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The end of an era: graduating leaves student athletes facing identity crisis

October 29, 2024 at 7:52 am

By: Jessyka Maliksi BELLEVILLE – Five…Four…Three…Two…One… A mix of emotions flood Nikki Ylagan’s mind as the final buzzer goes off during her last post-secondary game. Her last game was[…]

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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International students react to government’s announcement of Indian diplomats being expelled from Canada

October 17, 2024 at 2:37 pm

By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – Tensions between Canada and India have increased in the past week leaving many Indian international students to reconsider their choices for the future. On Monday[…]

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Belleville’s Diwali celebration takes place this Sunday

October 17, 2024 at 10:40 am

By Inderjot Singh BELLEVILLE – This Sunday, Oct. 20, Belleville will come alive with the vibrant colours and sounds of Diwali, as the annual celebration takes centre stage at Market[…]

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Real (estate) talk from HGTV star Scott McGillivray at Loyalist

October 10, 2024 at 1:22 pm

By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – HGTV star and home renovation expert Scott McGillivray talked investments, renovations and real estate during a speech at Loyalist College on Oct. 9. About[…]

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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health posts new respiratory illness dashboard

October 10, 2024 at 11:00 am

By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has posted a new dashboard detailing respiratory illnesses in the area. New information surrounding COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus[…]

Outside of Gleaners food bank in Belleville, Ontario.

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A massive increase in food bank usage puts stress on systems and visitors

October 10, 2024 at 10:31 am

By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – The latest Feed Ontario report says the number of Ontarians relying on a food bank has increased by 41% since 2019-2020. That’s put overwhelming stress[…]

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International students react to new English test rule for work permits

October 3, 2024 at 10:21 am

By: Anmolpreet Singh BELLEVILLE – International students at Loyalist College are worried about a new rule that says they must take an English test to get a work permit after[…]

Outside of the Gleaner's Food Bank in Belleville Ontario.

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First time visitors to food banks talk about the struggle to make ends meet

October 3, 2024 at 10:16 am

By Sam Franks BELLEVILLE – A recent Feed Ontario report says food banks saw a 38% increase in people using them between April 2022 and March 2023, That means that[…]

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Quintelicious 2024 restaurant participants encourage supporting local business

October 2, 2024 at 10:06 am

By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – Showcasing the diversity of Bay of Quinte cuisine, Quintelicious 2024 will feature 13 local restaurants, with the aim of getting more people supporting local restaurants. […]

Connie Carson (right) earning her Arts Recognition Award

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The 30th annual Arts Recognition Awards highlights the importance of local artists

October 1, 2024 at 12:27 pm

By: Hailey MacDonald BELLEVILLE – The 30th annual Arts Recognition Awards in partnership with the Quinte Arts Council took place on September 26 at Dinkel’s Restaurant. The event featured a[…]

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