Belleville smoking clinic helps users kick the habit
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.[…]
Quinte-area Alzheimer Society raises over $3,500 in book sale
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[…]
Alzheimer Society seeks to raise money at year’s first book sale
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[…]
As Sir James Whitney marks 150 years, grad reflects on the changes she’s seen
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[…]
How a group of Brighton knitters is helping breast-cancer survivors
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[…]
This year’s Sleep Out So Others Can Sleep In will be the last
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.[…]
Loyalist College to mark national Bell Let’s Talk Day on campus
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[…]
Belleville bus terminal closing for renovations
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[…]
Belleville services for homeless kicking in with bad weather
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[…]
Health unit concerned that etizolam may be causing overdose deaths in area
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[…]
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