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High winds blast through region

March 8, 2017 at 3:36 pm

By Jenna Leslie BELLEVILLE – Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement for Belleville and surrounding areas including Quinte West and parts of Northumberland County. It’s warning that high[…]

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Flooding Moira River closes trails in Belleville

March 8, 2017 at 1:46 pm

By Jenna Leslie and Jake Watson BELLEVILLE – Two riverfront trails remain closed off by the city of Belleville due to flooding caused by rising water levels in the Moira River. The[…]

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Seven-month drought advisory lifted in Quinte West

February 16, 2017 at 4:06 pm

By Makala Chapman BELLEVILLE – A seven-month drought advisory has been lifted for residents of Quinte West and surrounding areas. The Lower Water Response Team, who are responsible for enacting[…]

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Reptile and amphibian advocacy group at Quinte Conservation

January 23, 2017 at 2:24 pm

By Jaykob Storey BELLEVILLE – There wasn’t an empty seat in the house Wednesday night as Matt Ellerbeck the salamander man and reptile advocate Kenny Ruelland came to Quinte Conservation headquarters to[…]

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O Christmas Tree: A look inside the industry

January 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

By Scott Gardner and Lindsey Cooke BELLEVILLE – The Christmas tree is an easily recognizable symbol of seasonal joy. What you may not know is Christmas trees have a year-long impact[…]

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Local composter inks deal with Peterborough

January 17, 2017 at 8:16 am

By Jody Jakab BELLEVILLE – Belleville’s Astoria Organic Matters has struck a deal with the City of Peterborough to compost its organic waste. On the city’s website, Peterborough city public works director Wayne Jackson[…]

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Local food can have a large global impact

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Rachel Stark BELLEVILLE – Saving the environment can be as easy as supporting the local food around you. The annual eastern Ontario local food conference was held Nov. 22[…]

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What it means to be a hunter in Quinte

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Angus Argyle BELLEVILLE – There are many reasons people choose to hunt. Some do it to feed their families, some because they love the outdoors and some say they[…]

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Adopt-an-Acre being promoted for the holiday season

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By Ashley Clark BELLEVILLE –’Tis the season for Quinte Conservation to promote its annual Adopt-an-Acre program to protect local conservation areas. “It makes a great gift idea,” said Quinte Conservation communications assistant Kirsten[…]

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Supermoon not all that super

January 17, 2017 at 8:15 am

By James Gaughan BELLEVILLE – Monday night was one of the final chances to get a look at the highly-anticipated supermoon. For the past few days the moon has been[…]

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