Category Archives: News

In-kind funding applications for Municipal Community Grants program now open in the County
Applications are now open for the secondary intake of in-kind funding from the County of Prince Edward, offering valuable support to help bring community-focused projects and initiatives to life. The ...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

Quinte Trash Bash launches first fall community cleanup
The Cities of Belleville, Quinte West and Prince Edward County are pleased to announce the first fall Quinte Trash Bash, happening Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025. Quinte Trash Bash is a community-wide clean...
Hailey MacDonald Sep 11, 2025

New doctor coming to practice in QW, Brighton
A new doctor will be serving the Quinte West and Brighton regions. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment & Retention announced on Thursday that Dr. Antonia Salhab will be joining the community to ...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025 A new doctor will be serving the Quinte West and Brighton regions. Docs by the Bay Physician Recruitment & Retention announced on Thursday that Dr. Antonia Salhab will be joining the community to practice family medicine. PHOTO: DOCS BY THE BAY/SUBMITTED

Two youths charged with arson in fire at former Deseronto flea market
The cause of a fire at a former flea market and eyewear manufacturing facility in Deseronto has been determined to be arson and two youths have been charged in connection with that blaze. The Watersid...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025 PHOTO: EMERGENCY RESPONSE WATCH/FACEBOOK

Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer is Coming to Belleville and Wellington
Belleville and Prince Edward County residents are invited to lace up their runners and join Canada Walks for Bladder Cancer on the weekend of September 20th. Now in its 15th year, this nationwide even...
Katie Sherratt Sep 11, 2025

Bancroft man charged for resisting arrest, threats
Members of the Bancroft OPP have arrested one person and charged them after reportedly resisting arrest when being approached by police on an outstanding warrant. A wanted person was recognized in Ban...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025

Assault involving weapons charges laid against Belleville teen
An incident involving a knife resulted in the arrest of a Belleville teenager. Around 5 o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Belleville Police responded to a report of an altercation between family members at...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025

401 crash in Port Hope
A fiery motor vehicle collision on Highway 401 near Port Hope early Thursday morning is under investigation. Members of the Northumberland OPP, along with local fire crews and paramedics arrived at th...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025

Tears Mean Love gets big donation at just the right time
To mark a major milestone, 100+ Women Who Care Quinte voted to donate in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. At its 10th Anniversary celebration on Wednesday night, the group chose to donate t...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025 To mark a major milestone, 100+ Women Who Care Quinte voted to donate to Tears Mean Love in honour of Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. Program founder Evelyn Wilson says this donation comes at a perfect time. PHOTO: SUBMITTED

Share Market now open at Trenton Care and Share Food Bank
The Trenton Care & Share Food Bank has a new Share Market open for business. An open house was held on Wednesday for this shopping model, which is a shift from a traditional hamper model used in t...
Brock Ormond Sep 11, 2025