New exhibit highlights pandemic through the eyes of artists
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,”[…]
Belleville hosting virtual open house to seek input on playgrounds
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville is holding a virtual open house on April 22 where the public will get its say on three proposed community park[…]
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Local Chambers of Commerce worry about impacts of new stay-at-home order on business
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE- The head of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce says she worries that many local businesses won’t be happy with the decision to implement yet another lockdown.[…]
Local libraries have parents covered this “March” break with take home activity kits
By Felicia Massey BELLEVILLE – The Brighton Public Library and the Quinte West Public Library are offering take-home activity kits and virtual events for children spending another school break in[…]
Belleville city councillors leaning towards appointing Carol Feeney
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[…]
New Brighton chamber president aims to help businesses tap into e-commerce
By Felicia Massey BRIGHTON – Small business owner Bobbi Wright plans to help Brighton businesses transition into the e-commerce environment as she steps into the president position at the local[…]
Police again ask for help in disappearance of local man 13 years ago
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE- On the 13th anniversary of his disappearance, the OPP is again asking for the public’s help in finding out what happened to Calvin Vanness. Vanness who[…]
Belleville Farmer’s Market veterans stand tall through COVID challenges
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Vendors at the Belleville farmer’s market who have been there for decades know that difficult times come and go. As for the obstacles caused by[…]
Maple syrup festival in Prince Edward County was sweeter than expected this year
By Maria Toews CONSECON – The new maple syrup celebration in Prince Edward County created as an alternative to the cancelled Maple in the County festival was a huge success[…]
New buses will improve service for riders, head of Belleville Transit says
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – Belleville Transit has four brand-new buses in its fleet, with a fifth coming this fall. Mayor Mitch Panciuk and members of city council’s Transit Advisory[…]
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