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Loyalist to once again host Empty Bowls

February 23, 2016 at 2:31 pm

By Sean Cann-Sheppard BELLEVILLE – This year’s Empty Bowls fundraiser will carry on a delicious partnership between Gleaners Food Bank and Loyalist College. Empty Bowls is an international movement that seeks to[…]

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Belleville transit wants to hear from you

February 23, 2016 at 1:36 pm

By Emma Persaud BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Transit Department is trying to learn more about how bus-goers feel about their commutes. The department released a survey on Feb. 18 called “Rate your ride.”[…]

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More than just a boy and his dog

February 11, 2016 at 4:22 pm

By Mo Cranker BELLEVILLE – A Belleville family is inching closer to getting a service dog to help their eight-year-old autistic son. Anthony Sakellis is currently non-verbal. He is also, according to his[…]

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Writing letters to save lives

February 11, 2016 at 2:23 pm

By Stephanie Clue BELLEVILLE – The power of words can save lives, according to Amnesty International. The organization has run Write for Rights for the past 12 years. The main goal of the[…]

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Belleville Public Library launches exciting new library cards

February 11, 2016 at 1:46 pm

By Tara Henley BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Public Library launched its new, colourful library cards Thursday morning at a launch party. The new cards come in two different designs, one that is[…]

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Kerr Pond Hockey Tournament enters its fourth year

February 10, 2016 at 4:32 pm

By Emma Persaud BELLEVILLE – After three years of raising money for different sports activities, the Kerr Pond Hockey Tournament on Oak Lake is back and will take place Saturday, March 5. This[…]

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Madoc author publishes first novel

February 10, 2016 at 3:03 pm

By Deanna Fraser MADOC – Local author Anne Shmelzer did her first reading and signing of her debut novel, A Marginally Noted Man, Tuesday night at the Madoc Public Library. Shmelzer[…]

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Freezin’ for a reason: penguin dip raises money for YMCA kids’ program

February 10, 2016 at 11:39 am

By Courtenay Modeste BELLEVILLE – On March 5, Loyalist College’s Public Relations students will make Belleville history by hosting the first-ever penguin dip, to take place in the Bay of Quinte at[…]

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Quilting is a labour of love for Campbellford group

February 9, 2016 at 1:53 pm

By Meaghan Bury CAMPBELLFORD – The Townsend Quilters say quilting can be simple if you know how to keep a straight line and sew a quarter-inch seam. But for those who have[…]

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The cost of Valentine’s Day

February 8, 2016 at 3:10 pm

By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – For many, Valentine’s Day can be very expensive. Paying for dinner for two, and somewhere around $40 for a bouquet of flowers and/0r chocolate, can[…]

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