• Businesses voice opposition to proposed 171% hike in development charges

    Businesses voice opposition to proposed 171% hike in development charges
    If approved by Belleville city council, a potential spike in non-residential development charges could stifle the city’s growth in the short and long term, members of the business community said in a public meeting Monday at City Hall.Given tough economic challenges for city manufacturers, industry and businesses, they said increased development charges will make it more difficult to draw new industry or expand existing ones at a time of thinning profit margins.The concerns were raised in
  • Family fun coming to Vanderwater Conservation Area Aug. 11

    Family fun coming to Vanderwater Conservation Area Aug. 11
    Quinte Conservation is giving area families another reason to get outside on Aug. 11 as its Discovery Day event returns to Vanderwater Conservation Area south of Tweed.“We’re excited to welcome the community back to Discovery Day at Vanderwater for another year of outdoor fun and exploration,” said Lindsay Nash, the conservation authority’s outreach and stewardship coordinator, in a news release. “With interactive activities, live reptiles and birds of prey, and ha
  • Costco to build $37M outlet in Belleville on Bell Boulevard: Mayor Ellis

    Costco to build $37M outlet in Belleville on Bell Boulevard: Mayor Ellis
    One of North America’s largest wholesale retail firms is set to build a new discount warehouse on Bell Boulevard in Belleville by late 2027.On Monday, Mayor Neil Ellis informed city council the American-based firm Costco Wholesale has confirmed it will construct a large shopping facility on property just west of Towne Place Suites by Marriot and Shorelines Casino Belleville on the north side of the commercial strip.Ellis said he met with Louie Loberti, director of real estate development

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