Businesses voice laundry list of concerns with Bill 174
By Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – The Ontario Liberal Government has struck fear into the vapour industry with purposed new legislation, Bill 174. If the bill is passed in its current form,[…]
One man charged after peaceful Peterborough protest becomes violent
By Cody Starr PETERBOROUGH – Two opposing protests filled Confederation Park, in Peterborough, Saturday afternoon, ending with one man facing charges after violence broke out during an otherwise peaceful event. At[…]
Anti-immigrant rally in Peterborough sparks calls for inclusion and tolerance
By Cody Starr BELLEVILLE – An anti-immigration rally being held in Peterborough’s Confederation Park Saturday has been met with public outcry. The rally Saturday has sparked a counter-rally on Friday[…]
City approves big Canada Day celebrations
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council unanimously approved $100,000 for Canada Day celebrations this year, despite a minor delay last month, at its meeting on Monday night. That is[…]
City expands fall leaf and waste collection
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council voted to extend the period yard waste is collected in the fall months, as well as make it easier for people to drop[…]
Travel ban protest fills Toronto streets
By Callie Jackson TORONTO –Thousands of protesters stood in downtown Toronto on Feb. 4 to rally against U.S. President Donald Trump’s ban on people from seven Muslim-majority countries for 90 days.[…]
Accessibility issues for Stirling and District Lions Club
By Justin Medve STIRLING – Stirling and District Lions Club may have until 2025 to comply with Ontario’s latest accessibility laws, but renovation and accessibility committee chair Lin Clarke says it doesn’t have[…]
Belleville planning committee looks to stop influx of payday-loan operations
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – Members of city council’s Planning Advisory Committee are expressing concern that there are too many payday-loan outlets in the Belleville, and are taking steps to restrict more from[…]
Councillor wants larger driveways in new subdivisions
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – Coun. Paul Carr wants the city to look at building bigger driveways in any new subdivisions built, but it may be easier said than done. […]
Belleville considering more proactive bylaw-enforcement
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council voted Monday to look at changing the way it enforces bylaws covering issues like property standards, noise problems, and garbage. Currently, a complaint must be[…]
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