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Tuesday night's council meeting was quiet but with a full agenda. Photo by Olivia Timm, QNet News

PEC council makes changes County-wide

September 28, 2016 at 1:57 pm

By Charlotte McParland and Olivia Timm PICTON – Some of Prince Edward County’ s recreation committees welcomed new members at Tuesday’s council meeting. Each township has a recreation committee made up of[…]

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New upgrades to playgrounds in Belleville

September 28, 2016 at 10:13 am

By Selena Steele-Clough and Trish Bauder BELLEVILLE – Children in Belleville and area have received new outdoor play equipment thanks to the Healthy Kids Community Challenge of Hastings and Prince Edward.[…]

Community · Local

Annual food drive this weekend in Trenton

September 28, 2016 at 9:26 am

By Callie Jackson TRENTON – The Trenton Care and Share Food Bank will be heading door-to-door for the 2016 food drive this Saturday. Between 8:00 a.m. and noon, volunteers in the[…]

Community · Featured

Firefighting history revealed through new interactive exhibit

September 27, 2016 at 2:09 pm

By Haley Rose BELLEVILLE – Ring an old fire bell or dress up in fire gear and take photos in the “selfie zone” in a new, interactive exhibit exploring Belleville’s[…]

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Council making changes for PEC committees

September 27, 2016 at 10:38 am

By Charlotte McParland and Olivia Timm PICTON – Prince Edward County will be selecting new members for some of its top committees at tonight’s meeting. Some of the committees include:[…]

Potter's Creek offers many exciting nature walks, such as Orchard Trail. Photo by Quinte Conservation

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Trails near Loyalist left undiscovered by students

September 27, 2016 at 10:09 am

By Isaiah Mawhinney and Katie Perry BELLEVILLE – Did you know that Loyalist is home to many scenic adventures that often go unnoticed? These treks include trails such as the Orchard Trail[…]

Community · Local

Local man to receive prestigious Canadian award

September 22, 2016 at 3:37 pm

By Makala Chapman BELLEVILLE – A local man is being celebrated for his accomplishments. Belleville resident John Cairns, a philanthropist and motivational speaker, was nominated and chosen as the winner[…]

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Theatre artists to show off their crafty side

September 22, 2016 at 2:25 pm

By Ashley Clark BELLEVILLE – Members of the Belleville Theatre Guild have more than just theatrical talent. This Saturday, the guild will be holding a theatre artists show and sale event between[…]

Community · Uncategorized

Brighton AppleFest this weekend

September 22, 2016 at 1:36 pm

By Tara Henley BELLEVILLE – Thursday morning welcomed the arrival of fall, and with it comes the beginning of Brighton AppleFest. Christine Waterhouse, the chair of AppleFest, said she expects the[…]

Taylor Bertelink and other volunteers at the 2016 Terry Fox Run on Sunday September 18. Photo By Makala Chapman, InQuinte

Community · Local

Record set at Belleville’s Terry Fox Run

September 21, 2016 at 2:30 pm

By Selena Steele-Clough BELLEVILLE– Belleville’s annual Terry Fox Run broke a record and raised more than $30,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. It beat the previous mark of $29,946.87, set[…]