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Quinte businesses concerned over minimum-wage increase, chamber of commerce says

January 18, 2018 at 2:03 pm

By Madeleine Villa and Jessica Clement BELLEVILLE – Local businesses are facing difficulties adjusting to the new Ontario minimum-wage increase, according to a spokesperson for the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce.[…]

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Belleville Sens end Syracuse’s nine-game win streak with 2-1 overtime victory

January 18, 2018 at 11:53 am

By Matthew Morgan BELLEVILLE – Wednesday night’s close game between the Belleville Senators and the Syracuse Crunch had a strong defensive presence from both teams, but the Sens won the matchup. The first[…]

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Golden Hawks get the win at home against Oakville

January 18, 2018 at 11:40 am

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – The Trenton Golden Hawks beat the Oakville Blades Wednesday night at home, despite taking half the shots on goal as the Blades. The final[…]

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No more mushing in Marmora SnoFest

January 18, 2018 at 10:48 am

By Vanessa Stark BELLEVILLE – Marmora SnoFest will no longer be holding sled dog races. Organizer say weather conditions have become unpredictable, making races too much work with no pay-offs.[…]

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Local schools and child-care spaces to be renovated by the province

January 17, 2018 at 1:12 pm

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – A total of 23 schools and child-care spaces in the Quinte region and points north will be renovated by the province in efforts to[…]

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Vaccine success rate not yet known this year, but flu shot is important: public health

January 17, 2018 at 10:00 am

By Tyson Nayler BELLEVILLE – This year’s flu season in Ontario could be more severe than average due to an ineffective vaccine, according to media reports. Each year a new[…]

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OSAP made easier for students, says government

January 16, 2018 at 2:48 pm

By Jenna Leslie BELLEVILLE – Improvements to the online OSAP process will be easier for students, according to an Ontario government press release Tuesday. Students who have applied for college[…]

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Quinte region may experience flooding due to warmer temperatures in the forecast

January 16, 2018 at 11:36 am

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – A flood outlook statement has been issued by Quinte Conservation in response to potential warmer temperatures next week. According to Environment Canada, the temperature is expected[…]

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Man charged after suspicious fire in Campbellford

January 15, 2018 at 2:49 pm

By Leah Den Hartogh BELLEVILLE – Charges have been laid in a suspicious garage fire in Campbellford that happened last Wednesday. A 29-year-old Trent Hills man was arrested Friday and charged[…]

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Hospice Quinte receives funding

January 11, 2018 at 3:53 pm

By Dariya Baiguzhiyeva BELLEVILLE – Hospice Quinte announced Thursday that it will receive operational funding for its planned new six-bed residential hospice from the South East Local Health Integration Network. But getting[…]

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