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Two vehicles involved in head-on collision in Tyendinaga

January 18, 2018 at 3:52 pm

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – Two vehicles were involved in a head-on accident on Shannonville Road just north of Highway 401 Wednesday. The accident happened around 4:07 p.m. when[…]

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Nursing-home residents could see an improvement in long-term care across Ontario

January 18, 2018 at 3:52 pm

By Olivia Timm BELLEVILLE – A new bill could improve long-term care in Ontario if it passes its third reading. Bill 33 is called the Time to Care Act, which[…]

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Trenton Shoppers Drug Mart seeks approval for methadone dispensary

January 18, 2018 at 3:48 pm

By Demii Niles BELLEVILLE – Quinte West is considering approving a methadone dispensary in downtown Trenton. The issue will be considered by the city’s planning committee at a meeting Thursday[…]

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Injured soldier shares her story of vulnerability and community support

January 18, 2018 at 3:24 pm

By Katie Perry and Michael Fleming BELLEVILLE – The guests of the United Way of Quinte achievement breakfast on Wednesday were silent as keynote speaker Denise Hepburn told her story. The[…]

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The motivation that drives Heart and Stroke volunteers

January 18, 2018 at 2:58 pm

By Robert Champagne BELLEVILLE – The Heart and Stroke Foundation went looking for more local volunteers in Belleville on Wednesday night. The foundation held a rally at St. Theresa’s[…]

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Proposed medical marijuana plant in Brighton

January 18, 2018 at 2:57 pm

By Olivia Timm BELLEVILLE – Brighton city council told an entrepreneur it wants him to work closely with staff before it approves a medical marijuana facility he is proposing near Highway[…]

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Quinte businesses concerned over minimum-wage increase, chamber of commerce says

January 18, 2018 at 2:03 pm

By Madeleine Villa and Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – Local businesses are facing difficulties adjusting to the new Ontario minimum-wage increase, according to a spokesperson for the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce.[…]

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Loyalist College officials to meet with mayor to discuss bike lane

January 18, 2018 at 11:39 am

By Evan McClelland BELLEVILLE – The city plans to meet with the college Jan. 26 to discuss what Loyalist plans to do about the bike lane that will connect Belleville[…]

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No more mushing in Marmora SnoFest

January 18, 2018 at 10:48 am

By Vanessa Stark BELLEVILLE – Marmora SnoFest will no longer be holding sled dog races. Organizer say weather conditions have become unpredictable, making races too much work with no pay-offs.[…]

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‘Gaming disorder’ labelled a disease in hopes of prompting more support

January 18, 2018 at 10:17 am

By Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – Gaming addiction will be an officiated disease identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in mid-2018, giving hope to those wanting help from the medical[…]

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