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The Kafana helps launch 4th annual Belleville Downtown Blues Festival

21-08-2026 18:07 via intelligencer.ca

A pleasant summer evening, food treats and entertainment by blues musicians Penny Boyd and Al Bergman drew a steady crowd to a media event at The Kafana, Thursday evening, planting the seeds for a successful Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11 and 12 at the fourth annual Belleville Downtown Blues Festival.As an attraction, the festival is offering 100 per cent free audience attendance at all events, plus 100 per cent all Canadian and all Blues talent. The festival, which was started in 2022, the last

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County asking public to take survey to shape future of fire services

21-08-2026 16:23 via intelligencer.ca

The County of Prince Edward is asking for public input as it develops a Fire Master Plan.The Fire Master Plan will recommend strategies and actions that Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue can use to ensure that community needs are met today and in the future.The municipality has partnered with The Loomex Group to review its fire and emergency services and develop a comprehensive plan. Loomex is working closely with Fire and Rescue throughout the process.Loomex is directly engaging many indivi

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Great St. James stairway replacement under way for fall completion

21-08-2026 13:46 via intelligencer.ca

Replacement work was scheduled to begin Monday, Aug. 24 on the Great St. James stairway connecting the East Hill neighbourhood near the city water tower to downtown and Moira River Parks and Riverfront Trail.The municipal link, the city said, should be completed by the fall go give residents quick pedestrian access to the city core.“The existing wooden staircase will be removed and replaced with a new galvanized steel staircase. The new stairs will provide greater durability and longevity

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TD Tree Days set to plant 750 trees and shrubs to green Belleville

21-08-2026 13:37 via intelligencer.ca

The City of Belleville is inviting residents to roll up their sleeves and help make the community a little greener during a TD Tree Days event this September.The City is working with TD to host the community planting event at Brimley Court on Saturday, Sept. 26.Volunteers will help plant 750 native trees and shrubs to enhance the local green space. The planting will help support wildlife habitat, improve stormwater management and contribute to the overall health of the local environment.“

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Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool closing for the season by month’s end

21-08-2026 13:31 via intelligencer.ca

Looking to take a dip in Belleville’s only outdoor municipal pool this summer?You may want to do it sooner rather than later.The city’s Community Services Department is inviting residents to make the most of the final days of summer at the Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool before the season wraps up.The pool will close for the season at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29.“Thank you to everyone who joined us for another great summer season at the Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool. As sum

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