National Aboriginal Day celebrated locally
By Candice-Rose Gagnon TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY – “Every day is Aboriginal Day,” says Bubs Maracle. “It’s a good day to be native.” Maracle was one of many Mohawk elders attending[...]
Support for LGBT+ community on Loyalist campus
By Michelle Poirier BELLEVILLE – In the midst of World Pride Week, the students and staff of Loyalist College who spoke to QNet News expressed support of the LGBT+ community taking[...]
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Five-year energy savings plan approved by council
By Taylor Broderick Everyone in Belleville will be asked to look at new ways to save energy over the next five years, according to a report presented to council Monday[...]
Camp leaders gear up for summer
By Meaghan Bury Summer camp counsellors are spending this week in training at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre to prepare for a busy and fun-filled season with campers. Coordinator[...]
Sidewalk project approved by council
By Kate Shumakova. BELLEVILLE – Repairs and new sidewalk construction worth more than $500,000 was approved by Belleville Council on Monday, but it is still not enough. Ray Ford, BuildBelleville[...]
YMCA asks for more land for potential expansion
By Sean McIntosh Belleville YMCA is asking the city to give back land it surrendered to the city in the 1980s. YMCA board member John Mastorakos spoke to city council[...]
Belleville plans to make city more cyclist friendly
By: LaShaina Blair-White and Jordan Merkley Wednesday’s Bike Summit is part of an on going effort of Belleville on Bikes to make the City of Belleville friendlier for cyclists. Belleville[...]
Belleville expecting success for second official Pride
By Molly Little BELLEVILLE– Belleville’s gay, bisexual and transgender communities are preparing for their biggest Pride parade and park event yet. The celebration takes place in Zwicks Centennial Park in[...]
