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Belleville Super Smash Bros. esports scene is hurting because of COVID-19

September 16, 2020 at 2:46 pm

By Trey Boivin BELLEVILLE – A group of gamers from Belleville have been forced to put the controller down during the COVID-19 pandemic. A tight-knit community of people that play[…]

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Taxis for turtles are saving animals across Ontario

September 16, 2020 at 2:43 pm

By Beatrice Toplitsky INNISFIL – Marianne Froehlich has been doing her part to save the endangered turtle population in Ontario armed with a pair of welder’s gloves and a collection[…]

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Belleville florists take on challenge to open amidst COVID-19 pandemic

June 12, 2020 at 7:06 pm

By Edna Caroline Byenkya BELLEVILLE – Flower shops in Belleville are among the businesses that have adapted to new ways of providing their services amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “We have[…]

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Quinte West’s Community Hero initiative continues to spread positivity

June 11, 2020 at 12:35 pm

By Laural Samson TRENTON – Keeping a community together during COVID-19’s social distancing can be hard, but Quinte West’s new Community Hero initiative has had so many positive responses that[…]

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Belleville smoking clinic helps users kick the habit

February 18, 2020 at 1:30 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is hosting free clinics to assist those who are trying to quit smoking by providing a variety of treatment options.[…]

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Quinte-area Alzheimer Society raises over $3,500 in book sale

February 12, 2020 at 1:20 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – The Alzheimer Society of Hastings and Prince Edward counties raised over $3,500 after the first of three annual used book sales held on Thursday. The[…]

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Alzheimer Society seeks to raise money at year’s first book sale

February 4, 2020 at 2:04 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – The Alzheimer Society of Hastings and Prince Edward counties is hosting its first of three used book sales which collectively raises 10 percent of the[…]

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As Sir James Whitney marks 150 years, grad reflects on the changes she’s seen

February 3, 2020 at 9:59 am

By Allen Steinberg BELLEVILLE – Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf is one of the oldest schools in Belleville, but how much do most residents know about the beautiful[…]

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How a group of Brighton knitters is helping breast-cancer survivors

January 30, 2020 at 12:20 pm

By Olivia Waldriff BRIGHTON – The Brighton Public Library hosts a knitting program for every knitter, from beginner to pro. For two hours every Wednesday, a group of women who share a[…]

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This year’s Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In will be the last

January 30, 2020 at 11:21 am

By Olivia Waldriff BELLEVILLE – For the last time, Belleville’s residents will experience what it’s like to be homeless for one night to raise money for a local mental-health association.[…]

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