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Local activist hails marijuana ruling

February 24, 2016 at 3:28 pm

By Martin Allen BELLEVILLE – A local marijuana activist is hailing a Federal Court judge’s ruling on medicinal marijuana. Deborah Middleton of Belleville’s own BMA Hydroponics says the decision to[…]

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New overdose program coming to Northumberland County

February 11, 2016 at 1:44 pm

By Tyler Renaud BELLEVILLE – A new drug that helps delay narcotic overdoses will be available in Northumberland County. The drug, called Naloxone, is similar to morphine, but, instead of[…]

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Participants needed for Ontario Health Study

February 10, 2016 at 12:15 pm

By Rachel Stark BELLEVILLE – Local residents are being asked to help with a provincial health study. The Ontario Health Study – a research project whose goal is to understand the causes of[…]

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Public has mixed reactions over health care in Quinte

February 9, 2016 at 2:09 pm

By Tara Henley BELLEVILLE – Some residents of the Quinte region expressed their frustration with the Ontario health care system at a forum held Monday night at the Fairfield Inn and Suites[…]

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#ItsNeverOkay hashtag to help combat sexual violence

February 9, 2016 at 1:31 pm

We’re working to make Ontario’s campuses, workplaces & communities safer for everyone. #ItsNeverOkay pic.twitter.com/cbasCbtJ92 — Kathleen Wynne (@Kathleen_Wynne) January 25, 2016 By Jordan Merkley BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government is using a[…]

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Volunteers integral to Belleville General Hospital

February 1, 2016 at 3:53 pm

By Justin Medve BELLEVILLE — Belleville General Hospital‘s volunteers are dedicated to making your next visit a welcoming one. Catherine Walker, BGH’s manager for community relations, said patients and visitors see the[…]

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Feed the Meter proceeds to feed thousands of students

January 28, 2016 at 3:28 pm

By Rachel Stark BELLEVILLE – Generous people who fed the meter even when they didn’t have to during this past holiday season have helped keep local schoolchildren from going hungry. The[…]

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Local health officials warn travellers about Zika virus

January 28, 2016 at 3:08 pm

By Candice-Rose Gagnon BELLEVILLE – The local health unit is advising pregnant women who are travelling to the Caribbean to postpone their plans. Parts of the Caribbean and South America[…]

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Loyalist fitness centre busy as new year unfolds

January 28, 2016 at 1:23 pm

By William Proulx BELLEVILLE – It’s nearly a month into the new year and the Loyalist College Fitness Centre is jumping. The fitness centre is always a major attraction for Loyalist students and[…]

#BellLetsTalk helps reduce the stigma of mental illness

January 28, 2016 at 11:07 am

By Isaiah Mawhinney BELLEVILLE – The annual campaign #BellLetsTalk has become a global frenzy, and QNet News reporters are covering it Wednesday. The campaign urges people to fight the stigma around[…]

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