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Research before action on a plastic bag ban in Belleville

June 15, 2012 at 7:55 am

By Tyson Leonard Belleville needs to do research before introducing a ban on plastic bags, says a city councillor. Councillor Jodie Jenkins said he sees the need for getting rid[…]

New initiative looks to promote alternative transportation

June 7, 2012 at 12:43 pm

By Jack Carver A new program coming to the Quinte region is hoping to get residents out of their cars and on their bikes in Belleville. Tanya Hill, health promoter[…]

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Temperatures soar in Belleville

May 29, 2012 at 3:18 pm

Missy Beaudrie of Co-Co Paving drinks plenty of water to beat the heat. According to Environment Canada, temperatures reached 37 degrees with the humidex on Tuesday. Photo by Marc Venema.[…]

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Local students soaked with water knowledge

May 25, 2012 at 2:49 pm

Local students spent their day learning about the science and impact of water on the environment this past week at Batawa Ski Hill. QNet News reporter Kristen Oelschlagel was there.[…]

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Anglers could lose valuable fishing spot

May 22, 2012 at 3:27 pm

By Taylor Renkema If anglers aren’t careful, they could lose a valuable fishing spot within the Quinte Conservation area. The area on the south side of Hwy. 2 is the[…]

Low water levels could impact residential wells

May 16, 2012 at 3:02 pm

By Kristen Oelschlagel Low water levels in the Quinte watersheds could cause problems for residential wells. Christine McClure, water resources engineer for Quinte Conservation, said if unusually low water[…]

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Belleville still interested in solar energy after provincial government said it will pay less

May 7, 2012 at 8:00 am

By Tyson Leonard The city of Belleville is looking into developing more solar projects despite the Ontario government’s recent announcement they will be paying less for solar energy. Joel Carr-Braint,[…]

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Local apple orchard threatened by early dose of summer

March 29, 2012 at 8:58 am

Robert Dunnett admits he loves the sunshine, but when it comes to his apple orchard in Brighton, it may have come too early. “I love the heat just as much[…]

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Winter weather environmental effects

February 23, 2012 at 2:47 pm

By Samantha Cantelon People might not be aware of is how this warm weather is affecting the environment and wildlife. According to Environment Canada, the area received 57.4 centimetres of[…]

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County files wind project concerns to ministry

January 23, 2012 at 12:03 pm

By Nicole Kleinsteuber Courtesy of Prince Edward County Voice Prince Edward County council has sent a message to anybody who wants to develop a wind farm locally that there are[…]

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