Category Archives: News

Downtown Belleville businesses unite after fire to keep beloved bookstore alive
Story By: Yona Harvey, Downtown Belleville, Public Relations and Membership Coordinator When a devastating fire tore through the upper floors of her British-themed store Paraphernalia Books 'N' Stuff ...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 20, 2025

Cops and Kids Fishing Derby returns to Belleville on Aug. 30
The ever-popular cops and kids fishing derby returns to Belleville's Victoria Park on Saturday, August 30. Children will have the opportunity to fish alongside Belleville Police Officers, Canadian Mil...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 20, 2025

Traffic stop in Belleville leads to drug charges against 5 people
Belleville Police charged five people after drugs were seized in the city on Tuesday. Members of Project Renewal stopped a vehicle in Belleville's west end after noticing people wanted on outstanding ...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 20, 2025

Quinte West OPP searching for driver who fled traffic stop, drugs and weapons seized
Author's Note: This story has been updated from its original version on Aug. 19. Quinte West OPP have charged a 22-year-old man and have issued an arrest warrant for a driver alleged to have fled the ...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 20, 2025

Madoc man wins $100,000
A Madoc man had 100,000 reasons to have a better summer this year. Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off for Kevin Hockett of Madoc. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in the May...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025

Impaired driving charges laid following two crashes in Lennox and Addington
Lennox and Addington County members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) have charged two people with impaired driving related charges following a pair of crashes over the past two days. On Sunday A...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025

A Slice of Kindness: Domino's supports children in our community
They will be serving up a slice of kindness and support for kids in the community at Domino's in Quinte on Wednesday. You can join The Children's Foundation at area Domino's restaurants for Domino's D...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025

Brighton man wins $100,000
A Brighton man is celebrating a huge lottery win. Saying "yes" to ENCORE paid off in a big way for Christopher Valdivia of Brighton. He matched the last six of seven ENCORE numbers in exact order in t...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025

2 boys charged after grocery store break-in, theft in Belleville
Belleville Police have charged two young people, including a 12-year-old boy, in connection with a break and enter at a grocery store on Tuesday morning. Officers were called to the business on North ...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025

OPP seek information after ambulance stolen in Colborne
Northumberland OPP is seeking information after an ambulance was stolen in Colborne last night. Shortly after 11:30 p.m., police responded to a report of a stolen vehicle from William Street. Emergenc...
Hailey MacDonald Aug 19, 2025