Belleville Mayor: Casino press scaring away investors
By Marc Venema Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis has hinted that the way the casino issue is being handled in Belleville may be hurting the city’s chances at a gaming facility.[…]
Dry spell continues despite rainfall.
By Gail Paquette Rainfall in the Quinte area on Thursday did nothing to lift fire bans or rescue farmers crops. Up until yesterday an accumulated 2.5 mm of rain fell[…]
Local graffiti artist says spray paint ban won’t fix problem
By Marc Venema Banning the sale of spray paint to minors in Belleville isn’t going to stop the issue of graffiti, says a local graffiti artist. “You’re never going[…]
Local graffiti artist says spray paint ban won't fix problem
By Marc Venema Banning the sale of spray paint to minors in Belleville isn’t going to stop the issue of graffiti, says a local graffiti artist. “You’re never going[…]
Finally Rain
After weeks of dry weather the rain came down in Belleville Thursday morning and ten-year- old Cooper Larose was ready. According to Environment Canada the Quinte Area can expect a[…]
Lack of rain is a disaster for local farmers
By Tyson Leonard The recent lack of rain is a disaster in the making, says an agriculture expert. “The government needs to declare this a disaster,” said Bette Jean Crews,[…]
Blistering temperatures hit Belleville
By Marc Venema As many Belleville residents try to escape the blistering temperatures on Tuesday, Avery Foley sweats over a hot grill in a chip truck. “I’m not a[…]
New Quinte courthouse year away from completion
By Marc Venema A new, state-of-the-art courthouse in Belleville is right on schedule and going up as planned, says the project manager. The courthouse, located across the river from city[…]
Staying Cool in Belleville
By Gail Paquette With temperatures reaching 31C Wednesday but feeling more like 40C with the humidity, the wading pool at Zwick’s Park, Belleville was a good place to keep cool.[…]
Belleville council supports casino
By Marc Venema Belleville city council is almost all in when it comes to the possibility of a casino coming to the city. All councilors, with the exception of Jodie[…]
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