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Belleville smoking clinic helps users kick the habit

February 18, 2020 at 1:30 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is hosting free clinics to assist those who are trying to quit smoking by providing a variety of treatment options.[…]

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Quinte-area Alzheimer Society raises over $3,500 in book sale

February 12, 2020 at 1:20 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – The Alzheimer Society of Hastings and Prince Edward counties raised over $3,500 after the first of three annual used book sales held on Thursday. The[…]

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Alzheimer Society seeks to raise money at year’s first book sale

February 4, 2020 at 2:04 pm

By Graham Whittaker BELLEVILLE – The Alzheimer Society of Hastings and Prince Edward counties is hosting its first of three used book sales which collectively raises 10 percent of the[…]

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As Sir James Whitney marks 150 years, grad reflects on the changes she’s seen

February 3, 2020 at 9:59 am

By Allen Steinberg BELLEVILLE – Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf is one of the oldest schools in Belleville, but how much do most residents know about the beautiful[…]

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How a group of Brighton knitters is helping breast-cancer survivors

January 30, 2020 at 12:20 pm

By Olivia Waldriff BRIGHTON – The Brighton Public Library hosts a knitting program for every knitter, from beginner to pro. For two hours every Wednesday, a group of women who share a[…]

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This year’s Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In will be the last

January 30, 2020 at 11:21 am

By Olivia Waldriff BELLEVILLE – For the last time, Belleville’s residents will experience what it’s like to be homeless for one night to raise money for a local mental-health association.[…]

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Loyalist College to mark national Bell Let’s Talk Day on campus

January 27, 2020 at 2:19 pm

By Ryan Peddigrew BELLEVILLE – Loyalist College is putting on a number of events throughout the day Wednesday to mark Bell Lets Talk Day and to raise awareness for mental[…]

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Belleville bus terminal closing for renovations

January 27, 2020 at 11:46 am

By Ryan Peddigrew BELLEVILLE – The Pinnacle Street bus terminal is closing for renovations for three months starting Feb. 6. The terminal will be completely closed for the duration of[…]

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Belleville services for homeless kicking in with bad weather

January 23, 2020 at 10:38 am

By Ryan Peddigrew BELLEVILLE – Belleville saw some of its homelessness services jump into action in the past week when temperatures dropped lower than -10 C with heavy snowfall. The[…]

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Health unit concerned that etizolam may be causing overdose deaths in area

January 21, 2020 at 11:17 am

By Kyle Ellington BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is warning people of a dangerous drug called etizolam which it says has caused overdoses in the city. “The illicit[…]