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Operation Red Nose cancelled this holiday season for Quinte area

October 8, 2020 at 10:40 am

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Operation Red Nose will not be offering its drive-home service this holiday season. The organization made the announcement on Wednesday,[…]

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Local woman returns home with Miss Canada Globe title

October 7, 2020 at 2:27 pm

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – After ten gruelling days training and competition, Annie-Marie Turcotte has brought home the Miss Canada Globe crown to Hastings and Prince Edward County. “I[…]

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Local country market does a-maze-ing work

October 6, 2020 at 2:20 pm

By Laural Samson TRENTON – With COVID-19 changing how Adopt-a- Child would usually fundraise this year, Crews Country Market has stepped in to save the day. “Every year we have[…]

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As COVID-19 cases rise, Ontario re-opens its casinos

October 1, 2020 at 10:01 am

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government is now gambling with more than money as casino’s re-opened Monday amidst a record number of COVID-19 cases. Ontario is now in[…]

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Quinte’s social service organizations may need a helping hand themselves

September 30, 2020 at 12:57 pm

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Social service organizations in the area are already struggling to keep up with the growing number of people in need. And with Canadian Emergency Revenue[…]

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Doors Open event goes online in Quinte West

September 30, 2020 at 12:18 pm

By Edna Caroline Byenkya BELLEVILLE–Quinte West’s 9th annual Doors Open event is going online. It will provide a different experience this year as residents are encouraged to participate from[…]

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Belleville city council approves new site for Habitat project

September 29, 2020 at 1:03 pm

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Habitat for Humanity now has a piece of land for its new housing project. On Monday night, Belleville city council approved the donation of of[…]

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Belleville Police gearing up for big move

September 29, 2020 at 12:11 pm

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Service are almost ready for their new home. “Obviously we are very excited to be moving,” Staff Sergeant Rene Aubertin told QNet[…]

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Poppy drive is adding new technology under COVID-19, says Legion

September 29, 2020 at 8:36 am

By Beatrice Toplitsky The Royal Canadian Legion will be modifying its approach to this year’s national poppy campaign, adding tap payments and online donations, according to officials. Legion branches are[…]

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Loyalist College marks Orange Shirt Day

September 29, 2020 at 8:01 am

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Loyalist College is marking Orange Shirt Day on Wednesday. The day, which is marked each year on Sept. 30, encourages Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities to[…]