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• Belleville council censured for breaching Municipal Act in closed meeting

  21-06-2026 03:08
  
  Following investigation, an integrity commissioner has found Belleville council breached a provision of the Ontario Municipal Act by declaring as surplus on March 23 in camera (behind closed doors) a city owned brownfield on South John Street.The property in question is a contaminated open green space adjacent Jane Forrester Park that council was considering to give to a developer for zero dollars until a public outcry led to the idea being rejected by council May 11.In a report released June 1
  
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• Belleville hospital foundation golf tournament wraps up fracture clinic campaign

  19-06-2026 21:50
  Organizers of a golf tournament supporting Belleville General Hospital’s fracture clinic have broken something – but that’s a very good thing.Held June 18 at Belleville’s Black Bear Ridge Golf and Resort, the final Fairways for Fractures tournament broke its fundraising record by bringing in $190,000 to support the clinic’s expansion. It was the largest and most successful tournament to date, with 208 golfers competing.The tournament series has now reached its $1.3
  
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• Edith Lepage Crete: Fury and Grace

  19-06-2026 16:46
  
  Quinte Arts is hosting a powerful exhibition in July by bilingual Quinte West artist and educator Edith Lepage Crete, entitled Fury and Grace. Working in acrylic, Crete presents visceral landscapes, explosive forces of nature, and moments of gentle serenity.There is a poetry to Crete’s approach, both personal and profound. “The canvas is a mirror of my inner world. Through light, movement, and texture, I translate emotion into form. My work seeks the meeting point between strength a
  
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• Quinte Business Achievement Awards organizers seeking 2026 nominations

  19-06-2026 13:45
  
  Local businesses play a vital role in strengthening our community.With that view in mind, now is your chance to show your appreciation by nominating them for a Quinte Business Achievement Award.For 30 years, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards have celebrated everything from excellence in entrepreneurship, business development, and marketing success to customer service, company practices, community involvement, growth and expansion, innovation, and employee training and development.Nominatio
  
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• Convocation at Albert College celebrates the Class of 2026 

  19-06-2026 13:37
  
  Albert College recognized 47 graduates at its 169th Convocation celebration on June 13.Albert College’s Grade 12 graduates were recognized with top awards and celebrated many accomplishments this year in addition to receiving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.The students hail from Canada as well as China and Hong Kong, England and Mexico.Canadian students are from Belleville, Prince Edward County, Trenton, Newburgh, Napanee, Kingston, Barry’s Bay, Oakville, Newmarket and Montr
  
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• Belleville Caribbean Festival to bring music, dancing and summer fun

  19-06-2026 13:25
  
  One of the city’s favourite summer annual festivals is set to once again thrill patrons.Colourful floats, costumed dancers and upbeat music from the islands never fail to get crowds dancing in the streets in the city core.And this year is no different as Belleville celebrates its fifth annual Caribbean Festival featuring culture, music, food, and community engagement on August 15.In a short time, the free, family celebration of Caribbean culture has become a diverse part of the fabric of
  
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• Quinte West Chamber board hires sales veteran Joe Southwell as new CEO

  18-06-2026 21:58
  
  The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce has hired Joe Southwell as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Suzanne Andrews upon her retirement this month.Staff on June 18 made the announcement in a news release.A lifelong Quinte West resident, Southwell was most recently the executive director of the non-profit Central Hastings Early Education and Childcare. He spent the past two years strengthening operations, supporting programs for local families, and working on initiatives which had positiv
  
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• Belleville Police arrest eight people on drug and weapon charges

  18-06-2026 21:22
  
  On June 15, the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Belleville Police K9 and Emergency Response Unit, conducted a vehicle stop in the area of North Park St and Bell Boulevard.The vehicle stop lead to the seizure of:* Taurus G2S 9mm handgun loaded* Glock 27 .40 calibre handgun loaded* 212.2 grams of cocaine* 117.8 grams of fentanyl* 81 pills unknown* 35 Xanax pills* 71 tec pills* 17 oxycodone pills* $8,305 Canadian Currency* Cell phonesFollowing the v
  
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• Belleville Police honour past, present officers in 190th anniversary ceremony

  18-06-2026 20:12
  
  Rows of Belleville Police officers seated under a packed marquis tent at headquarters bowed their heads on Thursday to pay homage to fallen police officers past and present lost in the line of duty.It was a time to mourn, it was a time to celebrate those who have put community before self through 190 years of keeping the peace in the city and beyond.The ceremony remembered not only past Belleville officers but also paid homage to a string of officer fatalities across Ontario in recent weeks inc
  
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• Dancing with the Stars Quinte raises over $24,500 for Volunteer + Information HPE

  18-06-2026 19:31
  
  The 18th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte raised an incredible $24,528.35 in support of volunteerism and community connection across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.Held on May 29 at the Empire Theatre, the event brought together dancers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community supporters for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and generosity.“These funds will have a meaningful impact on our ability to connect volunteers with local organizations and strengthen the nonpro
  
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• Westben and Trent Hills Pride partner for first-ever Pride celebration on Willow Hill

  18-06-2026 18:47
  
  CAMPBELLFORD — For nearly a quarter-century, Westben has welcomed artists and audiences from all walks of life to gather through music, storytelling, and shared experiences. Next weekend, that spirit of belonging takes centre stage as Westben hosts its first-ever dedicated Pride event in partnership with Trent Hills Pride.Pride at Westben will take place Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on Willow Hill, bringing together acclaimed queer performers for an evening of music, laughter, drag, and cele
  
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• The strange case of the sunken safe: a Marmora mystery

  18-06-2026 18:22
  
  The waters of the Crowe River in Marmora are clear, but the story behind something beneath the surface is much more murky.Veteran scuba diver and instructor Raimund Krob of Greenwood, Ont., first began diving in the river in the 1990s. He’s well-acquainted with it and the features below its surface, such as logs from Marmora’s logging boom and a few other curiosities.“It’s been the odd garden gnome or something that has found its way down there,” Krob said in a tel
  
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• Quinte Conservation warns of storm surge and waves

  18-06-2026 17:26
  
  Quinte Conservation has released a Shoreline Conditions Statement warning shoreline residents along the Bay of Quinte water levels may exceeed 75.6m.Lake Ontario’s average lake-wide water level is currently at 75.4 m. The region is set to experience sustained winds from the south and southwest of 40-60 km/h from June 18 to June 20. Strong winds will create a storm surge in the eastern end of Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte with waves reaching 1-3 metres in height. Lake Ontario and the
  
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• Share your feedback on upcoming County Road 49 rehabilitation

  18-06-2026 16:59
  The County of Prince Edward is asking for public feedback on the major structural rehabilitation of County Road 49.Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTMW596 to fill out the survey.The results of the survey will help inform the project and the ways the municipality communicates to residents, businesses and visitors.
  The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Paper copies will be available at Shire Hall. You can also call Customer Service at 613.476.2148 extension 1023 to ar
  
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• Quinte West Coun. Shelley Stedall running for mayor, retiring as Stirling CAO

  18-06-2026 16:58
  
  Quinte West Coun. Shelley Stedall has retired as Stirling-Rawdon’s chief administrative officer to run for mayor of Quinte West.Stedall had a 35-year career in municipal government. She’s been a city councillor since 2022.The news release announcing her campaign for the mayor’s chair stated her work as councillor was “a natural extension of her lifelong commitment to public service and community involvement.”“Serving the residents of Quinte West as a councill
  
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• YouthCreate is back and better than ever

  18-06-2026 16:39
  
  YouthCreate is primarily a digital initiative to cultivate a dedicated space designed for creative individuals between the ages of 14 and 24. It is intended to be safe, fun, and educational, offering youth real community, leadership, and opportunities. YouthCreate empowers young people by providing an independent environment where they can lead and explore on their own terms, free from adult management.Powered by the Quinte Arts Council, it was founded in 2025 by Lauren Little and Arlo Newman,
  
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• Nominate a local environmental champion for stewardship awards 

  17-06-2026 18:50
  
  The City of Belleville is inviting residents to help recognize local environmental champions by submitting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards.Nominations are now open and will be accepted until July 14 at 4 p.m. The awards celebrate individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated leadership and commitment to environmental stewardship in the community.Eligible nominees may be recognized for contributions in areas including built environment, enviro
  
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• Canada Day celebrations musical lineup set for West Zwick’s Park

  17-06-2026 18:42
  
  City organizers have confirmed a series of live musical acts for Canada Day at West Zwick’s Park in Belleville.The “pavilion will be rockin’ all day long on July 1,” said city staff.Included this year is a list of musical acts sure to entertain all age groups.* Feral Minks An electrifying indie rock band from Kitchener blending raw indie rock energy with introspective lyricism, driven by edgy guitar riffs and haunting synths.* Lake Porter This Kingston-based trio bring t
  
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• Shark 24 World Championships welcomed by BQYC on Bay of Quinte

  17-06-2026 18:35
  
  The Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC) is welcoming world-class sailors to the 2026 Shark 24 World Championships in Belleville.The regatta will officially open on Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. as part of the BQYC’s 150 th anniversary celebrations planned for September.Hosted on the Bay of Quinte, the championship will bring together top Shark 24 sailors from across Canada, the United States, and Germany and Austria.The event will highlight the Bay of Quinte’s and its reputation as one of N
  
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• Allsopp announces new Seniors Active Living Centre in Quinte West

  17-06-2026 18:18
  
  Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 in Trenton has been approved to host one of Ontario’s 416 Seniors Active Living Centres.“The Trenton Legion has long been a central hub for veterans and other seniors in Quinte West to gather for socialization, education, nutrition and physical activity,” said Allsopp on Tuesday.“This new funding will provide sustainability and allow these programs to reach more seniors in our community,
  
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• Bay of Quinte bands joining forces for massive concert

  17-06-2026 17:37
  
  The Trenton Citizen Band have been asked again to kick off the summer concert series for Quinte West.“I suggested that we repeat last year’s very successful mass concert band concert,” said Dan Shaer, Director of The Trenton Citizen Band.This combination of bands had never, before 2025, come together to perform as one band. Included in this year’s concert, in addition to the Trenton Citizens Band, will be, The Belleville Concert Band under the direction of Brian Coughlan
  
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• EORN's Cell Gap Project ending this summer; most towers now online

  16-06-2026 19:50
  
  Nearly all of eastern Ontario should have reliable access to mobile telephone and data service – depending on users’ service providers – by summer’s end.The Eastern Ontario Regional Network’s Cell Gap Project is nearing its end, with most of the required work already completed.Network chief executive officer Jason St. Pierre delivered the news to Hastings County’s finance, property, and personnel committee during members’ June 16 meeting in Belleville.&
  
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• Belleville’s Own: Unleash your inner champion at the Dog Pound

  16-06-2026 18:05
  
  Jason Seymour is the perfect Belleville’s Own profile. Born and raised in Belleville, he never left to seek greener pastures and instead remained in his hometown to pay it forward. His feel-good story:“I grew up in a rough neighbourhood. I didn’t have a lot of structure growing up. At 15, I had a friend whose dad was a golden gloves boxer, and he trained us one summer. I developed the ability to box, but I didn’t use it for the purpose of competing. I grew up in low-inco
  
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• Varied concert for Carpe Diem

  16-06-2026 16:42
  
  A near capacity crowd jammed into the Parrott Gallery on June 6 to enjoy the annual spring concert by the Carpe Diem ensemble, based at Marmora, but conducted by Belleville area musician-teacher Joel Bootsma.Repertoire for the 17-piece ensemble spanned baroque era works by Bach to contemporary pieces such as I Have a Dream by ABBA.Bach works included a movement from his famous Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.In a more contemporary mood was Leroy Anderson’s Syncopated Clock, Mancini’s Pin
  
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• Gofundme campaign raising funds for Quinte West fire victims

  16-06-2026 16:23
  
  An online campaign is helping a family who was left without shelter after fire ravaged their home in Quinte West.Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services fought the large blaze at 17 Bayside Drive shortly after noon on June 12 but the home was destroyed.All four members of the family made it out to safety.Marla Brum wrote on fundme.com that her sister’s family needed help to recover from the fire.As of early Tuesday, donations had reached $21,617 of the $26,000 goal.“On Friday, June
  
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• Belleville council to apply for development charge reduction program

  16-06-2026 00:42
  
  Belleville city council rolled the dice in a special meeting Monday before voting to apply for a new $8.8 billion federal-provincial program calling for municipalities to slash development charges to spur on new housing across Ontario.But whether the city will cash in when the political roulette wheel stops is entirely unknown ahead of a deadline of June 19 to apply for what’s known as the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) program, council heard.In that program, Prime Minister M
  
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• PECelebrates runs until July 1 throughout The County

  15-06-2026 20:38
  
  PECelebrates, a celebration of community, cultures and Canada, is underway acroos Prince Edward County.The annual event got underway Sunday, June 14 with a Pride Picnic and Skate Social on the rink behind the Sophiasburgh Town Hall, and runs until Canada Day, July 1.PECelebrates features a variety of events and activities that mark National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride Month, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and Canada Day.
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• City of Quinte West, CUPE Local 799.3 workers, agree to conciliation

  15-06-2026 20:36
  
  Unionized Quinte West inside and outside workers have agreed with their city employers to conciliation.The existing contract with 145 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 799.3 expired on March 31, 2026.According to a release by the City of Quinte West, city staff said, “as part of the normal collective bargaining process, both parties have agreed to participate in conciliation with a provincially appointed conciliator later this week. Conciliation is a standard step in the bar
  
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• More than 70 charges laid during ATV Safety Week by OPP

  15-06-2026 20:10
  
  All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Week has come to an end, with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Snow Vehicle, ATV, Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE) Unit and detachment members laying more than 70 charges across the region.Officers from the 13 Detachments in Central Region, along with the Central Region SAVE Unit, conducted coordinated enforcement and education initiatives between June 1 and June 7 focusing on ATV safety.Officers maintained a strong presence on trail systems, ta
  
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• Belleville Theatre Guild’s Sister Act a miracle

  15-06-2026 17:52
  
  Take a complex but popular recent musical, recruit a cast of dozens, including a who’s who of Belleville Theatre Guild members with everyone having to sing and dance and put them on the Pinnacle Playhouse stage. The result is Sister Act, a busy, ambitious stage full of fun, humour and excitement.The show doesn’t really need any promotion. The guild’s well-known reputation for presenting quality musicals meant a sellout was ensured even before opening night for a 12 show run.On
  
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• Leading Edge Quinte debuts to strong attendance and positive reception 

  15-06-2026 17:45
  
  QUINTE WEST – The inaugural Leading Edge Quinte event was a resounding success, bringing together more than 80 business and community leaders from a wide range of industries on June 11 at Batawa Ski Hill. Hosted by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, the event marked a new chapter for leadership development in the Bay of Quinte region. Reimagined from its previous virtual format featuring international speakers, Leading Edge Quinte introduced a locally focused, in-person experience that
  
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• Belleville construction values reach $13.8M year over year in May

  15-06-2026 17:27
  
  Monthly building permits issued in May were higher than the same month in 2025, city statistics show.Belleville’s building department issued 74 new building permits as compared to 70 permits for the same month the year before.Total construction value registered for May in Belleville, according to statistics provided The Intelligencer by the city’s Building Department, show a recorded $13.8 million in projects compared to $21.9 million in the same month the year before.Municipal reve
  
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• Loyalist College graduates more than 2,600 students

  15-06-2026 17:08
  
  More than 2,600 graduates of Belleville’s Loyalist College received their diplomas June 9 through June 12 during the annual convocation ceremonies.Each ceremony began with the Ohèn:ton Karihwatéhkwen, or “The Words Before All Else,” delivered by Dr. Tewathahá:kwa Jennifer Maracle, Loyalist’s executive director of Indigenous engagement and applied research. Graduates were also congratulated by representatives of the Loyalist College Board of Governors
  
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• New $50M Picton grain terminal to enable quicker farmer access to markets

  15-06-2026 16:57
  
  Parrish & Heimbecker Limited’s investment of over $50 million in a new grain terminal at Picton Terminals Ltd. will provide significant economic benefit across Eastern Ontario, says Tyler Allsopp, Bay of Quinte MPP.He was joined on June 9 by Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture Food and Agribusiness Bill Rosenberg, Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus chair Bonnie Clark and vice-chair Nathan Townsend and Picton Terminals officials to open Parrish & Heimbecker&rs
  
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• Prince Edward County awards 2026 Municipal Community Grants

  15-06-2026 16:42
  
  PICTON — The County of Prince Edward has awarded the recipients of the 2026 Municipal Community Grants Program, supporting local organizations that strengthen community well-being, enhance quality of life, and build capacity across the community.“Prince Edward County is blessed to have so many community-minded organizations and the hundreds of staff and volunteers who work incredibly hard to enrich our community through a variety of activities and initiatives,” Mayor Steve Fer
  
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• Madoc Township council defers vacating of deputy mayor's seat, orders review

  12-06-2026 19:09
  
  Madoc Township council has deferred a vote on vacating the deputy mayor’s seat and ordered a review of some township procedures related to election paperwork.The deferral happened June 9 during a special council meeting. Council, including Deputy Mayor Larry Rollins, also called for a review of the procedures of notification of statutory filing requirements for council members.The meeting came after a press release was posted June 5 to the township’s website and social media. Dated
  
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• Ontario invests $4.9M toward new secondary school addition in Trenton

  12-06-2026 18:47
  
  Ontario is investing $4.9 million for a new addition at École catholique L’Envol to create more student spaces in a growing community.When complete, the project will deliver 138 new secondary student spaces for local families in the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est.“The funding for the École catholique L’Envol addition in Trenton is great news for our community,” said Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte during the announcement on Friday.
  
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• New book chronicles 190-year history of Belleville Police Service

  12-06-2026 17:53
  
  Belleville Police Service celebrations to mark its 190th anniversary on June 16 will be supported by a new book chronicling the long history of keeping the peace in the community.The book offers a comprehensive history of the Belleville Police Service by the Hastings County Historical Society, working in conjunction with the BPS anniversary committee.‘Belleville Police Service, Serving the Community for 190 Years, 1836-2026’ tells the complete story of the police department and is t
  
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• Belleville Police gather to celebrate 190 years of community service

  12-06-2026 17:22
  
  Modern social and professional challenges for Belleville Police Service officers may be far more complex than ever.But, despite new technologies, stricter regulations and societal changes, today’s men and women in blue continue to be anchored by a proud tradition of community service, upheld since the very first Belleville police constables walked the beat in a young struggling village in Upper Canada.That core thrust of keeping community safe and on friendly terms with their protectors r
  
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• Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation enjoys banner year

  12-06-2026 17:04
  
  Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation generated $4,136,000 in revenue through donations, investment income, grants, and fundraising events in the past year.Signature events continued to thrive, including the Stranded in Style Gala, which raised more than $451,000 net, and the John Smylie Memorial Golf Classic, which generated $132,501.The foundation was also named Not-for-Profit of the Year at the Quinte Business Achievement Awards.The foundation continued to support priority equipment purchases
  
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• Hastings County's draft housing plan limited by funding from upper governments

  11-06-2026 20:56
  
  Hastings County’s community and human services committee has endorsed a new 10-year housing and homelessness plan, one limited by a shortfall in funding from the provincial and federal governments.“Over the next decade, Hastings County will focus on strengthening housing stability, expanding access to supportive and affordable housing, enhancing service coordination, and fostering strong community partnerships to develop responsive and inclusive housing solutions,” Warden Bob
  
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• Get into the World Cup spirit at Quinte West Presents… Soccer Central Returns! 

  11-06-2026 17:51
  
  QUINTE WEST — The City of Quinte West invites soccer fans to the Centennial Park Pavilion in Trenton this Sat., June 13, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., for “Quinte West Presents… Soccer Central Returns!”, a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration designed to build local community spirit and excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup.Soccer enthusiasts and families can take part in the excitement with high-energy interactive soccer activities, clinics, and games, including bubble
  
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• Developers invited to share their vision for Quinte West’s surplus land

  11-06-2026 15:55
  
  Quinte West has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from housing developers and non-profit organizations on the development of a mixed-income residential community west of the North Murray Industrial Park.In March 2026, the City of Quinte West Council declared surplus a 13-hectare parcel of vacant land located north of downtown Trenton and west of the North Murray Industrial Park. The City has also amended its Official Plan designation of this land to allow low and medium-densi
  
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• Belleville set to welcome festive attendees to Downtown at Dusk celebration

  11-06-2026 15:32
  
  On the verge of summer’s arrival, Downtown Belleville is preparing to welcome thousands of attendees for one of the city’s most anticipated events of the year.On Fri., June 19, Front Street will be transformed into a vibrant pedestrian festival as Downtown at Dusk returns from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., bringing together live music, artisan market, food trucks, fashion, entertainment, and community celebration in the heart of the city.Throughout the evening, visitors can enjoy performances
  
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• Belleville launches new application to grow future development in city

  10-06-2026 22:31
  
  Belleville municipal officials have launched a new interactive GIS application called DevReady designed to help developers, investors and property owners make informed development decisions with greater confidence and ease.Developed in-house by GIS supervisor Jason Bonisteel in partnership with the Planning and Building departments, DevReady is a key component of Belleville’s broader investors toolkit and provides users with quick access to zoning information, permitted land uses, develop
  
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• Belleville council in home stretch of answering doctor shortage: Poste

  10-06-2026 22:23
  
  Belleville’s ongoing municipal physician and retention recruitment program has made significant strides to answer a severe doctor shortage in the city this term, city council heard Monday.Karen Poste, city manager of municipal physician recruitment program, informed council that 25 new doctors have been recruited to practise in the city placing Belleville in the home stretch of recitifying the crisis for the time being.By last count, the city has spent more than $7 million of Belleville t
  
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• Ontario transportation ministry conducting safety review of intersection of Hwys. 62 and 7

  10-06-2026 20:59
  
  The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is conducting a safety review of the intersection of Highways 62 and 7 after a February crash that injured two paramedics.That Feb. 2 collision between a transport truck and an ambulance prompted swift action from Centre Hastings council, which voted to ask the ministry for a review and asked for changes to the intersection.The Intelligencer has learned the ministry has begun that review. “Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident,”
  
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• Cornerstone's 10th annual Women's Day Luncheon raises over $84,000

  10-06-2026 18:56
  NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY — Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre (Cornerstone) is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Women’s Day Luncheon, held on Thursday, May 14th at the Best Western in Cobourg, raised a record-breaking over $84,000. These funds will help Cornerstone continue to provide vital programs and services to individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence across Northumberland County.The motivational
  
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• Abducted at Sea: Flotilla activist to speak in Belleville June 27

  10-06-2026 18:44
  
  WhenShahid Mahmood returned to Belleville’s weekly Sunday afternoon vigil for Palestine on May 24, he was greeted with a series of warm embraces from friends and supporters. One enthusiastic bear hug, however, drew a cry of pain.Mahmood had arrived from Istanbul the night before after a 15-hour flight home. Just days earlier, he had been among participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civilian mission seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The voyage ended when Isr
  
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• CARP meeting discusses activities at Presqu'ile Provincial Park

  10-06-2026 18:24
  
  Even many long-lived members of the Greater Quinte Area CARP chapter were surprised and amazed Tuesday at what is going on at Presqu’ile Provincial Park as they listened to a presentation by Beverley Cook, chair of communications for the Friends of Presqu’ile Park, a charitable support organization.She outlined the park’s role as a nature conservation site, but also for public education and recreation plus providing hundreds of hours of volunteer labour from marsh boardwalk to
  
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