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Belleville studio’s mindfulness therapy beneficial, say participants

May 11, 2018 at 8:56 am

By Sarah Law BELLEVILLE – A soft golden light rose from five meditators’ toes to their temples as they closed their eyes and pictured paradise while owner Sam Summers guided a[…]

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Live Chat: New funding for hospitals could impact Quinte

April 26, 2018 at 10:33 am

By Robert Champagne BELLEVILLE – A new round of funding for Quinte area hospitals from the province could help alleviate issues with local health services, but more information is needed,[…]

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Police to shave their heads in Cobourg for cancer research

April 3, 2018 at 10:57 am

By John Bronn BELLEVILLE – Police officers and other volunteers will be shaving their heads to support cancer research at an event in Cobourg Thursday. The Cops for Cancer event[…]

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Loyalist students skeptical about proposed mental-health changes by Liberals

March 29, 2018 at 12:36 pm

By Cali Doran BELLEVILLE – Big changes are proposed to mental-health services following the provincial budget on June 7. Premier Kathleen Wynne made a pledge last Wednesday that if they[…]

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‘Bittersweet’ donation made in honour of fallen RCMP constable

February 22, 2018 at 2:14 pm

By Sophie Dudley BELLEVILLE – Friends and family members of RCMP Const. Gerald Fortis, along with members of the public, gathered at the Yardmen Arena Thursday morning to receive a[…]

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Donating blood can save a life

February 15, 2018 at 12:12 pm

Loading… By Demii Niles BELLEVILLE – If it wasn’t for someone who donated blood, Alyssa Boutilier says, her friend wouldn’t have survived his injuries from a recent car accident. Boutilier,[…]

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Program to help low-income seniors and adults pay for dental work

February 15, 2018 at 8:06 am

By Trish Bauder BELLEVILLE – An accessible and affordable dental program was held on Tuesday afternoon at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. The Ontario Oral Health Alliance held the program[…]

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Sex on Valentine’s Day? It’s not all chocolate and roses

February 15, 2018 at 7:05 am

By Lori-Anne Little BELLEVILLE – There are definitely more romantic things to talk about on Valentine’s Day than sexually transmitted infections, but sexual health is important every day, health experts say.[…]

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Ontario health minister announces grant for new hospital in Picton

February 13, 2018 at 11:16 am

By Lindsey Cooke BELLEVILLE – Ontario’s Minister of Health and Long-term Care Eric Hoskins announced Monday the government will be contributing $500,000 the development of plans to construct a new Picton[…]

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Ontario nurses walk away from negotiation table

February 8, 2018 at 3:35 pm

By Demii Niles BELLEVILLE – Ontario nurses have walked away from the negotiation table after 10 days of talks and three days of mediation between the Ontario Nurses’ Association and the[…]