large animal. Hastings Quinte EMS and Prince Edward County Fire ...
May 08, 2023