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About Quinte Contender: Local News and Trending Topics
Welcome to Quinte Contender, the region’s dedicated news magazine and a committed ally for local business. We are a locally-based publication focused on delivering relevant news and pop culture while actively supporting the entrepreneurs and businesses that are the backbone and true Contenders of our community.
What You'll Find Inside
We provide a modern view of our world, ensuring you’re informed about what’s happening from your main street to the national stage, and the “Trending” tab.
Local News: Up-to-date coverage of the events, businesses, and people that make the Quinte region unique.
Canadian Scope: Stories from across the country that have a direct impact or special interest for our local community.
Trending Stories: A curated look at the most talked-about topics and important headlines of the day.
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We are dedicated to helping your business succeed. We offer a suite of services designed to connect you with a highly engaged local audience and drive tangible results.
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A Platform for the Community
Quinte Contender is built for you, and we invite you to be a part of it.
Have a Story? We encourage you to share local news tips and community shout-outs through. This is your direct line to our editor’s desk.
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Local
Echoes of the Bay: This week in 1793, the Mohawks receive their war prize
TL;DR: This week in 1793 a a document that shaped the future of the Bay of Quinte was signed. The...
How to Build Your Business Empire in Belleville with Zero Dollars
TL;DR: Starting a business with zero cash is entirely possible if you leverage the "sweat equity" model. Belleville entrepreneurs actually...
The latest inductees into the Order of Canada has been released. We take a look at past Bay of Quinte inductees.
TL;DR: The 2026 Order of Canada inductees include pop culture icons like Nardwuar alongside Bay of Quinte legends who have...
Business
How Belleville Could Help Build Canada’s New Auto Industry
TL;DR: Canada can launch a profitable domestic car brand by adopting the "Edison Motors" model of using off-the-shelf parts and...
6 Predictions for 2026: The Death of Job Hugging and the Rise of the Portfolio Professional
TL;DR: The Canadian dream is getting a massive update as we enter 2026. The traditional 9-to-5 is officially a legacy...
In Hastings County local entrepreneurs are getting paid to solve the housing crisis
TL;DR: Hastings County is inviting local entrepreneurs and innovators to submit business-led plans for homelessness prevention as provincial funding remains...
Trending
Is your Bay of Quinte property subject to Cowichan-style “clouded title”?
TL;DR: "Cowichan-style" property revolution could hit Ontario, specifically targeting the Bay of Quinte. For local homeowners and investors, the gold-standard...
12 Brutal truths for a breakout 2026
TL;DR: For breakout success in 2026 entrepreneurs must accept that suffering is a fixed cost and uncertainty is the price...
Is This the End of Trump’s Trade War on Canada?
TL;DR: The U.S. Supreme Court just heard arguments on the legality of President Trump's sweeping "emergency" tariffs. While Canada isn't...
