Belleville tourism on the rise
By Marc Venema The increase in tourism in Belleville this year is attributed to the local wineries and Sandbanks Provincial Park, one official said Thursday. Wayne Zybala, communications and tourism[…]
Local OPP are getting ready for the long weekend
By Marc Venema With the long August Civic Holiday weekend approaching, Ontario Provincial Police detachments are preparing for busy patrols of the roads, waterways and trails, officials said. Prince Edward[…]
Tent caterpillars gone but new insect poses threat
By Jennifer Bowman Tent caterpillars are not a concern anymore, but ash trees in the Quinte region may be in danger, said Ontario’s forest etymologist. Taylor Scarr is the provincial[…]
Noise bylaw raises a raucous debate at PEC council
By Jennifer Bowman There was a lot of noise from the public gallery at Prince Edward County Council at Shire Hall Tuesday night, as residents and business owners squared off[…]
Prince Edward council sides with West Nile plan
By Ashliegh Gehl A proposal to kill off large number of mosquitoes carrying West Nile virus had councillors buzzing at Picton’s Shire Hall Tuesday night. Eric Serwotka, of the Hastings[…]
Quinte SailAbility
Ontario Lieutenant Governor David Onley visited CFB Trenton July 19, to celebrate Quinte SailAbility’s 10-year anniversary. Quinte SailAbility is a program designed to empower people with physical and developmental disabilities[…]
Man faces charges following cottage break-in
By Marc Venema A man faces several charges after a break-in to a Wellington area cottage Friday morning. Prince Edward OPP were called to a McKnight Lane cottage at 9:30[…]
Live, interactive coverage of Prince Edward County municipal council 7 p.m.
A delegation from the public health unit and a group of citizens speaking on proposed changes to the noise bylaw are on the agenda of the Prince Edward County council[…]
Runners raise money for child poverty
By Steph Crosier A runners relay making their way across Canada will pass through Belleville in order to raise money for Child Poverty in Canada. One Nation Run team consists[…]
Youthab program refunded for another year
By Ashliegh Gehl A summer jobs program aimed at giving local students vocational experience has been renewed, said Prince Edward-Hastings MPP Leona Dombrowsky. Dombrowsky announced today the renewal of funding[…]
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