Category Archives: News
No injuries in boat fire at Murray Canal
No injuries have been reported in a boat fire at the Murray Canal late last night. Around 11:30 p.m., Quinte West Station 2 firefighters were called to put out the fire in a docked 30 foot pontoon boa...
Sep 18, 2025
Buy a coffee to support local Alzheimer's Society
A coffee purchased will go to a good cause today. As part of McDonald's Coffee Day for Alzheimer's, 50 cents from every M, L and XL hot coffee purchased from the McDonald's in Belleville, Picton, Quin...
Sep 18, 2025
No decision yet on the future of Trenton's Farmers Market at QW Council
It was a short meeting this afternoon at Quinte West Council. The future of the Front Street Farmers' Market in Trenton was the main topic of discussion. Resident Elmar Heissler addressed council with...
Sep 17, 2025
Scam warning: Fake Automated Speed Enforcement and Parking Tickets
A scam has been circulating in the Quinte area regarding fake Automated Speed Enforcement and parking tickets. The City of Belleville says that you will never be contacted by text, phone, or email reg...
Sep 17, 2025
Saint Agnes Soaps & Appareal opens online store in Quinte West
Bringing a thoughtful blend of handcrafted soaps, apparel, and speciality goods to the Quinte West community, Saint Agnes Soaps & Apparel has officially launched their online store. Owner Christin...
Sep 17, 2025
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette clarifies response to Charlie Kirk Tribute in Parliament
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette has shared his thoughts and spoken more about the tribute honouring right-wing U.S. activist Charlie Kirk earlier this week in Ottawa. The House of Commons returned on M...
Sep 17, 2025
Self-service kiosk now available at the downtown Belleville Community Policing Office
The Belleville Police Service has introduced a new self-service kiosk at the Downtown Belleville Community Policing Office, located at 211 Front St. The kiosk provides residents with convenient access...
Sep 17, 2025
Four people charged following drug investigation in Bancroft
Four people have been charged following a drug trafficking investigation, which began in the summer of 2025 by Bancroft OPP. On Tuesday, September 16, 2025, the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, Emerge...
Sep 17, 2025
Vehicle strikes house near Deseronto
The investigation is continuing after a vehicle struck a house on Wednesday morning just west of Deseronto. An SUV struck a parked vehicle and a house on Old Highway 2 near Clarence Road around 8 am. ...
Sep 17, 2025
Another demonstration scheduled for Loyalist College on Friday
As job action continues, another rally is being planned to show solidarity with support workers at Belleville's Loyalist College on Friday. As of last Thursday, 10,000 full-time college support staff ...
Sep 17, 2025