Quinte businesses react to proposed vaccine passport system
By Charlotte Oduol BELLEVILLE – Starting Sept. 22, Ontario residents will be required to provide proof of a vaccination, in order to access most indoor gatherings, spaces, as well as[…]
New hopes for upgrading internet in rural eastern Ontario
By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Rural communities within Hastings-Lennox and Addington have had poor quality internet for many years now but things might start improving in the near future. The[…]
Visitors soon able to reserve parking spots at provincial parks
By Maria Toews BRIGHTON – After problems with overcrowding and angry visitors at provincial parks last year, the Ontario government is offering reserved parking that will guarantee access to certain[…]
Artists paint murals at Pop Ups on the Bay 2021
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Picking your treat this summer down at Zwick’s pop ups is like going to an art exhibition. The city commissioned artists to paint murals. Rhythm[…]
Brighton council authorizes Sunday gun hunting in 4-3 vote
By Felicia Massey BRIGHTON – After years of discussion in the community, Brighton council has passed a motion to allow for gun hunting on Sundays. The municipality’s former ban on[…]
COVID-19 vaccinations reached nearly half of Hastings and Prince Edward County’s population
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Hastings and Prince Edward County Public Health Unit said Wednesday more than 77,000 people in the county had received the first dose of a COVID-19[…]
New Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.
By Charlotte oduol BELLEVILLE – The city will be hosting a new Covid 19 vaccination clinic at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (QSWC). The clinic is scheduled to open[…]
Local artists announce free youth theatre program
By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – Concerns about children’s mental health under lockdown inspired two local artists to launch an initiative to help this summer. It will all depend on the[…]
Spring brings more reports of foxes and coyotes in the Quinte region
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE – Spring has sprung, meaning all types of animals are out and about at this time of year, but foxes and coyotes are two of the[…]
Police laud “remarkable” Belleville citizens in third-wave lockdown update
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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