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Federal candidates debate social justice issues in Bay of Quinte riding

September 17, 2021 at 10:31 am

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Wednesday night’s debate organized by Youth2Youth Hastings and the United Way Hastings and Prince Edward got every federal candidate from the Bay of Quinte riding[…]

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New hopes for upgrading internet in rural eastern Ontario

September 16, 2021 at 11:37 am

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Rural communities within Hastings-Lennox and Addington have had poor quality internet for many years now but things might start improving in the near future. The[…]

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Belleville connects with free wi-fi downtown

June 2, 2021 at 8:43 am

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Downtown Belleville is installing a free wi-fi system for visitors shopping along Front Street. The system also collects anonymous data analytics to contribute towards strategic[…]

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Brighton council authorizes Sunday gun hunting in 4-3 vote

May 20, 2021 at 1:53 pm

By Felicia Massey BRIGHTON – After years of discussion in the community, Brighton council has passed a motion to allow for gun hunting on Sundays. The municipality’s former ban on[…]

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Westben Arts Festival Theatre plans to buy a historic schoolhouse

May 12, 2021 at 2:07 pm

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – The Westben Arts Festival Theatre in Campbellford is hoping to buy a historic rural schoolhouse as a new home for some of its operations. In[…]

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Transport kingpins discuss: taxi or URide for Belleville?

April 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm

By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – The heads of Central Taxi and the URide ride-sharing service put aside their competitive rivalry Thursday, joining QNet News to discuss the state of transportation[…]

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Parents and teachers react as schools move to virtual learning indefinitely

April 16, 2021 at 1:44 pm

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE — Teachers and parents are reacting to the news that Ontario schools, including those in the Quinte region, will move to online learning when classes resume[…]

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Feeney ready to dedicate herself to Belleville as newest city councillor

April 14, 2021 at 3:04 pm

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Carol Feeney’s goal for her time on city council is to lead by example, representing her hometown and providing opportunities to Belleville citizens. “If I[…]

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Quinte’s urban and rural areas battle roadside trash problem

April 12, 2021 at 10:46 am

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – If you live in Hastings or Prince Edward counties, a 10-minute walk from your home will probably be an eye-opener about how big a litter[…]

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New exhibit highlights pandemic through the eyes of artists

April 9, 2021 at 1:07 pm

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – For Michelle Hutchinson, the past year has allowed her to focus on her art. “Painting has been like a lifeline during the COVID lockdown,”[…]