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Quinte Conservation threatens to ban dogs on trails

May 16, 2018 at 1:55 pm

By Leila Nasr BELLEVILLE – Quinte Conservation is threatening to ban dogs on the trails in its conservation areas because the public isn’t following the rules. The conservation authority has[…]

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More injured turtles brought into Peterborough conservation centre last year

May 15, 2018 at 8:24 am

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE — Last year the Ontario Turtle Conservation Centre says it was overwhelmed by the amount of injured turtles being brought to their location in Peterborough, with many[…]

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Conservation centre prepares for another season of helping injured turtles

May 8, 2018 at 11:28 am

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – As spring shows itself, turtles are returning to the roads – which means they’re at risk of being run over. This means that the Ontario[…]

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Power restored to Belleville and surrounding area after high winds Wednesday

April 5, 2018 at 9:48 am

By Tyson Nayler BELLEVILLE – Power has been restored to Belleville and surrounding area after a wind storm Wednesday. Approximately 3,600 households were affected by the high winds yesterday, according to[…]

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Belleville couple treks through extreme conditions to raise cash for Three Oaks Shelter

March 7, 2018 at 1:35 pm

By Rachel Bell BELLEVILLE – Three Oaks Belleville, a shelter for abused women and children, holds a special place in the hearts of Lorraine O’Quinn and her husband Tom. The[…]

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Lower Trent Conservation Authority to expand boundary

February 6, 2018 at 3:45 pm

By Vanessa Stark BELLEVILLE – The Lower Trent Conservation Authority is looking to expand its boundary. This means all land within the municipality of Trent Hills will be under the[…]

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Alternatives to harmful road salt under study

February 1, 2018 at 3:54 pm

By Sabrina A. MacDonald BELLEVILLE – There are new alternatives to road salt that can make winter roads safer to drive on. Road salt, also known as sodium chloride, is[…]

Ontario welcomes charging stations for electric vehicles

January 16, 2018 at 3:48 pm

By Demii Niles BELLEVILLE – The province is making it easier for people with electric vehicles by helping employers, managers, and commercial building owners install charging stations at their workplace, the[…]

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Quinte region may experience flooding due to warmer temperatures in the forecast

January 16, 2018 at 11:36 am

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – A flood outlook statement has been issued by Quinte Conservation in response to potential warmer temperatures next week. According to Environment Canada, the temperature is expected[…]

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More cold weather predicted for the Belleville area

January 4, 2018 at 3:09 pm

By Sophie Dudley BELLEVILLE – While Wednesday’s weather is milder than the arctic temperatures that we’ve seen recently, Belleville residents should still be prepared to bundle up. Environment Canada is predicting[…]

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