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Pan Am games breakfast to detail economic impact on province

November 24, 2014 at 3:45 pm

By Courtenay Modeste BELLEVILLE – The senior VP of marketing and revenue for the 2015 Toronto Pan Am games, Kathy Henderson, will host a breakfast this Wednesday with the Belleville[…]

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Dust off your winter tires at the same time as Halloween costumes, experts say

November 21, 2014 at 2:43 pm

By Samantha Reed and Taylor Broderick BELLEVILLE – “Once you see the jack-o-lanterns come out for Halloween it’s time to put your snow tires on,” advises Kevin Empey, owner of Belleville’s Empey[…]

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Transgender Day of Remembrance honours fallen

November 20, 2014 at 4:06 pm

By Joseph Quigley BELLEVILLE – The many lives lost to transphobia were honoured in Belleville Wednesday night as part of the annual Transgender Day of Remembrance. Belleville’s local trans group, Transforum, held[…]

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Local poverty programs facing increased usage as winter approaches

November 20, 2014 at 12:53 pm

By Amanda Lorbetski BELLEVILLE – Winter is coming fast and with it, more people are turning to Belleville‘s social services for assistance. QNet News reporter Amanda Lorbetski brings us the[…]

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Behind the Scenes: A Tour of Gleaners Food Bank

November 13, 2014 at 4:12 pm

By Amanda Lorbetski BELLEVILLE – Usage at Gleaners Food Bank is up nine percent from last year, according to director of operations Susanne Quinlan. The Belleville-based food bank is often[…]

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Prince Edward County winemakers to announce Wassail king and queen

November 13, 2014 at 4:02 pm

By Aynslee Darmon BELLEVILLE – Prince Edward County winemakers will crown the king and queen of their annual Wassail celebration this weekend. The crowning takes place Sunday at Sugarbush Vineyards. It[…]

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Toronto Pan American/Parapan 2015 torch to be carried though Belleville

November 13, 2014 at 12:45 pm

By Kate Shumakova BELLEVILLE – The torch race for the Toronto Pan American and Parapan American Games 2015 will have a major stop in Belleville said Guy Matte, the executive director[…]

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Tips for safe driving this winter

November 13, 2014 at 10:52 am

By Morgan Davy BELLEVILLE – The Ontario Provincial Police has teamed up with the Ministry of Transportation in an attempt to make Ontario roads safer this winter. The OPP released[…]

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Hilotrons pair silent movie with live music at Picton’s Regent Theatre

November 13, 2014 at 10:15 am

By Greg Murphy PICTON – Picton’s Main Street was a quiet stretch at the centre of a sleepy town, at around 8 p.m. in the evening on Monday. The swell of[…]

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Local French school holds breakfast for a good cause

November 13, 2014 at 9:44 am

By William Proulx BELLEVILLE – L’École Élémentaire Catholique L’Envol held its annual charity breakfast Friday morning with all of the proceeds going to the United Way of Quinte. For a minimal[…]

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