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Speed change coming to Front Street

February 11, 2016 at 2:30 pm

By Justin Medve BELLEVILLE — City council will be lowering the speed limit on Front Street to 30 km/h, in an effort to make Belleville’s downtown core more welcome to foot[…]

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Hastings County attracting millions of tourists each year

February 11, 2016 at 2:28 pm

By Cam Kennedy BELLEVILLE – More than 2.5 million visited Hastings County in 2012, according to newly released statistics. The data revealed tourists – who generally visit the area between July and December[…]

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Writing letters to save lives

February 11, 2016 at 2:23 pm

By Stephanie Clue BELLEVILLE – The power of words can save lives, according to Amnesty International. The organization has run Write for Rights for the past 12 years. The main goal of the[…]

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Big name companies to open in Brighton

February 11, 2016 at 2:22 pm

By Taylor Broderick BELLEVILLE – Brighton will soon see a McDonald’s and Shell gas station off Highway 401 at Telephone Road, if all things go according to plan. It was announced[…]

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91X newscast – Thursday, Feb. 11, 2016 – 12 p.m.

February 11, 2016 at 1:53 pm

BELLEVILLE – Selena Steele-Clough brings you the latest news and sports from the Quinte region on 91X. Headlines include: Local athletes going to the 2016 special Olympics, three local golf[…]

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New overdose program coming to Northumberland County

February 11, 2016 at 1:44 pm

By Tyler Renaud BELLEVILLE – A new drug that helps delay narcotic overdoses will be available in Northumberland County. The drug, called Naloxone, is similar to morphine, but, instead of[…]

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Art show to raise awareness about violence against women

February 11, 2016 at 1:41 pm

By Michelle Poirier BELLEVILLE – A café in downtown Belleville is working to raise awareness of violence against women and children. Urban Escape Café will be hosting the Expressions of[…]

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Sale of local golf courses won’t hurt Quinte

February 11, 2016 at 1:41 pm

By Buckley Smith BELLEVILLE – Despite the news of three local golf courses being up for sale, Dug Stevenson, the director of tourism at Bay of Quinte Tourism, says he isn’t worried. There are[…]

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Kindness campaign offers free haircuts to the needy

February 11, 2016 at 1:32 pm

By Brendan Burke QUINTE WEST – A local makeup artist and hair stylist is leading a campaign of kindness with the help of Salvation Army Belleville Ministries. Melissa Payton, owner[…]

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Quinte Immigration Services to welcome close to 600 Syrian refugees this year

February 11, 2016 at 1:24 pm

By Cam Kennedy BELLEVILLE – Quinte Immigration Services said it is set to welcome around 600 Syrian refugees to the Quinte region in the next 12 to 15 months. The next group[…]

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