stories from 2012

Eco-Run goes Brighton to London

Wed, May 9th - 2:48pm

Downtown Brighton was a car lover’s paradise this morning. There were 23 of the most modern, most fuel efficient – and expensive – cars in the world on display. The vehicles were...

Strange spring temps trouble fruit farmers

Wed, May 9th - 2:43pm

The price of fruit in Ontario could shoot up come summer time. That’s because the early blast of spring weather in March followed by a cold stretch has severely damaged the...

Frankford arena roof going green

Wed, May 9th - 2:40pm

Solar panels are going up on the roof of the Frankford arena. Last night, Quinte West council approved an agreement with the company, Real Flex Solar Corporation. The city will pay around...

Tyendinaga council against BREC

Tue, May 8th - 6:56pm

Digital concept for the Beechwood Road Environmental Centre. Image submitted by Waste Management Inc. Tyendinaga Township council is against a proposed new landfill facility near their eastern border. Last night councillors discussed...

Make your own tooth whitener

Tue, May 1st - 3:57pm

As your grandpa will tell you, baking soda is a decent abrasive whitener. But brushing the powder straight onto your teeth can cause major irritation and long-term enamel erosion. Make...

Belleville’s solar dollars adding up

Tue, May 1st - 2:20pm

The Belleville solar panel project is now bringing revenue in the city’s bank account. The panels on the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre and the transit building have generated $40,000 in...

Solar panels to move in near Picton

Tue, May 1st - 2:20pm

The land is being cleared for two big solar panel projects in Prince Edward County. Northland Power received final approvals from the province for two 10 MW solar installations on Burr...

Clean up Centre Hastings tomorrow

Fri, Apr 27th - 2:55pm

The “trash bashing” continues in parts of the Quinte region tomorrow. It’s the Madoc Kiwanis Trash Bash tomorrow. Head to the Kiwanis Center in Madoc for 10:00 and start cleaning up. Gloves and...

Students awarded 2012 Toyota Earth Day Scholarships

Mon, Apr 23rd - 2:49pm

If Canada is to have a green future, bright and energetic young Canadians who are passionate about the environment must lead the way. In partnership with Earth Day Canada, Toyota...

Nature Canada opposes Gilead Power project

Sun, Apr 22nd - 9:16am

Nature Canada is lending their support for the opposition of a local wind farm proposal. The national group is concerned that Gilead Power is looking to build nine 450′ high turbines...

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