Belleville news

• Prince Edward County council approves 2026 budget

  15-01-2026 18:00 via intelligencer.ca
  Prince Edward County council approved its 2026 municipal budget on Tuesday resulting in a 3.56 per cent property tax increase for the year. The tax-supported operating budget of $87.7 million — $56.8 million raised through taxation — will fund the delivery of services such as road and bridge maintenance, garbage pick-up, policing, recreational programs, emergency services, libraries, museums, community services, and long-term care. Mayor Steve Ferguson presented the budgets that were
  
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• Brighton approves budget, residents will see 4.9% levy increase in 2026

  15-01-2026 17:53 via intelligencer.ca
  Brighton council has approved its 2026 budget with a 4.9 percent municipal levy increase. With the County of Northumberland approving a 3.77 percent levy increase for 2026, the combined impact on the average property tax bill will be an increase of 4.0 percent. A residential property assessed at $400k will see an approximate increase of $13.04 monthly, or $156.51 annually. “An increase is necessary to continue providing services that residents rely on, while enhancing the current levels of
  
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• Friends help mother travel to Milan to watch Belleville son compete in Olympics

  15-01-2026 17:30 via intelligencer.ca
  Belleville resident Lisa Fralick wants nothing more than to be rinkside to watch her son Trennt Michaud compete in the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy after opening ceremonies February 6. But the financial expenses of travel and accommodation for the 22-day international sport competition is proving more costly than expected to watch Michaud take on the world’s best figure skaters competing for the gold medal. Belleville-born Michaud and pairs skating partner Lia Pereir
  
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• Bringing the warmth of Africa to Belleville this Valentine’s Day

  15-01-2026 16:59 via intelligencer.ca
  QUINTE ARTS COUNCIL Belleville audiences are invited to escape the cold and step into the vibrant heart of an African village—without ever leaving town. On Saturday, February 14, 2026, the African Arts Institute presents WON’MA AFRICA, an electrifying concert that promises warmth, joy, and unforgettable artistry, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Created by visionary choreographer Yamoussa Bangoura, WON’MA AFRICA—meaning “Our Africa” in the Sousou langua
  
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• Belleville’s Own: Harvesting heaven by mining the gold of the soul

  15-01-2026 16:43 via intelligencer.ca
  VIC SCHUKOV Deborah Lynn, born and raised in Stirling, started singing, playing guitar, and songwriting at the age of 16. Her repertoire is a uniquely personal oasis, inspired through harvesting the deepest reaches of Heaven itself. Songwriters are compelled to mine that gold of the soul. “Writing music is therapy for me it fills my cup. If you’re in a down mood, sometimes you go with that and come up with these deep tracks. And when it’s opposite, it lifts your spirit. I love
  
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• CARP chapter gets tax tips

  15-01-2026 15:36 via intelligencer.ca
  As income tax time rolls around again soon, the Greater Quinte Area Chapter of CARP (Canadian Association of Retired Persons) was host to two tax experts from the Ontario Finance Ministry office at Oshawa. Members and guests turned out for close to a full house in the spacious all purpose room on the second floor of the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. The speakers were Morgan Seeley and Maimuna  Din, who emphasized the importance of all residents to make themselves familiar with tax regu
  
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