Quinte West council to vote on money for hospice
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Belleville considering more proactive bylaw-enforcement
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council voted Monday to look at changing the way it enforces bylaws covering issues like property standards, noise problems, and garbage. Currently, a complaint must be[…]
Input from Belleville youth critical to city’s future, says councillor
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Loyalist students share their thoughts on Kevin O’Leary
By Justin Medve and Cody Starr BELLEVILLE –Loyalist students are reacting to the announcement that former Dragon’s Den investor Kevin O’Leary is entering the federal Conservative leadership race. Scott Rok, a second year TV student, said he[…]
Enthusiastic crowd welcomes Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to Belleville
By Alana Pickrell BELLEVILLE – Cheers filled a packed Empire Theatre Thursday evening as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took the stage to hear concerns and comments from community members of[…]
Man arrested in traffic stop damages police car
By Martin Allen BELLEVILLE – A Brighton man is facing charges after he became so violent while being arrested early this morning, he kicked the rear door of an OPP[…]
City may build transit to casino in future
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – The city is currently holding preliminary talks about adding a bus stop at the newly opened Shorelines Casino on Bell Boulevard. Belleville Transit currently has no bus[…]
Quinte West gets award for saving big on energy consumption
By Makala Chapman QUINTE WEST – The City of Quinte West is being celebrated for going green. At Monday night’s council meeting, Mayor Jim Harrison received a plaque from John[…]
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Live coverage of Justin Trudeau in Belleville
By Megan Pounder BELLEVILLE – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau answered questions about mental-health issues, immigration, national security, the environment and protecting agriculture during a town hall session at the Empire[…]
City could spend big on Canada Day
By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – City council decided to delay voting on potentially spending $100,000 on Canada Day celebrations for the city earlier this week. That amount is about[…]
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