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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health posts new respiratory illness dashboard

October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am

By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has posted a new dashboard detailing respiratory illnesses in the area. New information surrounding COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus[…]

Outside of the Gleaner's Food Bank in Belleville Ontario.

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First time visitors to food banks talk about the struggle to make ends meet

October 3, 2024 at 10:16 am

By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – A recent Feed Ontario report says food banks saw a 38% increase in people using them between April 2022 and March 2023, That means that[…]

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Belleville seeking funds from province to address drug overdoses

February 12, 2024 at 9:00 pm

By: Jessyka Maliksi BELLEVILLE – Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis is seeking help from the Ontario government to assist in funding after seeing a spike in overdoses in the city last[…]

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Plans announced for bigger emergency department at Trenton Memorial Hospital.

February 8, 2024 at 12:59 pm

By- Armaanjeet Kaur An upgraded and expanded emergency department is coming to Trenton Memorial Hospital. On February 5, Ontario Health Minister Sylvia Jones made a major funding announcement. Approximately[…]

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Local public health unit working to decrease number of opioid incidents

February 2, 2024 at 1:19 pm

By: Jessyka Maliksi BELLEVILLE – Emergency department visits in Hasting Prince Edward counties almost doubled in 2023 compared to the year before due to opioid-related poisonings. There were three times[…]

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Loyalist College’s athletic department taking action to make sports safer

December 14, 2023 at 9:48 am

By: Jessyka Maliksi BELLEVILLE – The athletic programs at Loyalist College are taking action to make sports at the college a safer environment for all participants. On Dec. 12 Loyalist[…]

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It’s a busy time of year at Gleaners Food Bank

November 30, 2023 at 11:26 am

By Trevor Knapaysweet BELLEVILLE – The need for assistance is growing and Gleaners Food Bank is helping everyone they can in Quinte region. With the cost of living increasing and[…]

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Struggling students find Food Cupboard a big help when groceries unaffordable

October 19, 2023 at 10:55 am

By: Arshia Kochar BELLEVILLE – For students struggling to eat properly or afford groceries, Loyalist College is offering help by giving six grocery items per week. Loyalist Food Cupboard is[…]

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Some Loyalist students worry over high food prices as feds try to stabilize costs

October 10, 2023 at 10:18 am

By: Arshia Kochar BELLEVILLE – Some Loyalist College students are struggling to pay for groceries due to high food costs, along with the other costs related to school. Students buying[…]

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Support services fair helps student find help for a balance between life, work and school

September 14, 2023 at 10:49 am

By Trevor Knapaysweet (Belleville) – A unique open house to provide resources for students to succeed this academic year took place on Sept. 12 at the Shark Tank Pub. A[…]