Belleville news

• Conservationists urge awareness of turtles emerging for summer

  04-06-2026 16:10 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Belleville’s slowest-moving stampede is set to begin with the emergence of wild turtles across the city.After a slow start to turtle season due to inconsistent temperatures, the weather conditions are lining up at the end of this week to officially kick off nesting season.And, as usual, a perennial favourite is on offer to witness the creatures at Belleville’s turtle pond on the Bay of Quinte.Across the city, female turtles will be leaving wetlands, ponds, and waterways in search of
  
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• Rotary Club of Belleville honours graduating students for exemplary community service

  05-06-2026 18:23 via intelligencer.ca
  
  On Thursday, June 4, the Rotary Club of Belleville hosted its Second Annual Graduating Student Bursary Awards Luncheon at Capers Restaurant, recognizing five graduating students from area high schools for their exceptional volunteer service. Since the 1970s, the Rotary Club’s bursary program has recognized high school students who embody the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. For the second time in the program’s decades-long history, students were invited to attend the event, accompa
  
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• Brighton’s Brian Todd Memorial fund awards 25 grants totaling $155,000

  05-06-2026 17:45 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund has awarded 25 grants of $2,500 each to recipients and organizations totaling $155,000.“These organizations rely on volunteers – 603 of them – to do their important work,” said Judie Mortlock, memorial fund chair.“We want to thank them for their devotion of time and resources used in providing essential services for our residents.”Grants were also awarded under the annual school grants program.Each of the three elementar
  
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• Cultivating Creativity — Pride and Belonging

  05-06-2026 17:41 via intelligencer.ca
  
  THE QAC TEAMQuinte Arts Council marks Pride month with Belonging, the 8th Annual Rainbow Exhibition Celebrating Identity, Inclusion, and Community.Each June, in celebration of Pride Month, the Quinte Arts Council presents the annual Rainbow Exhibition. This is in partnership with Bay of Quinte Pride. Now in its eighth year, the exhibition celebrates the talent, creativity, and lived experiences of local 2SLGBTQIA+ artists and allies, providing a dedicated space for artistic expression at the QA
  
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• Municipal candidate information session slated for Belleville

  05-06-2026 17:22 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The City of Belleville, the City of Quinte West and the County of Prince Edward are inviting prospective candidates and interested residents to attend a joint municipal candidate information session ahead of the municipal election this October.The session will take place on Wed., June 17 from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Fireplace Room at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, located at 265 Cannifton Rd. in Belleville.Staff from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s Eastern Municipal Ser
  
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• Madoc Twp. bridge dedication honours fallen Const. St. Charles

  05-06-2026 17:13 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), alongside family members, community leaders and partners, gathered in Madoc Township June 4 for a bridge dedication ceremony in honour of Const. Charles W. St. Charles, who lost his life while serving in the line of duty nearly 100 years ago.Const. St. Charles, aged 75, was tragically shot while executing a tax distress warrant and died on December 22, 1926.He served as a police officer in Madoc Township for 25 years. He was survived by his wife and two chil
  
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• Housing affordability hurting investment, property manager tells Belleville task force

  05-06-2026 16:48 via intelligencer.ca
  A lack of housing affordability is limiting investment in Belleville, a local property manager has told the city’s homelessness task force.Ishpreet Singh is founder of IPS Property Management, which works with housing providers across the Quinte area to manage residential rental properties. He was among the guest speakers at the June 5 supplemental meeting of Mayor Neil Ellis’ Understanding Homelessness Task Force.Singh said his firm manages a variety of buildings, from single-famil
  
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• Habitat for Humanity PEH breaks ground, seeks future homeowners for Marmora build

  05-06-2026 16:40 via intelligencer.ca
  
  MARMORA — Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings (Habitat PEH) proudly broke ground on June 3, for a semi-detached home that will provide affordable homeownership opportunities for two local families.The land for this project was generously donated to Habitat PEH by St. Paul’s Anglican Church in Marmora. The property was originally donated to the Church in 2004 by members of Marmora Masonic Lodge 222 and Jim Kerr Excavating. Through the generosity and vision of St. Paul’s
  
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• Belleville's homelessness task force hears how businesses could help

  05-06-2026 16:02 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Belleville businesses could help to address homelessness in the city, leading to benefits for all, Mayor Neil Ellis’ homelessness task force heard Thursday.The group’s meetings had ended in May, but members reconvened to gather input from those in business.Members and guest speakers spoke of organizations – including municipalities and businesses – working in silos to tackle problems. They said a more unified approach is needed.“There’s this opportunity now t
  
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• Gay Lea Foundation invests $21,000 in Mammography Campaign at PECMH

  05-06-2026 15:55 via intelligencer.ca
  
  PICTON — The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is pleased to announce a $21,000 grant from the Gay Lea Foundation in support of the mammography campaign for the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH).The funding contributed toward the Foundation’s successful $1 million campaign to purchase a state-of-the-art mammography machine, helping ensure patients in Prince Edward County will continue to have access to leading-edge breast screening technology
  
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• Trenton's Katie Uhlmann wins Canadian Screen Awards, TV development deal

  04-06-2026 19:42 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Trenton native Katie Uhlmann’s farm-inspired digital comedy show is bearing fruit: two Canadian Screen Awards and a development deal.Uhlmann, 38, won one award, shared in another, and was part of a third nomination at a May 30 ceremony in Toronto.She was named best director of a web program or series for Cows Come Home, a six-episode digital series she created with her friend, Lindsey Middleton, the show’s star, co-creator, and co-producer.The show follows Middleton’s characte
  
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• Gallery 121 presents Early Summer Show

  04-06-2026 18:14 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The members of Gallery 121 are delighted to present their Early Summer Show, featuring Guest Artists Emóke Wilsonand Michael Amar, along with Featured Member Artist Cara Hancox, June 2 until July 11. The reception is set for Saturday, June 6 from 2-4 p.m.Cara Hancox is a multi-dimensional artist whose primary medium is acrylic, often enhanced with textural materials and found objects. During her years as an international designer, Cara absorbed a wide range of artistic influences that co
  
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• Patio season returns to Downtown Belleville for summer activities 

  04-06-2026 17:37 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The City of Belleville and Downtown Belleville Improvement Area (DBIA) have announced patio season has officially returned to Downtown Belleville.Patio season is one of Downtown Belleville’s most anticipated summer traditions, transforming the downtown core into a vibrant gathering place where visitors can connect, dine, shop and enjoy the best of the season.With 12 City of Belleville patios located throughout the downtown core, there is no better place to enjoy a morning coffee in the su
  
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• Former Belleville resident named to London Sports Hall of Fame

  04-06-2026 16:44 via intelligencer.ca
  
  A native of Kingston who attended school in Belleville for many years has been named to the London (Ontario) Sports Hall of Fame.Marie Claire Bilyk (née Ross) was named to the hall Wednesday, June 3 along with four other individuals and one team. She will be inducted into the Hall officially this November.Bilyk who attended St. Michael’s Elementary School and Nicholson Catholic College, was a Canadian powerhouse in para-swimming in the 1990s, representing Canada on the internationa
  
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• Downtown Belleville puts a spotlight on Cracked Glass Designs

  04-06-2026 16:25 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Step inside Cracked Glass Designs at 15 Market St., Unit 3 in Downtown Belleville, and you will quickly discover that creativity is always in motion.For owner Kathryn Moores, each day begins with a flurry of activity. From reviewing work orders and coordinating staff to organizing custom commissions, preparing for classes and responding to customer requests, there is rarely a quiet moment.“It doesn’t matter if I walk in five minutes before opening or an hour before opening, it&rsquo
  
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• Prince Edward County gears up for South Shore Fest nature celebration

  04-06-2026 16:18 via intelligencer.ca
  
  If you are a big fan of nature, you may not want to miss the upcoming South Shore Fest hosted by Prince Edward County’s eco group South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI).Held to promote the unique natural heritage of southern reaches of the county, the nature festival is welcoming all to take part in a full sked of activities on June 13.The festival offers everything from forest bathing and nature walks hosted by South Shore Footpath Project volunteers to Wild Thing kids’ activities.Als
  
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• Hastings County AI policy retains human control, sets limits

  03-06-2026 22:45 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Hastings County has a new policy on artificial intelligence, creating limits and guidance for its use and requiring human oversight.County council on May 28 approved a new eastern Ontario AI framework and the resulting new county AI policy.The county’s information technology (IT) director, Larry Dean, said one example of staff use of AI is the gathering of information from multiple sources and the drafting of reports.“At this point, there’s not a structure to it, and that&rsqu
  
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• Quinte Field Naturalists invite youth to attend Mother Earth Summit

  03-06-2026 20:25 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Are you a youth who loves Mother Earth?If you’re interested in attending a fun and educational youth summit on the environment then the Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) would like to hear from you.The field naturalists would like to send a local youth to Ontario Nature’s “Youth Summit for Mother Earth” , a cross-cultural event being held in mid-September.The QFN, partnering with the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, will pay for the successful candidate’s parti
  
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• New mural mosaic project unveiled in Downtown Belleville

  03-06-2026 20:16 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Downtown Belleville BIA was proud to partner with the Quinte Arts Council to unveil a colourful new mural mosaic at 9 Market Street in Downtown Belleville.The community celebration featured many of local residents who contributed tiles to the project, along with the original mural artists and community partners who helped bring the vision to life.The mural is part of Canada Connects: Nature’s Canvas National Mural, a large-scale collaborative artwork designed by Canadian muralist Lewis La
  
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• Real estate sales increase across Quinte in May, says new CLAR report

  03-06-2026 20:10 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Real estate sales are on the increase this spring, according to the Central Lakes Association of Realtors (CLAR).Sales in Hastings, Prince Edward and Northumberland counties were on the upswing in May, regional statistics collected by CLAR show.May real estate activity also recorded “healthy inventory levels and mixed price trends as the spring market remained active throughout the month.”“May’s housing statistics reflect an active market across the CLAR area, with sales
  
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•  Loyalist cuts ribbon on new Medical Radiation Technology lab

  03-06-2026 20:00 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Loyalist College celebrated the grand opening of its Medical Radiation Technology (MRT) lab Tuesday, June 2 with a ribbon cutting event at the Belleville campus.Designed to reflect contemporary clinical environments, the new learning space gives students access to industry-standard equipment and simulated patient-care scenarios that mirror the work they will perform in hospitals and other health care settings.The event included remarks from Mark Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of Loyalist College
  
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• ‘Flying Banana’ arrives at National Air Force Museum of Canada at 8 Wing

  03-06-2026 19:56 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Despite its name, the latest addition to the National Air Force Museum of Canada’s fleet of military aircraft is not a piece of airworthy fruit.The museum, located at 8 Wing Trenton in Quinte West, accepted delivery May 30 of a Vertol Canada CH-125 Workhorse (Piasecki H 21B) from the BC Aviation Museum in Saanich, British Columbia.Commonly referred to as the “Flying Banana” due to its shape, this single-engine tandem rotor helicopter was first acquired by the RCAF in 1954 and
  
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• Hastings County briefs: paramedic medals, child care, more

  02-06-2026 22:20 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Two Hastings-Quinte paramedics have at last received the hardware for an honour awarded last year.Brenda Murray and Kelly Conner were among the 2025 honorees of the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.County Warden Bob Mullin and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services Chief Carl Bowker presented the actual medals May 28 during council’s monthly meeting in Belleville.Both were chosen as 2025 recipients of the medal, however the medals themselves –
  
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• Belleville’s Own: From Mom and Pop to Sis and Bro

  02-06-2026 19:14 via intelligencer.ca
  
  VIC SCHUKOVTrenton-born Dave Hedge, sister Jessica and their mom Tina are the whole show at a lovely breakfast nook called Harbour Café.“Dad (Dave Sr.) bought it at end of 2018,” said Dave and we launched in February 2019. Mom was the show runner as Dad was dealing with health problems. When all the Covid stuff happened, it forced us to look at reality; lockdowns, open a few days, then close, paying employees and rent when we were not open; it forced us to make it truly famil
  
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• Belleville-Quinte Walk to End ALS needs donations for local patients

  02-06-2026 18:02 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The annual Walk to End ALS returns to Belleville Saturday morning, and donations are needed to support patients and families living with the terminal illness.This is the Belleville-Quinte walk’s 25th year, and lead volunteer Evelyn Wilson said organizers are hoping to more than double the average of $30,000 raised here each year for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada.The local goal this year is $35,000. As of press time, a little more than $8,000 had been raised.The first
  
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• Belleville-Quinte Walk to End ALS needs donations

  02-06-2026 18:02 via intelligencer.ca
  
  The annual Walk to End ALS returns to Belleville Saturday morning, and donations are needed to support patients and research into the terminal illness.This is the Belleville-Quinte walk’s 25th year, and lead volunteer Evelyn Wilson said organizers are hoping to more than double the average of $30,000 raised here each year for the Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Society of Canada.The local goal this year is $35,000. As of press time, a little more than $8,000 had been raised.The first 24 wal
  
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• Department of Illumination's Big Fires event June 20 in Picton

  02-06-2026 16:41 via intelligencer.ca
  
  A free, eight-hour party of family-friendly activities and live music will be held June 20 at a Prince Edward County brewery.The Department of Illumination, known for such events as the annual Firelight Festival, is organizing the Big Fires event to mark the summer solstice. Proceeds will raise funds for the group.Held at Slake Brewing at 101 Mowbray Rd., south of Picton, it features a range of musical acts. The brewery is the department’s premier sponsor of the year.Look for Belleville&r
  
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• PEC Soccer Assoc.'s new clubhouse scores $150K from Airbnb FIFA fund

  02-06-2026 16:20 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Airbnb is kicking in $150,000 for the Prince Edward County Soccer Assoc.’s new clubhouse, one of four Ontario donations related to the FIFA World Cup.This year’s World Cup includes games in Canada. Short-term accommodation company Airbnb is the tournament’s official alternative accommodation booking platform. The partnership includes donations for soccer infrastructure projects through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact Program .The program’s other Ontario donations are to c
  
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• June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month in Belleville

  02-06-2026 15:58 via intelligencer.ca
  
  Belleville’s Community Services Department invites residents to join in the celebration of June is Recreation and Parks Month (JRPM), a province-wide movement led by Parks and Recreation Ontario and the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association. The month highlights the many benefits of recreation and parks for physical, social and mental wellbeing. June is also recognized across Ontario as Seniors Month, promoted by the Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility.To celebrate JRPM and Seniors
  
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• Harping for kids at Brighton Public School

  02-06-2026 14:05 via intelligencer.ca
  
  They called themselves Tgobiaritz, a duo from Peterborough area who specialize in Scottish (folk) harp and flute music plus story telling. They are Angelica Ottewill, harpist and Tari Owen, flutist.Between their playing, singing and story telling, they kept a young audience entranced for around an hour as they performed for hundreds of kids from all grades in the school gymnasium Friday afternoon, May 29. Sitting on a hard oak floor, they may have fidgeted a bit, but they listened and watched a
  
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