Chief R. Donald Maracle sets agenda for next term
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – R. Donald Maracle is setting out his agenda by focusing on safe drinking water and affordable housing issues, after being re-elected as the Chief of[…]
Quinte residents react to the proposed increase in Ontario’s minimum wage
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – There is lots of reaction locally to the recently proposed changes to Ontario’s general minimum wage. The Ontario government proposed raising the general minimum wage[…]
Hastings and Prince Edward counties to receive funding for health care
By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government is investing $2,008,399 for health care infrastructure in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced that[…]
Brighton has joined surrounding municipalities in implementing a COVID-19 vaccine policy
By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Brighton is considering a vaccine mandate that will require all county employees, contractors, volunteers and students as well as members of council and its committees […]
Quinte Health Care CEO “exceptionally worried” about state of primary care services in Belleville
By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE ‒ Stacey Daub, president & CEO of Quinte Health Care, brought forth a call to action in the midst of what she calls the “biggest health human[…]
Upcoming development charges bylaw public meeting for Belleville
By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – A proposed bylaw concerning development charges will be discussed at a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 8. The gathering will discuss the new bylaw of[…]
Smith announces staff increases at Bay of Quinte long-term care homes
By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – Prominent political figures in the Bay of Quinte met in front of Hastings Manor Wednesday for the announcement of a $4.9 billion provincial investment in long-term[…]
Council fight over friendship flight to Lahr
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Two councillors get into a debate with the Mayor Mitch Panciuk regarding the friendship flight to Lahr, Germany at Monday night’s council meeting. The flight[…]
Quinte Arts Council proposes an increase in the city’s arts and culture funding
By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Quinte Arts Council is proposing the city double funding for arts and culture in the next city of Belleville budget. QAC’s Executive Director Janet Jarrell[…]
Some Belleville councillors expect challenges for Bay of Quinte’s new MP
By Shira Rubinoff BELLEVILLE — “Challenge” is the word being used among some Belleville city councillors who used to work with the new Bay of Quinte MP and former councillor,[…]
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