Humans benefit from interspecies communication, like alpacas, says local farmer
By Olivia Waldriff BELLEVILLE – It may sound like something out of a movie but a local alpaca farmer says there is real therapeutic value in talking to animals. Amy[…]
Turtle incubation care units are in season
By Connor Robinson BELLEVILLE – As a lifelong conservationist, Denice Wilkins has been helping Ontario’s native turtle population for the past several years. From late May to early July is[…]
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OPP cruiser involved in three-vehicle crash in Trenton
By Ryan Peddigrew BELLEVILLE – An OPP cruiser was seriously damaged in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday night. The police cruiser was headed east on Dundas Street East with its emergency[…]
Two types of scams are targeting Ontario businesses
By Logan Somers BELLEVILLE – The OPP are warning businesses of two types of scams targeting them. Police say Ontario businesses and municipalities are being targeted by the “business executive”[…]
Belleville cab companies brace themselves for the possibility of Uber
By Allen Steinberg BELLEVILLE – With Belleville council now taking measures to welcome the possibility of Uber into the city, mainstay cab company Blue Bird Taxi is taking note[…]
Another landmark reached for Quinte’s water quality
By Allen Steinberg BELLEVILLE – Four beaches in the Quinte region have been officially restored, the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Restoration Council announced last week. Centennial Park in[…]
Brighton woman charged with impaired driving
By Connor Robinson BELLEVILLE – A 52-year-old Brighton woman faces impaired driving charges after police responded to a call in the Elgin and Division streets area of Cobourg Monday night.[…]
Special city council meeting to be held Tuesday
By Max Reid BELLEVILLE – A special city council meeting will be held Tuesday afternoon to discuss strategic planning in Belleville. Mayor Panciuk and his eight councillors will meet at[…]
General Motors announcement may have little impact locally, say experts
By Connor Robinson BELLEVILLE – A major announcement by General Motors to save 300 jobs at its Oshawa plant earlier this week will have little impact locally, say two[…]
Pedal for Hope cops visit Northumberland County
By Connor Robinson BELLEVILLE – Members of a cancer awareness cycling team have been visiting some schools in Northumberland County this week. The Peterborough Pedal for Hope team, made up[…]
