Joy blossoms in local nursing homes this spring
By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Bringing joy to nursing homes through flowers has been one of Melanie Harrington’s lifelong pleasures. Now she’s doing it as part of her work. Harrington[…]
Quinte Access shows off rebranding of transit service
By Edna Caroline Byenkya BELLEVILLE – Quinte Access Transportation unveiled its new logo and rebranding to Quinte West council on Tuesday. The rebrand includes a new website design to make[…]
Hastings Prince Edward region businesses to reopen Wednesday as Ontario lifts restrictions
By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – The head of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce expressed her excitement today over the provincial government’s announcement regarding the opening of businesses in Hastings-Prince Edward.[…]
Only 46% of workplaces found to be in compliance with COVID protocols during public health blitz
By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health and Ontario Ministry of Labour inspectors carried out an inspection blitz of 198 local workplaces from January 20 to 22[…]
Council votes to appoint Tyler Allsopp to vacant Ward 1 seat
By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – After more than a month of back-and-forth discussion, Belleville city council has finally filled the Ward 1 seat with 28-year-old Tyler Allsopp. Allsopp finished seventh[…]
French immersion program could bring new life to Quinte Secondary School
By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – Quinte Secondary School may be getting a face-lift to allow for a new French immersion school to open there. The Hastings and Prince Edward District[…]
Hastings Public Health launching campaign to promote COVID-19 testing for young adults
By James Tubb BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is starting an initiative to remind young adults to get tested if they show any symptoms of COVID-19. In a[…]
COVID closure of Batawa Ski Hill a huge blow, manager says
By Laural Samson QUINTE WEST – With the recent COVID lockdown came the closure of ski hills across Ontario, with Batawa Ski Hill being no exception. The month-and-a-half closure has[…]
Committee comes up with name to fill vacant city council seat
By Beatrice Toplitsky BELLEVILLE – The ad hoc committee looking at how to replace Pat Culhane on Belleville City council has selected Jennifer McTavish to be appointed. “She has sat on[…]
Women in the workforce more affected by pandemic, research shows
By Laural Samson BELLEVILLE – The pandemic is starting to show its gendered colours as reports show that women are more likely to lose their job, leave their job, or[…]
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