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Prince Edward County approves 2018 municipal budget

December 7, 2017 at 3:50 pm

By Lindsey Cooke BELLEVILLE – Prince Edward County’s 2018 municipal budget was approved by county council on Wednesday. The budget calls for total spending of $68.3 million – 5.3 per cent[…]

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U.S. changes to “net neutrality” may affect Canadians

November 30, 2017 at 2:32 pm

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – Canadian Internet consumers may have to pay more for membership-based websites such as Netflix and Spotify if planned changes in the U.S. come into[…]

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Ontario government’s infrastructure investment includes Belleville

November 30, 2017 at 11:11 am

By Robert Champagne BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government has announced plans for $190 billion in infrastructure investment over the next 13 years. In and around Belleville the funding will support[…]

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One man charged after peaceful Peterborough protest becomes violent

October 5, 2017 at 12:02 pm

By Cody Starr PETERBOROUGH – Two opposing protests filled Confederation Park, in Peterborough, Saturday afternoon, ending with one man facing charges after violence broke out during an otherwise peaceful event. At[…]

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Anti-immigrant rally in Peterborough sparks calls for inclusion and tolerance

September 28, 2017 at 2:15 pm

By Cody Starr BELLEVILLE – An anti-immigration rally being held in Peterborough’s Confederation Park Saturday has been met with public outcry. The rally Saturday has sparked a counter-rally on Friday[…]

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Community volunteer to be honoured at Sophiasburgh winter carnival

February 16, 2017 at 4:49 pm

By Makala Chapman PICTON – The life of George Mills, a well-known community volunteer who died this month, will be honoured at the annual Sophiasburgh Winter Carnival this year. Sophiasburgh Coun.[…]

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County council appoints new representative to health board

February 16, 2017 at 4:27 pm

By Makala Chapman BELLEVILLE – The Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health Board will be getting a new member. Prince Edward County council met on Tuesday evening and appointed Hallowell Ward[…]

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Narrow vote opens new chapter for Belleville Downtown Improvement Area

February 15, 2017 at 2:10 pm

By Justin Medve BELLEVILLE – Both the trials and triumphs of Belleville Downtown Improvement Area members were at the forefront of city council’s meeting Monday afternoon. The newly-appointed chair of the BDIA[…]

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City approves big Canada Day celebrations

February 14, 2017 at 9:46 am

By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council unanimously approved $100,000 for Canada Day celebrations this year, despite a minor delay last month, at its meeting on Monday night. That is[…]

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City expands fall leaf and waste collection

February 14, 2017 at 9:42 am

By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council voted to extend the period yard waste is collected in the fall months, as well as make it easier for people to drop[…]

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