April, 2021 | QNetNews.ca

Fundraiser for Loyalist professor’s accessible van halfway to its goal

May 12, 2021 at 2:09 pm

By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Glen Arendt had a life-changing brain aneurysm and stroke just over a year ago. Today, as the Loyalist College animation professor’s recovery continues, the next[…]

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Police laud “remarkable” Belleville citizens in third-wave lockdown update

April 23, 2021 at 9:53 am

Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE ‒ A Belleville police officer says the citizens of Belleville have been exemplary in their compliance and compassion during the pandemic over the past year. “Belleville has[…]

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Ontario lowers eligibilty of AstraZeneca vaccine as cases are on the rise once again

April 23, 2021 at 9:15 am

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE- Pharmacies across the Quinte region have begun administering shots of AstraZeneca to more groups of people. Suzanne Ferguson, 56, a retired high school teacher in Belleville[…]

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‘Welcome to Canada’ benefit for international students? It’s a myth

April 22, 2021 at 3:16 pm

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – International students all over Canada have heard about the “welcome to Canada” cash benefit – but there are a lot of misconceptions about it. The[…]

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Pandemic pushes back opening of improved Brighton skate park

April 22, 2021 at 1:48 pm

By Felicia Massey BRIGHTON – The opening date for the highly anticipated Brighton skate park has been delayed due to current lockdown restrictions. Jim Millar, director of parks and recreation[…]

Community

Outdoor space now available for Trent Hills’ businesses to expand

April 21, 2021 at 9:56 am

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Trent Hills council has passed a policy that allows businesses to expand their outdoor space to sidewalks, parking lots and municipal land surrounding their store.[…]

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With record-setting market, buying a house in Belleville can be a challenge

April 20, 2021 at 12:11 pm

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – If you want to buy a home in Belleville and can’t find one you can afford, you’re not alone. The most recent monthly report on[…]

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Transport kingpins discuss: taxi or URide for Belleville?

April 20, 2021 at 12:09 pm

By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – The heads of Central Taxi and the URide ride-sharing service put aside their competitive rivalry Thursday, joining QNet News to discuss the state of transportation[…]

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Bridge rebuild will improve aesthetics and wildlife habitats

April 16, 2021 at 2:31 pm

By Felicia Massey BELLEVILLE – The city of Belleville is working to increase accessibility and protect local wildlife along the Moira River when construction on the Catharine Street pedestrian bridge[…]

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Parents and teachers react as schools move to virtual learning indefinitely

April 16, 2021 at 1:44 pm

By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE — Teachers and parents are reacting to the news that Ontario schools, including those in the Quinte region, will move to online learning when classes resume[…]