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• Cornwall's CREATE dissolves - Belleville Intelligencer

  22-03-2022 23:26
  
  Cornwall's CREATE dissolves  Belleville Intelligencer
  
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• Donate to outdoor education program to support late teacher's legacy

  09-03-2026 21:19
  Laurie Gashinski wanted kids to learn about the outdoors, and Quinte Conservation is asking the public to support the late teacher’s legacy. Gashinski taught at Belleville’s Sir James Whitney School for the Deaf. She was a passionate teacher who, before her death in 2024, was working on implementing an outdoor education program. She died that summer after a long, courageous battle with cancer, Quinte Conservation stated in a news release. Her friends and family then created the Lauri
  
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• Auxiliary to Campbellford Memorial Hospital buys food-delivery carts

  09-03-2026 21:15
  The Auxiliary to Campbellford Memorial Hospital has purchased two new heating and cooling food transportation carts. The carts are designed to maintain both hot and cold food items at safe and appropriate temperatures between the kitchen and patients’ rooms, ensuring meals are delivered consistently at the correct temperature. “The auxiliary is committed to supporting initiatives that directly impact patient care and comfort,” reads an statement from the auxiliary. “We un
  
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• Belleville councillor frustrated by options after Ontario speed camera ban

  09-03-2026 19:19
  Ask Belleville Coun. Garnet Thompson about the city’s loss of automated speed cameras, or what can be done without them, and you’ll hear the frustration in his voice. “It was an easy way to slow people down, and not everybody was paying (for the cameras),” said Thompson, who chairs the city’s transportation committee. “Now, if we start doing traffic calming without government funding, everybody’s going to pay, not just the speeders.” Ontario’
  
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• Firefighters train to meet new provincial certification standards

  09-03-2026 17:18
  In 2022, the Province of Ontario introduced Regulation 343/22, known as Mandatory Firefighter Certification. The regulation established minimum training and certification requirements for firefighters based on the services offered by a municipality’s fire department. Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services is considered a full-service department, covering a large response area that includes the Highway 401 corridor, the Trent–Severn Waterway, the Bay of Quinte, and a wide municipal l
  
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• The Children’s Foundation’s “A Night in Éire” gala raises record $408,000

  09-03-2026 17:15
  More than 400 community members gathered Saturday evening in Belleville for The Children’s Foundation’s annual Gala, “A Night in Éire.” The Irish-inspired celebration was filled with generosity, laughter, and a shared commitment to supporting local children and youth, said organizers. The sold-out event, sponsored by McDougall Insurance, raised more than $408,000, the highest total ever raised at a Guardian Angel Gala. Proceeds support The Children’s Foundati
  
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• The Children’s Foundation’s “A Night in Éire” gala raises more than $408,000

  09-03-2026 17:15
  More than 400 community members gathered Saturday evening in Belleville for The Children’s Foundation’s annual Gala, “A Night in Éire.” The Irish-inspired celebration was filled with generosity, laughter, and a shared commitment to supporting local children and youth, said organizers. The sold-out event, sponsored by McDougall Insurance, raised more than $408,000, the highest total ever raised at a Guardian Angel Gala. Proceeds support The Children’s Foundati
  
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• Prince Edward County work crews moving to repair roadway potholes

  08-03-2026 23:17
  Spring is just around the corner. But so, unfortunately, are potholes. To combat the yearly appearance of roadside hazards, Prince Edward County said it is working on repairing roads as part of “the largest road improvement program the county has ever seen, $14 million worth of work in 2026. That total includes $4.5 million in rehabilitation and preventative maintenance on 53 kilometres of rural roads, $874,000 more than 2025.” Potholes are a fact of driving life, but they are partic
  
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• Bancroft man fined $7,000 for unlawfully hunting at night

  08-03-2026 23:06
  Noah Taylor of Bancroft pleaded guilty to unlawfully hunting at night, using another person’s licence and possessing another person’s tag while hunting. He was fined $7,000 and is suspended from hunting for one year. The Ontario Court of Justice heard that on December 6, 2024, conservation officers started an investigation into the hunting activities of Taylor. Officers received information that Taylor harvested a white-tailed buck between December 5 and December 6, 2024. As a result
  
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• QW firefighters battle Murray Ward house fire in Barcovan area

  08-03-2026 22:57
  Quinte West firefighters knocked down an aggressive house fire Fri., March 6, on County Road 64 in Murray Ward. The fully involved blaze kept 23 firefighters on the offensive following the 9:30 a.m. call for assistance, said Fire Chief John Whelan. Whelan said he called in water tankers from three other stations to battle the fire. The Ontario Provincial Police, Emergency Medical Services, Hydro One and Victim Services also responded. Damage is estimated at $600,000. The cause of the blaze was u
  
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• Supporters gather in Belleville to mark International Women’s Day

  08-03-2026 22:36
  Amnesty International Quinte observed International Women’s Day on Sunday in a ceremony called “We Are One,” to stand in solidarity with women and girls at home and around the world. A group of about 50 men and women gathered in a chilly breeze at Market Square behind Belleville City Hall to recognize women during a time of great upheaval. Supporters reflected on the theme “Standing in Her Shoes: Women in a World of Turmoil” before embarking on a short walk to the f
  
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• Belleville-born Olympian Trennt Michaud feted at homecoming celebration

  08-03-2026 22:26
  For accomplished Olympic skater and Belleville-born son Trennt Michaud, the adage ‘there’s no place like home’ took on new meaning on the weekend following his personal best performance at the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2006 last month in Italy. He shared the sentiment on Saturday in an emotional, heartwarming homecoming as city residents flocked to the Crossfit gym to congratulate Michaud for not only making the city proud but also his country with his eighth-place ranking
  
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• Random Acts of Kindness Week turns 30 with daily activities

  06-03-2026 20:07
  Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week is turning 30 and organizers are once again encouraging residents to brighten others’ days. March 9 marks the start of the week’s activities, all of which are intended to counter the impact of violence. “Although we dedicate this week to acts of kindness, kindness is something that should happen every day in our lives,” said Chris Macdonald in a news release. She and her sister, Pam Smith, co-chair the VARAK Week organiz
  
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• Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services to participate in Ice Water Rescue Course

  06-03-2026 20:01
  QUINTE WEST – Members of the Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services will participate in a NFPA 1006 Ice Water Rescue Training Course delivered by the Hastings Prince Edward Mutual Aid Association Regional Fire Training Centre on March 6, 7, and 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Trent Port Marina. Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services members together with firefighters from across the province will participate in this nationally recognized course to learn ice and cold water rescue
  
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• Hastings County residents' concerns remain after Alto rail meeting

  06-03-2026 19:23
  MADOC TOWNSHIP – The discussion was civil and interest keen, but the first public meetings in Hastings County on the Alto high-speed rail project did little to dispel Hastings County residents’ concern and skepticism. Alto is the Crown corporation overseeing the project. Its media relations manager, Benoit Bourdeau, said 922 people in total attended Thursday’s two sessions at the township recreation hall on Highway 62. They toured displays on such topics as routes, safety, and
  
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• Local cadets get cooking lessons from Yukon Galley staff

  06-03-2026 19:11
  On February 26th, 79 Trent Sea Cadets had an unforgettable experience at the Yukon Galley on Canadian Forces Base Trenton. During the kitchens off hours, members of the Canadian Armed Forces volunteered their time to teach cadets practical, real-world cooking skills.
  Cadets rolled up their sleeves and helped make hearty soup and grilled cheese, learning useful kitchen techniques in a professional environment. The Yukon Galley staff went above and beyond to create an engaging, supportive, and ge
  
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• Belleville's Spring Activity Guide is now live

  06-03-2026 18:40
  Spring is just around the corner, and the City of Belleville’s Community Services Department is excited to help you shake off the winter. As the days grow longer, the City’s Spring Recreation Registration opens the door to fresh activities, new routines and fun for all ages. The 2026 Spring Activity Guide is now live. Browse today to explore the offerings and plan the programs you’d like to register for. Registration dates and details for the April 13 – June 15 session ar
  
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• Quinte Conservation issues water safety warning due to anticipated heavy rainfall

  06-03-2026 17:57
  Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for nuisance flooding due to expected rainfall and warming temperatures. Weather forecasts for the Quinte Watershed predict 30-35 mm of rainfall in the southern portions of the watershed and Prince Edward County over the next few days. Areas north of Hwy 7 are expected to receive 20-25 mm of rainfall. Warm temperatures may exceed 10C over the weekend, leading to significant snowpack reductions south of HWY 7. Prince Edward County may los
  
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• Fundraiser hockey game to support Tyendinaga minor sports

  05-03-2026 18:48
  The Tyendinaga Police Service will be taking on the Mohawk Fire Department this Saturday, March 7 for a fundraising hockey game starting at 2 p.m. at the Deseronto Community Centre.
  This is an inaugural event that will raise funds for the Tyendinaga Minor Lacrosse Association as well as the Tyendinaga Thrashers hockey program.
  After the game, community members will be invited to skate on the ice with the players.
  Admission is free, but youth athletes will be collecting donat
  
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• Choose your own adventure at Glanmore National Historic Site for March Break

  05-03-2026 18:31
  The City of Belleville’s Glanmore National Historic Site, part of the community services department, is offering family fun for March break this year. Drop in throughout the week to choose your own adventure. An interactive, self-guided experience will encourage families to explore the museum in a new way. Throughout the historic house, guests can choose which activities and challenges to complete as they uncover clues and solve a mystery. March break activities will run from Tuesday, Marc
  
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• City of Quinte West is now a Next Generation 911 community

  05-03-2026 18:15
  QUINTE WEST – Residents of Quinte West now benefit from Next Generation 911 (NG911), a major advancement in emergency communications technology delivered through Quinte West’s fire dispatch provider, St. Catharines Fire Services.The successful launch of NG911 by St. Catharines Fire Services enhances emergency call handling for the 36 municipalities it serves across Ontario, including Quinte West. The Ontario government, through the Solicitor General has provided $4,016,982 in funding
  
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• Change your clocks and your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries

  05-03-2026 17:55
  QUINTE WEST – Daylight saving time begins this weekend. Remember to set your clocks one hour ahead at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 8.While updating your clocks, residents are reminded to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. A monthly check of your alarms helps ensure that they are working properly and will help keep your home and family safe.Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services reminds residents to prepare for a safe year with these helpful and proactive tips:&bull
  
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• Be part of something BIG – Community Mural Mosaic Project

  05-03-2026 17:01
  The Quinte Arts Council is offering our community something truly extraordinary — the opportunity to help create a 12 x 24 foot mural mosaic that will be unveiled this June in downtown Belleville. This large-scale collaborative artwork is part of Canada Connects: Nature’s Canvas National Mural and features a custom mural design by Canadian muralist Lewis Lavoie. The full mural is composed of 4,000 individual hand-painted tiles from communities across the country. Of those, 150 tiles
  
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• BELLEVILLE'S OWN: An old-school diner, where flavour meets nostalgia

  05-03-2026 16:23
  Joshua Blake was born in Orangeville. Pursuing his bliss, he has worked as a chef in many fine dining establishments under a lot of good chefs. Self taught, he has cooked his whole life and garnered a business degree from York University. Breaking away, he arrived here in 2016 and took his first small step in business with a food truck called the Real JERKebago featuring roadside authentic Caribbean (“Because my father is Jamaican.”), highlighting fresh jerk chicken off the grill whi
  
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• Biologist Andrea Kingsley to speak at Quinte Field Naturalists meeting

  04-03-2026 21:55
  Brighton biologist Andrea Kingsley will speak at the Quinte Field Naturalists’ next meeting in Belleville. The March 16 meeting will be held at Maranatha Church at 100 College St. W. Kingsley’s work experience includes environmental consulting, natural history interpretation, teaching, research, and volunteering. She holds a master’s degree in biology and has studied the effects of logging on the birds of Algonquin Provincial Park, where she was once a park naturalist. Kingsley
  
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• Southeast Public Health maintaining services amid staff reassignments: deputy

  04-03-2026 21:16
  Southeast Public Health is maintaining services while redeploying various staff, a senior official says, and satellite offices remain open. The move is part of the health unit’s ongoing “harmonization” of operations, Deputy Medical Officer of Health Dr. Linna Li said March 4 in a telephone interview. It stems from the ongoing merger of three southeastern Ontario health units “As a health unit, our goal, in this case, is simply reassignment of people’s main offices,&
  
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• Garbage Bag Tag fee to increase March 18

  04-03-2026 19:50
  The City of Belleville is advising residents that the cost of a garbage bag tag will increase from $3 to $3.50 per tag, effective March 18, 2026. The adjustment was approved by Council as part of the 2026 Budget and reflects rising waste collection and processing costs. User fees help support the long-term sustainability of waste services while managing overall impacts on the tax levy. Garbage bag tags purchased prior to March 18 may continue to be used after the effective date. Tags are availab
  
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• Trenval hires former Loyalist College associate dean to manage Small Business Centre

  04-03-2026 17:48
  A former Loyalist College associate dean is the new operations manager of Trenval Business Development Corp.’s Small Business Centre. Brittany Munro has served in leadership roles for more than a decade. She was most recently the associate dean of business and creative industries at Loyalist College. “I am excited to join Trenval Business Development Corporation and contribute to the continued growth and evolution of the Small Business Centre,” Munro said in a news release. &ld
  
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• Local cadets take aim in Stage II Marksmanship Competition at CFB Trenton

  04-03-2026 16:54
  Marksmen cadet teams of five took to the line Saturday at Canadian Forces Base Trenton, competing in the Southeastern Ontario Area (SEOA) Stage II competition against 19 other zones across Ontario, each hoping their scorecards would be strong enough to advance to the regional competition at CFB Borden in April. Brighton Army Cadets Capt. Pam Hohner, who has overseen the competition for thirteen years, spoke enthusiastically about the event. Each team of five cadets shoots four targets apiece, wi
  
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• Prince Edward County arts groups receive Ontario grants

  04-03-2026 16:20
  Two Prince Edward County arts groups have received provincial cultural funding. Bay of Quinte Progressive Conservative MPP Tyler Allsopp on Tuesday announced details of the grants from the Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, or OCAF. County Arts will receive $40,000 for its 40th-anniversary season taking place April 1 to Nov. 11. The County Stage Company will receive $25,000 for this year’s Expanded Repertory Festival and fall Solo series between June 10 and Nov. 11. “The arts are an
  
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