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Belleville-born student's TEDx talk proposes ideas for Caribbean climate response

06-08-2026 18:45 via intelligencer.ca

After living through the physical and economic devastation wreaked by hurricanes, Belleville-born student Michael Saunders is advocating for changes in how countries can mitigate the storms’ economic impacts.The 21-year-old was raised in the Turks and Caicos Islands.He’s now trying to raise awareness of how Caribbean countries, as well as Canada and other nations, can work together to lessen the economic impact of climate change.Saunders is entering his fifth year at the University

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Quinte Conservation issues water safety statement

06-08-2026 16:36 via intelligencer.ca

Quinte Conservation is currently operating watershed dams to manage a quick increase in water levels brought on from last weekend’s weather events.Over the weekend, the watershed experienced widespread rainfall from a low-pressure system which brought 40-50 mm of rain. In addition, isolated thunderstorms, notably over the Black River in Tweed brought an additional 20-30 mm of rain which resulted in some areas receiving upwards of 80 mm of rainfall.The sudden rise in levels on the Black Ri

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The Delhi Pageant returns to Picton’s Green Gem

06-08-2026 15:36 via intelligencer.ca

This summer Prince Edward County arts organization The Department of Illumination is bringing back The Delhi Pageant, their theatrical love letter to Delhi Park. Originally produced in 2025, it was the culmination of the company’s summer-long residency in Picton’s largest green space, Delhi Park. Based out of their vibrant solar-powered mobile studio, the artists papier-mâchéd masks, painted banners and sewed costumes in the great outdoors, all the while listening to bi

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July home sales, new listings decline throughout local region

06-08-2026 15:24 via intelligencer.ca

Home sales and new listings activity declined in July compared to June according to the Central Lakes Association of REALTORS® (CLAR) July 2026 Housing Market Reports. There were a total of 1,430 home sales across its six regions during July with sales and new listings activity declining across most CLAR Regions, while average sale prices continued to vary by local market. “After several months of increased sales activity, the market saw a more moderate pace in July, while inventory l

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Big lineup set for 2026 PEC Jazz Festival

06-08-2026 14:43 via intelligencer.ca

It may not be exactly like the famous hit musical, Chicago, but audiences can still expect plenty of razzle dazzle for the 2026 Prince Edward County Jazz Festival, which opens Wednesday Aug. 12 at 11 a.m. with one of three workshop sessions in the old Picton Town Hall on Ross Street. The theme will be Brazilian samba percussion. Theme for at the next session Friday, same time and place, will be jazz for the ukulele. One of the festival stars, Anh Phung leads the final session Friday morning. al

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