Belleville property taxes: myth versus reality
By Mark Hodgins BELLEVILLE – There seems to be a perception in Belleville that property taxes are far higher than in most other communities in Ontario, but that doesn’t appear[…]
CEO of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce talks about the rising cost of doing business
By Greg Murphy BELLEVILLE – Bill Saunders, CEO of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, says most of the problems that affect private business in Belleville are provincial issues, though the[…]
“Red tape” woes delayed new grocery store opening
By Greg Murphy and Suzanne Coolen BELLEVILLE – Barb Phillips just opened her new grocery store on Front Street. It’s called Mini G Grocers. This local business woman opened her[…]
Shop owner scorns high property taxes; praises downtown development
By Greg Murphy BELLEVILLE – The QNetNews Municipal Election Project team spoke with Funk and Gruven A-Z owner Mike Malachowski about the issues that matter most to him as the[…]
“Construction downtown slows business,” store owner says
By Greg Murphy BELLEVILLE – Jim Sanders said he always worries about construction coming to downtown. QNetNews spoke to Sanders as part of our Municipal Election Project. We are speaking[…]
The QNet Municipal Election Project takes to the streets of Belleville
To conclude the first week of the QNetNews Municipal Election Project, our team Greg Murphy, Bevan Hamilton and Suzanne Coolen went downtown and to the waterfront, to ask Bellevillians what[…]
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Downtown cafe finds its niche
Many say Belleville’s downtown is in need of some serious TLC. But one local business owner says she’s found her niche, and with it, the sweet smell of success. QNet[…]
Momstown launches in Belleville
By Amanda Lorbetski BELLEVILLE – A national support group for mothers is bringing a branch to Belleville. Momstown is an event and media company providing programming to children up to[…]
Live event: Minimum-wage increase up for debate
The Ontario government has decided to raise the minimum wage to $11 per hour as of June 1. But how will this affect businesses and their workers locally? Will raising[…]
Build Belleville wants downtown revitalized
By Amanda Lorbetski BELLEVILLE – A Build Belleville public information meeting is coming up, this time focusing on downtown revitalization. Build Belleville, an initiative launched by Mayor Neil Ellis in[…]
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