Kingston woman among those named to Order of Ontario
By Jenna Leslie BELLEVILLE – Dorothy Cotton of Kingston is one of 23 honourees to be appointed to the Order of Ontario. The order recognizes people whose exceptional achievements have[…]
Trenton Shoppers Drug Mart seeks approval for methadone dispensary
By Demii Niles BELLEVILLE – Quinte West is considering approving a methadone dispensary in downtown Trenton. The issue will be considered by the city’s planning committee at a meeting Thursday[…]
‘Gaming disorder’ labelled a disease in hopes of prompting more support
By Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – Gaming addiction will be an officiated disease identified by the World Health Organization (WHO) in mid-2018, giving hope to those wanting help from the medical[…]
Hospice Quinte receives funding
By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva BELLEVILLE – Hospice Quinte announced Thursday that it will receive operational funding for its planned new six-bed residential hospice from the South East Local Health Integration Network. But getting[…]
One death and 41 illnesses linked to romaine lettuce after E. coli outbreak
By Cody Starr BELLEVILLE – One person has died and a total of 41 people across eastern Canada are reported to have become ill due to romaine lettuce infected by E.[…]
Dedicated counsellor for Loyalist College’s residence in the works
By Becky McMullen Loyalist College is looking for a counsellor willing to work with students in residence, including weekends and weeknights. The college posted a job on Dec. 20[…]
Flu cases on the rise, according to Hastings and Prince Edward Public Health
By Rachel Bell BELLEVILLE – The number of flu patients being seen in the emergency rooms at Quinte Health Care hospitals is on the rise, and is expected to peak[…]
Cancer treatment wait times slower than provincial standard, auditor general says
By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – People with breast cancer in southeastern Ontario wait longer for surgery considered urgent than do patients anywhere else in the province, according to a[…]
Legalization of marijuana raises concerns
By Rachel Bell BELLEVILLE – Concerns are being expressed over the soon to come legalization of marijuana, including some from Belleville police. By July 2018, it will be legal to[…]
New legislation to protect women using abortion services
By Rachel Bell BELLEVILLE – Pro-choice activists are applauding the new bill Ontario has introduced to ensure women have safe access to abortion services. The bill would protect a woman’s[…]
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