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• In brief - The Intelligencer

  21-07-2022 19:52 via intelligencer.ca
  
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• Quinte West supports 16 local initiatives through Community Fund Grant

  19-02-2026 16:46 via intelligencer.ca
  Through the 2026 Community Fund Grant, the City of Quinte West approved 16 applications totalling approximately $61,000. This year, the fund will support various projects and initiatives within Quinte West, such as: Food box and meal programs Art and theatre initiatives Recreational programs such as fitness classes, pickleball and swimming lessons Service enhancements for young children and families Events and programming for seniors Through a staff report presented at the Feb. 4 Council meeting
  
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• Belleville's Loyalist College awards record $1.1M in student financial aid

  19-02-2026 16:03 via intelligencer.ca
  Loyalist College has provided students with a record $1.1 million in financial aid supported by donors. Staff on Feb. 18 announced this fiscal year’s achievement in a news release. “Students come to Loyalist motivated to build their future through education, but financial pressures can create challenges on their journey,” the release quoted Loyalist’s director of advancement, Janine Foster, as saying. “Our donors recognize the power of education to ch
  
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• Prioritize supportive housing, St. Thomas delegates tell homelessness task force

  19-02-2026 14:48 via intelligencer.ca
  St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston knows it sounds oversimplified – and he also knows it’s working. Preston was among the St. Thomas delegates who on Feb. 18 met with Belleville’s Understanding Homelessness Task Force. He said his city’s successful homelessness-response program is built around one thing: housing. Task force members quizzed their St. Thomas guests to share their expertise and experience in creating and running a homelessness program that’s become the envy
  
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• Belleville's homelessness task force hears how St. Thomas' plan is working

  19-02-2026 14:48 via intelligencer.ca
  St. Thomas Mayor Joe Preston knows it sounds oversimplified – but it works. But as he told Belleville’s Understanding Homelessness Task Force on Wednesday, his city’s successful response to homelessness program is built around one thing: housing. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis’ Understanding Homelessness Task Force invited delegates from St. Thomas, Ont. to share their expertise and experience in creating and running a homelessness program that’s become the envy of oth
  
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• United Way raises record $2.256 million in annual campaign

  19-02-2026 14:35 via intelligencer.ca
  Defying the odds, United Way Hastings and Prince Edward campaigners have again raised a record amount of community donations, bringing in $2.256 million in their annual campaign. Organizers on Thursday morning in Belleville announced this year’s total of $2,256,387. It’s an increase from last year’s $2.25 million, which was also a record. “I am incredibly proud of this community,” said executive director Brandi Hodge. “A record is a record,” she added wi
  
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• Campbellford Memorial Hospital board and committees seeking new members

  18-02-2026 19:58 via intelligencer.ca
  Campbellford Memorial Hospital directors are inviting community-minded people to join the hospital’s board and committees. “Serving in a governance role at CMH is a chance to make a real, lasting impact on healthcare in our region,” said president and chief executive officer Jeff Hohenkerk in a press release. “We’re looking for individuals who care deeply about CMH and want to help shape its future through meaningful leadership and collaboration.” The roles ar
  
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• Hastings County budget: Ontario funding not keeping pace with costs

  18-02-2026 19:36 via intelligencer.ca
  Ontario municipalities continue to fall behind as revenue fails to keep pace with rising costs, a point underscored in Hastings County’s latest operating and capital budget. County councillors on Tuesday endorsed the budget while calling for sustainable revenue from the Ontario government. “We’ve done a very good job in keeping the overall expenditures low,” treasurer Tony Bird said Wednesday in an interview. The county’s expenses are expected to grow by about 3.1 p
  
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• 7th Annual PEC Period Party set

  18-02-2026 18:47 via intelligencer.ca
  The 7th Annual PEC Period Party, held in partnership with Reaching for Rainbows, will be heldMarch 8 from1-4 p.m. Doors open at 1 p.m.; movie starts at 2 p.m. at the Regent Theatre in Picton. PEC Period Party Founded in 2018, PEC Period Party is a community initiative dedicated to raising awareness about period poverty in Prince Edward County. The project fundraises for essential menstrual products and fosters open, inclusive conversation about menstrual health. PEC Period Party has advocat
  
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• Community Improvement Plan to support housing, reinvestment and sustainable growth

  18-02-2026 18:16 via intelligencer.ca
  The City of Belleville is offering financial help and incentives to property owners and non-profit organizations through its recently updated Community Improvement Plan (CIP). The CIP is designed to encourage projects that align with Council’s long-term vision for growth, including increasing housing supply, revitalizing the downtown core, redeveloping brownfield sites and improving quality of life across the city. The plan offers 15 distinct programs including a range of incentive tools i
  
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• Prom Project announces giveaway days and locations

  18-02-2026 17:59 via intelligencer.ca
  Get ready to shine! The Children’s Foundation (TCF) and The Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation (HPELF), in partnership with the Quinte Mall, have announced the upcoming Prom Project Giveaway Days. Prom Project ensures that every elementary and secondary student can celebrate their milestone moments in style — free of charge. By removing financial barriers, Prom Project helps students access the formal wear they need so they can attend their prom or graduation feeling conf
  
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• $75 for 75 Years: Celebrate 75 Years of Trenton Memorial Hospital and support the future of care

  18-02-2026 17:10 via intelligencer.ca
  QUINTE WEST — Trenton Memorial Hospital is marking a historic milestone in 2026: 75 years of caring for our community. To celebrate, the Trenton MemorialHospital Foundation is hosting a commemorative photo and a special one-day giving initiative, $75 for 75 Years, on February 25th.The anniversary photo will take place at 2 p.m. on February 25 at Trenton Memorial Hospital.Community members are welcome to attend. Attendees are being asked to please park at Ebenezer Christian Reformed Church
  
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• Stirling-Rawdon Council approves 5.4% tax increase

  18-02-2026 16:42 via intelligencer.ca
  STIRLING-RAWDON — Residents will see a 5.4% tax increase on the Stirling-Rawdon Township portion of their municipal taxes in 2026.
  At a Special Meeting held on February 17th, Council approved the township’s 2026 Operating and Capital Budget. The 2026 Budget includes a general municipal levy of $7,635,526. When the township increase is combined with the education tax rate and the estimated County of Hastings tax rate, the impact on a home with an average assessment of $230,693 is appr
  
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• Young recruits earn their wings at ‘Be an Aviator’ Family Day program

  18-02-2026 15:45 via intelligencer.ca
  Young aviation enthusiasts stepped into the role of future aircrew members on Monday as the National Air Force Museum of Canada hosted its Family Day “Be an Aviator” program. Families gathered throughout the museum to take part in hands-on activities designed to introduce children to the skills and training required by Royal Canadian Air Force personnel. From learning Morse code to identifying aircraft and exploring flight navigation, participants engaged with aviation history throug
  
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• Snowy, icy afternoon forecast for Belleville area - CBC

  18-02-2026 14:49 via news.google.com
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• Belleville 201 School Board OKs sale of $18M bonds. What will they be used for? - Belleville News-Democrat

  18-02-2026 12:45 via news.google.com
  Belleville 201 School Board OKs sale of $18M bonds. What will they be used for?  Belleville News-Democrat
  
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• No more standing pat: Bloom turns Cardinals 40-man into a moving target - Belleville News-Democrat

  18-02-2026 11:30 via news.google.com
  No more standing pat: Bloom turns Cardinals 40-man into a moving target  Belleville News-Democrat
  
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• Belleville collision sends three to hospital - The Quinteist

  18-02-2026 04:14 via news.google.com
  Belleville collision sends three to hospital  The Quinteist
  
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• Roundtable cancelled: Belleville City Council’s meeting with area politicians derailed by scheduling conflicts - The Quinteist

  18-02-2026 04:06 via news.google.com
  Roundtable cancelled: Belleville City Council’s meeting with area politicians derailed by scheduling conflicts  The Quinteist
  
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• Hilda McMillon Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Las Vegas, NV - Belleville News-Democrat - Legacy | Obituary

  18-02-2026 02:06 via news.google.com
  Hilda McMillon Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Las Vegas, NV - Belleville News-Democrat  Legacy | Obituary
  
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• Belleville Chamber of Commerce calls on province for more responsibility on health care and housing - Quinte News

  18-02-2026 02:04 via news.google.com
  Belleville Chamber of Commerce calls on province for more responsibility on health care and housing  Quinte News
  
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• Chambers of commerce, led by Belleville, lobbying Ontario for health, housing funding - Belleville Intelligencer

  17-02-2026 23:47 via news.google.com
  Chambers of commerce, led by Belleville, lobbying Ontario for health, housing funding  Belleville Intelligencer
  
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• Belleville Police – Incidents Include Weapons Arrest, Breach, Fail to Comply - Today's Northumberland

  17-02-2026 23:19 via news.google.com
  Belleville Police – Incidents Include Weapons Arrest, Breach, Fail to Comply  Today's Northumberland
  
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• Belleville highlighting updated Community Improvement Plan - Quinte News

  17-02-2026 21:17 via news.google.com
  Belleville highlighting updated Community Improvement Plan  Quinte News
  
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• Dukes snap Golden Hawks 11-game win streak - Belleville Intelligencer

  17-02-2026 20:23 via news.google.com
  Dukes snap Golden Hawks 11-game win streak  Belleville Intelligencer
  
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• Chambers of commerce, led by Belleville, lobbying Ontario for health, housing funding

  17-02-2026 20:18 via intelligencer.ca
  The Belleville Chamber of Commerce is calling on Ontario to provide funding of health care and housing to ease those costs’ burden upon communities. Chamber members have tabled a policy resolution to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce (OCC). The two-part resolution asks the Ontario Chamber to lobby the provincial government to “restore systems that will provide adequate access to primary health care and housing stability” and reduce “administrative barriers to funding”
  
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• Chambers of commerce, led by Belleville, lobbying for more funding of health and housing

  17-02-2026 20:18 via intelligencer.ca
  The Belleville Chamber of Commerce, backed by many other chambers, is calling for sufficient funding of health care and housing to ease those costs’ burden upon communities. Chamber members have tabled a resolution to the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. The two-part resolution calls upon the Ontario chamber to lobby the provincial government to “restore systems that will provide adequate access to primary health care and housing stability” and reduce “administrative barriers
  
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• Belleville launches updated Community Improvement Plan with grants and incentives - The Quinteist

  17-02-2026 19:55 via news.google.com
  Belleville launches updated Community Improvement Plan with grants and incentives  The Quinteist
  
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• Belleville grinds out 3-1 win over Hershey - Belleville Intelligencer

  17-02-2026 19:00 via news.google.com
  Belleville grinds out 3-1 win over Hershey  Belleville Intelligencer
  
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• MPP Meeting with Belleville Council postponed - inquinte.ca

  17-02-2026 18:53 via news.google.com
  MPP Meeting with Belleville Council postponed  inquinte.ca
  
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