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Belleville Police gearing up for big move

September 29, 2020 at 12:11 pm

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Service are almost ready for their new home. “Obviously we are very excited to be moving,” Staff Sergeant Rene Aubertin told QNet[…]

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Drunk driving charges laid following parking lot crash in Prince Edward County

September 29, 2020 at 8:37 am

By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – A 45-year old Toronto woman faces impaired driving charges after police say she drove into a rock barricade in Hallowell Saturday evening. Police say the[…]

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Poppy drive is adding new technology under COVID-19, says Legion

September 29, 2020 at 8:36 am

By Beatrice Toplitsky The Royal Canadian Legion will be modifying its approach to this year’s national poppy campaign, adding tap payments and online donations, according to officials. Legion branches are[…]

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Loyalist College marks Orange Shirt Day

September 29, 2020 at 8:01 am

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Loyalist College is marking Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday. The day, which is marked each year on Sept. 30, encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to[…]

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Shortage of school bus drivers in the Quinte region having an impact

September 25, 2020 at 11:45 am

By Marissa Settatree BELLEVILLE — With school back in session, the lack of bus drivers willing to drive is becoming an issue for getting students back to school across the[…]

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Hospitality sector comes together in a time of need.

September 25, 2020 at 11:19 am

By Edna Caroline Byenkya BELLEVILLE- While the tourism industry in Prince Edward County re-opens with strict COVID-19 regulations, County chefs, vintners, brewers and food producers are coming together to present[…]

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Porchfest 2020 is cancelled as the Ontario government cracks down on social gatherings

September 25, 2020 at 10:59 am

By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – The Rotary Club of Belleville says it has no choice but to cancel this year’s Porchfest after new social distancing restrictions were announced just one[…]

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Belleville Fire department introducing new safety initiative

September 24, 2020 at 10:20 am

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – Local farmers can expect a visit from the Belleville fire department this weekend. Fire prevention officers will be going door-to-door in rural Belleville on Saturday[…]

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Belleville General Hospital Foundation raises $47,000 for a new ventilator

September 23, 2020 at 2:48 pm

By Trey Boivin BELLEVILLE – The $47,000 raised last week by the Belleville General Hospital Foundation will go towards purchasing one of six air ventilators that are a part of[…]

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Habitat’s new proposal aims to help Belleville’s rental shortage

September 23, 2020 at 12:19 pm

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Mayor Mitch Panciuk says a new housing proposal from Habitat for Humanity will be a step in the right direction in terms of more rental[…]

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