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Presidential election a key moment, Belleville’s Brazilian community says

October 6, 2022 at 11:31 am

By Victoria Caminha BELLEVILLE – The first round of the presidential election in Brazil took place on Sunday with no clear winner, and the Brazilian community in Quinte is keeping[…]

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“Mr. History” mourned

October 5, 2022 at 10:38 am

By Jordan Mills BELLEVILLE – Gerry Boyce, a prominent member of the Belleville community and a founder of the Hastings Historical Society, has passed away. Boyce died overnight Tuesday. Known[…]

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Chief R. Donald Maracle sets agenda for next term

December 7, 2021 at 3:59 pm

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – R. Donald Maracle is setting out his agenda by focusing on safe drinking water and affordable housing issues, after being re-elected as the Chief of[…]

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Quinte residents react to the proposed increase in Ontario’s minimum wage

November 4, 2021 at 9:03 am

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – There is lots of reaction locally to the recently proposed changes to Ontario’s general minimum wage. The Ontario government proposed raising the general minimum wage[…]

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Hastings and Prince Edward counties to receive funding for health care

October 21, 2021 at 1:53 pm

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – The Ontario government is investing $2,008,399 for health care infrastructure in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced that[…]

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Brighton has joined surrounding municipalities in implementing a COVID-19 vaccine policy

October 21, 2021 at 9:11 am

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – Brighton is considering a vaccine mandate that will require all county employees, contractors, volunteers and students as well as members of council and its committees […]

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Quinte Health Care CEO “exceptionally worried” about state of primary care services in Belleville

October 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE ‒ Stacey Daub, president & CEO of Quinte Health Care, brought forth a call to action in the midst of what she calls the “biggest health human[…]

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Upcoming development charges bylaw public meeting for Belleville

October 12, 2021 at 2:15 pm

By Maria Toews BELLEVILLE – A proposed bylaw concerning development charges will be discussed at a public meeting on Monday, Nov. 8. The gathering will discuss the new bylaw of[…]

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Smith announces staff increases at Bay of Quinte long-term care homes

October 7, 2021 at 2:19 pm

By Jacob Willis BELLEVILLE – Prominent political figures in the Bay of Quinte met in front of Hastings Manor Wednesday for the announcement of a $4.9 billion provincial investment in long-term[…]

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Council fight over friendship flight to Lahr

September 30, 2021 at 1:37 pm

By Rhythm Rathi BELLEVILLE – Two councillors get into a debate with the Mayor Mitch Panciuk regarding the friendship flight to Lahr, Germany at Monday night’s council meeting. The flight[…]