Should Canada Day be cancelled?
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – In wake of the hundreds of remains found buried at residential schools across the country, calls to cancel Canada Day celebrations have been increasing, including[…]
Picton removes John A. MacDonald statue from Main Street
By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – John A. MacDonald’s legacy is on trial across Canada in the wake of the discovery of a mass grave in Kamloops, B.C. Picton has responded,[…]
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Visitors soon able to reserve parking spots at provincial parks
By Maria Toews BRIGHTON – After problems with overcrowding and angry visitors at provincial parks last year, the Ontario government is offering reserved parking that will guarantee access to certain[…]
Belleville connects with free wi-fi downtown
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Downtown Belleville is installing a free wi-fi system for visitors shopping along Front Street. The system also collects anonymous data analytics to contribute towards strategic[…]
Mysterious death of Belleville crypto-king the focus of upcoming CBC podcast series
By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE ‒ In November of 2013, Belleville-born businessman Gerald Cotten founded Quadriga Fintech Solutions, a Canadian cryptocurrency exchange company. The business major at York University had only[…]
Brighton council authorizes Sunday gun hunting in 4-3 vote
By Felicia Massey BRIGHTON – After years of discussion in the community, Brighton council has passed a motion to allow for gun hunting on Sundays. The municipality’s former ban on[…]
COVID-19 vaccinations reached nearly half of Hastings and Prince Edward County’s population
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Hastings and Prince Edward County Public Health Unit said Wednesday more than 77,000 people in the county had received the first dose of a COVID-19[…]
New Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
By Charlotte oduol BELLEVILLE – The city will be hosting a new Covid 19 vaccination clinic at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (QSWC). The clinic is scheduled to open[…]
Ontario expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to adults over 18 starting Tuesday
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – People 18 and older in Ontario will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccinations starting Tuesday, May 18. On Monday morning, the government of Ontario[…]
Many Quinte residents unhappy about lockdown situation
By Charotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – Ontario announced an extension of its COVID lockdown on Thursday, and it seems many Quinte-area residents won’t be happy about it. On Tuesday, QNet News[…]
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Should Canada Day be cancelled?June 26, 2021
Artists paint murals at Pop Ups on the Bay 2021June 17, 2021
Picton removes John A. MacDonald statue from Main StreetJune 17, 2021
Belleville’s downtown wifi helps business owners and visitors alikeJune 17, 2021
Bike path to Loyalist College to open in AugustJune 17, 2021
