Belleville’s Diwali celebration takes place this Sunday
By Inderjot Singh BELLEVILLE – This Sunday, Oct. 20, Belleville will come alive with the vibrant colours and sounds of Diwali, as the annual celebration takes centre stage at Market[…]
Real (estate) talk from HGTV star Scott McGillivray at Loyalist
By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – HGTV star and home renovation expert Scott McGillivray talked investments, renovations and real estate during a speech at Loyalist College on Oct. 9. About[…]
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health posts new respiratory illness dashboard
By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has posted a new dashboard detailing respiratory illnesses in the area. New information surrounding COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus[…]
A massive increase in food bank usage puts stress on systems and visitors
By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – The latest Feed Ontario report says the number of Ontarians relying on a food bank has increased by 41% since 2019-2020. That’s put overwhelming stress[…]
International students react to new English test rule for work permits
By: Anmolpreet Singh BELLEVILLE – International students at Loyalist College are worried about a new rule that says they must take an English test to get a work permit after[…]
First time visitors to food banks talk about the struggle to make ends meet
By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – A recent Feed Ontario report says food banks saw a 38% increase in people using them between April 2022 and March 2023, That means that[…]
Quintelicious 2024 restaurant participants encourage supporting local business
By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – Showcasing the diversity of Bay of Quinte cuisine, Quintelicious 2024 will feature 13 local restaurants, with the aim of getting more people supporting local restaurants. […]
Women unite at Belleville’s Take Back the Night March
By Sagardeep Dhammu BELLEVILLE – About 60 people attended the Take Back the Night March to show their support for survivors of sexual violence on Sept. 26. Some supporters shared[…]
The 30th annual Arts Recognition Awards highlights the importance of local artists
By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – The 30th annual Arts Recognition Awards in partnership with the Quinte Arts Council took place on September 26 at Dinkel’s Restaurant. The event featured a[…]
International students at Loyalist College struggling to find jobs.
By Anmolpreet Singh BELLEVILLE – Many international students at Loyalist College are having a hard time finding jobs. The rule that limits them to working only 20 hours a week[…]
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