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Friendly city not so senior-friendly

October 3, 2013 at 1:54 pm

By Amanda Lorbetski Retired teacher Anne Davies has seen her share of A pluses over the years, but she doesn’t see the friendly city’s senior accessibility getting a fair grade.[…]

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Bottle Drive Raises Money for Cancer

August 14, 2013 at 10:53 am

Loyalist students raise money for Camp Trillium, a camp for families touched by cancer. QNet’s Sarah Armour spoke to an 11-year old cancer victim who describes what the camp means[…]

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Tired nurses leads to dissatisfied patients

August 13, 2013 at 1:42 pm

By: John Boldrick Sheena Rykers flops down on her couch after a long day at the office, still sporting the scrubs that have become her uniform. It was another long[…]

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Protesters rally at Trenton Memorial Hospital

March 5, 2013 at 12:47 pm

Protesters braved the cold to rally outside Trenton Memorial Hospital. Organized by Quinte West councilor Sally Freeman, they were protesting the cuts the the four Quinte Health Care sites. No[…]

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Brain training good for seniors

December 6, 2012 at 12:56 pm

Courtesy of the Hastings Health Source A recent study out of the United States shows the effect of mental activities on seniors’ brains, specifically the part that transmits information. John[…]

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Animal-assisted therapy program marks 20 years

November 16, 2012 at 2:21 pm

By Michelle Cochrane The St. John Ambulance therapy dog program is getting “pawsitive” reviews as it celebrates 20 years of service. Dog handler Joyce Fowler has been volunteering within the[…]

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Volunteers getting hands-on for CPR awareness month

November 14, 2012 at 9:56 am

By: Kristen Oelschlagel Sharon Gosling never expected to use her CPR training, but she found out you can never tell when an emergency is going to happen. “There was a[…]

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GRANnies fight for African aide

November 12, 2012 at 2:15 pm

By: Keenan Weaver Signs were bouncing, chants were shouted, and hips were shaking as a group of grannies gathered in Belleville for a global cause. A crowd of over 70[…]

Quinte West awaits approval of Official Plan before methadone clinics can move forward

May 18, 2012 at 12:41 pm

By Tyson Leonard A report that recommends new methadone clinics be allowed to open up in Quinte West is awaiting the approval of the city’s new zoning plan. An interim[…]

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Chilly plunge for Campbellford charity

February 2, 2012 at 1:27 pm

By Kristen Haveman Approximately 25 people braved the cold to take a quick dip in the Trent River on Saturday to raise money for Campbellford hospital, in this year’s Polar[…]

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