Category Archives: News
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Feb 03, 2025
Two arrested on drug charges in Bancroft
The OPP have made two arrests after seizing over $18,000 worth of drugs in Bancroft. On Sunday, shortly after 9:00 a.m., officers checked on a vehicle on Buck Hill Road and observed items associated w...
Feb 03, 2025
Stiles, Robertson rally NDP supporters Monday
Belleville was graced with Marit Stiles' presence as the NDP provincial leader made a stop at Bay of Quinte MPP candidate Amanda Robertson's campaign office on Monday. Greeted by loud cheers and chant...
Feb 03, 2025
QEDC CEO Chris King says tariffs could have a big impact on local industries
The leader of a local organization that helps promote the area and attract businesses to the community says tariffs could have a big impact on local industry. CEO of the Quinte Economic Development Co...
Feb 03, 2025
Local municipalities preparing for transition to new provincial recycling program
This summer, the nine member municipalities of the Centre and South Hastings Waste Services Board will join communities throughout Ontario in the province-wide transition to producer-responsibility re...
Feb 03, 2025