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Local mixed martial arts fighters win big at world championships

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Sean Cann-Sheppard BELLEVILLE — Two local mixed martial arts fighters managed to take home gold and silver at the World Kickboxing Federation World Championships in Italy last week. The[…]

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Peter C. Newman signs copies of his new book in Belleville

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Jaykob Storey BELLEVILLE – Dozens of people came out for the release of renowned Canadian author Peter C. Newman’s 33rd book, Hostages to Fortune, at the Quinte Arts Council[…]

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From family tragedy to Christmas joy

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Stephanie Clue BELLEVILLE – The Foster light display has officially started the holiday season in the city. Going down to see the Christmas lights at Jane Forrester Park has[…]

Rural residents angered at poor internet service

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Brock Ormond TRENTON – Residents from the Quinte region living in rural areas voiced their frustration Tuesday night at a public information meeting about broadband Internet access. The meeting,[…]

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Local figure skater hopes to qualify for national championships

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Selena Steele-Clough STIRLING – Chloe Choinard is looking to skate her way to the top. The 14-year-old from the Stirling Figure Skating Club has a chance to qualify for the national[…]

Picton Panthers to try to make school history

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Rebecca Bartlett PICTON – The senior girls basketball team at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute will play today to qualify for the provincial championships for the first time in the school’s[…]

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Trenton RBC bank robber wanted in connection with robberies across Ontario

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Matthew Murray BELLEVILLE – The suspect wanted for Tuesday’s robbery of the RBC branch in downtown Trenton is also wanted in connection with robberies in Kingston, Napanee, Richmond Hill[…]

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Santa Claus is coming to Belleville

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Matthew Murray BELLEVILLE – Holiday cheer is coming to Belleville on Sunday when the annual Santa Claus parade makes its way through city streets. There are a record-breaking 90 entries[…]

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Ontario seeks further research on a minimum basic income

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Nikolai Karpinski BELLEVILLE – “Our system puts people into extreme, permanent poverty,” says Ruth Ingersoll, a local advocate for human rights. Ingersoll, the executive director of the Community Development Council of Quinte,[…]

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Session focuses on making a difference through economic empowerment

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Brendan Burke BELLEVILLE A non-profit organization that offers financial support to would-be entrepreneurs in developing countries is bringing its message of economic empowerment to Belleville. Opportunity International Canada –[…]

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