Algae can be a hazard in the Bay of Quinte
By Tyson Leonard Swimmers and cattle need to watch out for blue-green algae in the Bay of Quinte this summer. “If you come in contact with it you may get[…]
More ticks means a bigger risk of contracting Lyme disease
By Tyson Leonard View Endemic area for ticks in a larger map> A rise in ticks across the country means a rise in the risk of contracting Lyme disease in[…]
Quinte West awaits approval of Official Plan before methadone clinics can move forward
By Tyson Leonard A report that recommends new methadone clinics be allowed to open up in Quinte West is awaiting the approval of the city’s new zoning plan. An interim[…]
Big Bike a huge hit in Belleville
Teams of people rode the Big Bike all over Belleville to raise money for the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Kristen Oelschlagel has the story. No related posts.
Belleville group raising awareness for organ donation through social media
By Marc Venema A group of local residents who know the importance of organ donation all too well are using social media to help others. The Facebook page, “Beth’s cause…[…]
Students at Risk For Lack of Exercise
By: Mike Morris Students need to get more physical activity to avoid the risk of severe health problems said the fitness coordinator at Loyalist College last Thursday. Cory Mestre said[…]
Numbers are low for this year’s flu cases
By Jessica Corriveau Flu season has barely started this year, but already the numbers are low. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says “The percentage of laboratory specimens testing[…]
Numbers are low for this year's flu cases
By Jessica Corriveau Flu season has barely started this year, but already the numbers are low. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says “The percentage of laboratory specimens testing[…]
Anti-concussion legislation coming to Ontario
By Sarah O. Swenson In a move introduced last week, Ontario is set to become the first province to require schools to institute concussion prevention and management policies. This new[…]
Potential problems loom after powerful painkill discontinued
By: Steph Crosier Oxycontin makes you feel numb. Leonardo Esposito, construction foreman from Toronto had a past addiction with Oxy. Clean for almost a year, Esposito got into the drug[…]
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