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Local libraries have parents covered this “March” break with take home activity kits

April 9, 2021 at 10:54 am

By Felicia Massey BELLEVILLE – The Brighton Public Library and the Quinte West Public Library are offering take-home activity kits and virtual events for children spending another school break in[…]

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Police again ask for help in disappearance of local man 13 years ago

March 31, 2021 at 12:18 pm

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE- On the 13th anniversary of his disappearance, the OPP is again asking for the public’s help in finding out what happened to Calvin Vanness. Vanness who[…]

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Belleville Farmer’s Market veterans stand tall through COVID challenges

March 31, 2021 at 10:38 am

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Vendors at the Belleville farmer’s market who have been there for decades know that difficult times come and go. As for the obstacles caused by[…]

Community · Featured

Maple syrup festival in Prince Edward County was sweeter than expected this year

March 30, 2021 at 2:16 pm

By Maria Toews CONSECON – The new maple syrup celebration in Prince Edward County created as an alternative to the cancelled Maple in the County festival was a huge success[…]

Community · Featured

Daughter of “grandparent scam” victim warns others

March 26, 2021 at 10:27 am

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – A Belleville woman is warning others about her mother being a victim of the grandparent scam nine years ago. The scam is back in the[…]

Store owner Suzanne Dufort has run this pet store for over 25 years and says she will miss serving the customers. Chris Parbery, standing behind Dufort, has worked with Dufort the past four years and will continue to work at the store. Photo by Maria Toews, QNet News

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It’s not a joke: Brighton business owner is retiring on April Fools’ Day

March 25, 2021 at 2:19 pm

By Maria Toews BRIGHTON – On April 1, Brighton will miss seeing the smiling face of Suzanne Dufort welcoming customers into her pet store, Love Em’s Pet Food and Supplies. […]

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Musical Instrument Lending Library continues to provide opportunities to explore music

March 23, 2021 at 1:00 pm

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – With just about 60 instruments when it was first founded in 2019, The Musical Instrument Lending Library has now grown 4 times larger, housing[…]

Melanie Harrington started the Dahlia May Flower Farm in 2014 and works as the owner, grower and creative director. Photo by Maria Toews, QNet News

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Joy blossoms in local nursing homes this spring

March 18, 2021 at 7:02 pm

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Bringing joy to nursing homes through flowers has been one of Melanie Harrington’s lifelong pleasures. Now she’s doing it as part of her work. Harrington[…]

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Quinte specialty food businesses adapt to pandemic restrictions

March 18, 2021 at 7:00 pm

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – There are many small businesses serving specialty food in the Quinte area. Two stores in the region have risen to the challenge by adapting[…]

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2021 applications for Quinte’s Community Gardens are now open

February 11, 2021 at 8:59 am

By Edna Caroline Byenkya BELLEVILLE – Like many other programs that have had to change due to COVID-19, Quinte’s community gardens have seen several adjustments since last spring. The Community[…]