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Belleville city councillors leaning towards appointing Carol Feeney

April 7, 2021 at 10:54 am

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Belleville is looking at its second new city councillor appointment in less than six months. When Ryan Williams announced his resignation on March 31, he[…]

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Belleville councillor Ryan Williams resigns from city council

March 31, 2021 at 3:33 pm

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – Belleville city Coun. Ryan Williams has submitted his resignation from council effective immediately. Williams is the Conservative candidate in the Bay of Quinte riding in the[…]

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Diversity at city hall difficult but important, new female committee member says

March 26, 2021 at 2:16 pm

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Amy Harder may have only just been appointed to a Belleville council committee, but she is no stranger to using her skills and knowledge to[…]

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Former Member of Parliament Mike Bossio is back in the race in Lennox and Addington

February 17, 2021 at 2:59 pm

By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – Former Lennox and Addington MP Mike Bossio has entered the race to regain his old seat. The Liberal Party announced the latest slate of candidates[…]

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Tyler Allsopp sworn in to city council

February 9, 2021 at 9:38 am

By Marissa Settatree BELLEVILLE — The newest member of Belleville city council, Tyler Allsopp, was sworn in on Monday morning. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, only Allsopp, his wife, their daughter,[…]

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In Quinte visit, Ontario Liberal leader slams Derek Sloan, calls for simpler COVID rules

February 4, 2021 at 3:08 pm

By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – Local residents would be better off without Derek Sloan representing them in Parliament, Ontario Liberal leader Steven Del Duca says. Meeting with media on Thursday[…]

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Quinte West to hold 2-1-1 day to spread the word about phone info line

February 4, 2021 at 2:45 pm

By Laural Samson QUINTE WEST – National 2-1-1 Day on Feb. 11 will be coming to Quinte West, city council decided Monday night. The decision came after council heard a[…]

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No decision yet about Indigenous recognition in Quinte West

February 2, 2021 at 9:20 am

By Laural Samson QUINTE WEST – Quinte West council is considering adding an official acknowledgement of Indigenous land at the beginning of its meetings, or designating a week for recognition[…]

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Council votes to appoint Tyler Allsopp to vacant Ward 1 seat

January 26, 2021 at 2:38 pm

By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – After more than a month of back-and-forth discussion, Belleville city council has finally filled the Ward 1 seat with 28-year-old Tyler Allsopp. Allsopp finished seventh[…]

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New vaccination site selected by Belleville city council

January 26, 2021 at 11:02 am

By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – The Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be the new site for COVID-19 vaccinations, Belleville city council decided Monday night. When passing the motion, council[…]