<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title><![CDATA[Belleville - Newslocker]]></title><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/</link><atom:link rel="self" href="https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rss/1000/" /><atom:link rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" /><description><![CDATA[Find your latest news about Belleville with just one click. Don't miss out on anything happening in your region!]]></description><language>en-ca</language><copyright>Copyright (C) 2026 newslocker.com</copyright><lastBuildDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</lastBuildDate><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville seeks input on Community Improvement Plan changes ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville is inviting residents to attend a public meeting regarding a proposed amendment to the Housing, Downtown Revitalization and Brownfield Redevelopment Community Improvement Plan (CIP).The public meeting will be held on Aug. 10 at 4 p.m. in council chambers on the fourth floor of City Hall.The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public to provide comments on proposed changes to the Community Improvement Plan.According to the provincial government, a Community Imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-input-on-community-improvement-plan-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-input-on-community-improvement-plan-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour Italy Tours celebrates new local ownership in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Chamber of Commerce brought out the scissors for a ribbon cutting on Thursday, July 9, to celebrate the new local ownership of Savour Italy Tours.Local dignitaries included City of Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis, representatives from the offices of Bay of Quinte MPP Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, the Small Business Centre and Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC).The ribbon cutting event was included as part of the public launch party for Savour Italy Tours, now und]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-italy-tours-celebrates-new-local-ownership-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-italy-tours-celebrates-new-local-ownership-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sandbanks Estate Winery unveils 25th anniversary mural by ANDARA Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sandbanks Estate Winery in Wellington and artist Andrew Csafordi of ANDARA Gallery have unveiled a large specially commissioned outdoor mural that couldn&rsquo;t be more fitting for Prince Edward County&rsquo;s growing wine industry.The new mural was rolled out to the public July 19 at Sandbanks Estate Winery on Loyalist Parkway in as part of the wine grower&rsquo;s 25th anniversary celebrations.The colourful mural is eight feet high by 12 feet wide and is mounted on the west exterior of the Ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sandbanks-estate-winery-unveils-25th-anniversary-mural-by-andara-gallery/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sandbanks-estate-winery-unveils-25th-anniversary-mural-by-andara-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven-year-old and family raise $3,300 for Belleville General Hospital Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[For Belleville&rsquo;s Sophia Wu, celebrating her seventh birthday was about giving, not receiving.Sophia, her father, Jason Wu, and her aunt, Carly Parks, each had their hair cut on Monday.They raised a total of $3,300 for regional cancer care via the Belleville General Hospital Foundation.People from across Quinte Health&rsquo;s service area and beyond receive care at the hospital&rsquo;s regional oncology unit.A foundation news release stated the family&rsquo;s fundraising was inspired by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/seven-year-old-and-family-raise-3300-for-belleville-general-hospital-foundation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/seven-year-old-and-family-raise-3300-for-belleville-general-hospital-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West teen building new rescue dog/doggy daycare centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&rsquo;d be hard pressed to find anyone who simply loves dogs more.But Kash Weinber, a 17-year-old Quinte West entrepeneur, is more than a just young lad with an &lsquo;Old Yellar&rsquo; affinity for man&rsquo;s best friend.Since age seven, Weinber has been dogs&rsquo; best friend spending countless hours raising upwards of $40,000 that he has donated to help care for canines in tough across Quinte and beyond.Through his donations over the years, Kash has helped families cover emergency vete]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-teen-building-new-rescue-dogdoggy-daycare-centre/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 14:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-teen-building-new-rescue-dogdoggy-daycare-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville issues Request for Proposals for Queen Mary affordable housing ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) from developers interested in building affordable housing on the grounds of the former Queen Mary Public School property.Despite opposition by neighbours living in the Old West Hill urging the city to keep the 111-year-old school&rsquo;s greenspace intact, the city is moving ahead to gauge interest from potential suitors.The 4.7-acre city owned property at 41 Octavia St. has been identified for residential development to help achieve the city&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-issues-request-for-proposals-for-queen-mary-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-issues-request-for-proposals-for-queen-mary-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Carlow/Mayo Township Mayor Randy Wallace dies]]></title><description><![CDATA[Randy Wallace, the mayor of Carlow/Mayo Township east of Bancroft, has died.Hastings County officials on Monday announced Wallace&rsquo;s death; no date or cause of death were immediately available.&ldquo; It is with deep sadness that Hastings County mourns the passing of Mayor Randy Wallace of the Township of Carlow/Mayo,&rdquo; a county news release stated.&ldquo;Mayor Wallace served his community with dedication and care and was a valued member of county council. &ldquo;Through his service a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carlowmayo-township-mayor-randy-wallace-dies/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carlowmayo-township-mayor-randy-wallace-dies/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc men fined for operation of illegal aggregate pit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Madoc men who pleaded guilty to operating an unlicensed aggregate pit in the area have been fined a total of $30,000.The case was heard April 27 in Belleville&rsquo;s Ontario Court of Justice, however, Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Natural Resources did not release details of the case or its outcome until July 17.It dates back to August 2022, when ministry staff inspected a property owned by William Willemsen.&ldquo;During the inspection, it was determined there was a pit on the property and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-men-fined-for-operation-of-illegal-aggregate-pit/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-men-fined-for-operation-of-illegal-aggregate-pit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville General Hospital turns 140, recognizes donors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tuesday marked Belleville General Hospital&rsquo;s 140 th birthday, and to celebrate, staff paid tribute to some of the people who have supported local health care throughout those years.Back in 1879, there was no hospital between Toronto and Kingston.Harriet Lyon Jacques saw a need for local care and formed the Women&rsquo;s Christian Association, or WCA. Jacques was a city resident whose husband was then the headmaster of the city&rsquo;s Albert College.Backed by the councils of Belleville an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-turns-140-recognizes-donors/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-turns-140-recognizes-donors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Work continues to repair two cyber attacks in Quinte over two days]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two public institutions in Quinte continue to work toward restoring their information systems following cyber attacks within one day of another.While there&rsquo;s no indication the two breaches are linked, Loyalist College says it is making &ldquo;significant progress in restoring college systems and services following the cyber attack identified on July 9.&rdquo;The Municipality of Brighton, meanwhile, has also &ldquo;engaged a leading cybersecurity firm, to investigate the scope of the incid]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/work-continues-to-repair-two-cyber-attacks-in-quinte-over-two-days/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 15:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/work-continues-to-repair-two-cyber-attacks-in-quinte-over-two-days/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marmora and Lake convicted of violating Endangered Species Act]]></title><description><![CDATA[The municipality of Marmora and Lake has been convicted in a Belleville court for violating the Endangered Species Act by &ldquo;destroying or damaging&rdquo; the habitat of the Mottled Duskywing butterfly.According to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks the municipality was found guilty on January 26 and fined $1.The municipality was also ordered to &ldquo;donate land&rdquo; to replace the lost habitat that is critical for one of the largest natural habitat areas in Ontario for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/marmora-and-lake-convicted-of-violating-endangered-species-act/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/marmora-and-lake-convicted-of-violating-endangered-species-act/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke hampers Quinte residents on the weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air quality improved early Friday but was forecast to worsen into the weekend for Quinte and beyond, according to Environment Canada.The national weather forecaster issued a yellow alert advising wildfires in northwestern Ontario would return late Friday &ldquo;resulting in very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.&rdquo;The advisory follows a difficult week with heavy smoke forcing residents to stay indoors as air quality readings exceeded 10+]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wildfire-smoke-hampers-quinte-residents-on-the-weekend/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wildfire-smoke-hampers-quinte-residents-on-the-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wildfire smoke forecast to hamper Quinte into the weekend and beyond]]></title><description><![CDATA[Air quality improved early Friday but was forecast to worsen into the weekend for Quinte and beyond, according to Environment Canada.The national weather forecaster issued a yellow alert advising wildfires in northwestern Ontario would return late Friday &ldquo;resulting in very poor air quality and reduced visibility. Poor air quality may persist into the weekend.&rdquo;The advisory follows a difficult week with heavy smoke forcing residents to stay indoors as air quality readings exceeded 10+]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wildfire-smoke-forecast-to-hamper-quinte-into-the-weekend-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wildfire-smoke-forecast-to-hamper-quinte-into-the-weekend-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City firefighters put down two fires within 24 hours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters had their hands full battling two fires in the city within a 24-hour period ending early morning on July 17.Belleville Fire and Emergency Services was called out to the scene of a basement fire at 1:12 a.m. on Friday in the 100 block of Moira St West.Firefighters went to work to put out the blaze before it spread, said Deputy Chief Mark Shannon.&ldquo;The fire was brought under control with an aggressive interior attack,&rdquo; said Shannon.&ldquo;A lone male resident wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-firefighters-put-down-two-fires-within-24-hours/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 17:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-firefighters-put-down-two-fires-within-24-hours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedics provide much more than ambulances]]></title><description><![CDATA[A presentation from Nathan Dudley of the Quinte Paramedic Services to the July CARP meeting July 14 both impressed and surprised the capacity audience in the Seniors Plus room of the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.His key message stressed the service&rsquo;s expansion in recent years to home care. Dudley stressed it is a &ldquo;free service,&rdquo; funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health. Access to the service is by referral from any other health involved agency or by self referral. He expl]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paramedics-provide-much-more-than-ambulances/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paramedics-provide-much-more-than-ambulances/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters quickly extinguish a fully involved garage blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[City firefighters made quick work of a garage fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in Belleville.Belleville Fire and Emergency Services personnel were dispatched after a call for assistance came in at 1:32 p.m.When firefighters arrived, they were presented with a blaze burning through the roof of a detached garage between two homes in the 100 block of Montgomery Boulevard.The garage was fully involved with two homes on each side only steps away.&ldquo;Firefighters made a rapid attack and brou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quickly-extinguish-a-fully-involved-garage-blaze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quickly-extinguish-a-fully-involved-garage-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters quickly distinguish a fully involved garage blaze]]></title><description><![CDATA[City firefighters made quick work of a garage fire that broke out Thursday afternoon in Belleville.Belleville Fire and Emergency Services personnel were dispatched after a call for assistance came in at 1:32 p.m.When firefighters arrived, they were presented with a blaze burning through the roof of a detached garage between two homes in the 100 block of Montgomery Boulevard.The garage was fully involved with two homes on each side only steps away.&ldquo;Firefighters made a rapid attack and brou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quickly-distinguish-a-fully-involved-garage-blaze/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 21:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quickly-distinguish-a-fully-involved-garage-blaze/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration Opens for the 2026 Wilf Wilkinson Community Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; Brought to you by Trenton Cold Storage, the 2026 Wilf Wilkinson Community Classic will return to Timber Ridge Golf Course on Friday, September 11.Presented by the Rotary Clubs of Trenton and Colborne, the annual tournament brings together golfers, local businesses and volunteers for a day of golf and fundraising in support of the Quinte community.Registration is $175 per golfer and includes 18 holes of golf, a cart, BBQ lunch and steak dinner. Lunch and registration is set f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/registration-opens-for-the-2026-wilf-wilkinson-community-classic/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/registration-opens-for-the-2026-wilf-wilkinson-community-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Self-serve kayak rentals ready for use at local conservation areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation has partnered with Paddle Pod Canada to bring self-serve kayak rentals to both Depot Lakes and Massassauga Point Conservation Areas.The initiative is part of a two-year pilot project with the Toronto-based start-up, which focuses on providing user-friendly and affordable watercraft rental options.&ldquo;Paddle Pod Canada is a fantastic addition to our conservation areas and will offer visitors the opportunity to get out on the water and experience our areas from a different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/self-serve-kayak-rentals-ready-for-use-at-local-conservation-areas/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/self-serve-kayak-rentals-ready-for-use-at-local-conservation-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Quinte West ratifies collective agreement with CUPE 799.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West City council has voted to ratify a new three-year collective agreement with the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 799.3, the union representing more than 145 inside and outside workers.Council&rsquo;s ratification follows a vote to ratify the contract by CUPE 799.3 members on July 13.Highlights of the three-year agreement include a three per cent per year wage increase, totaling nine per cent over the next three years.The agreement also includes enhancements to shift p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-ratifies-collective-agreement-with-cupe-7993/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-ratifies-collective-agreement-with-cupe-7993/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Partial burn ban lifted in County]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Fire &amp; Rescue (PECFR) has lifted the partial burn ban effective immediately. All open-air burning is now permitted.A burn permit is required for all open-air burning. Permits expire at the end of each calendar year.Permit holders are authorized to burn brush piles in accordance with the conditions of the open-air burining by-law.Consumer grade fireworks are authorized for discharge in accordance with all manufacturer safety recommendations.PECFR reminds the public that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/partial-burn-ban-lifted-in-county/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/partial-burn-ban-lifted-in-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario presents Belleville with $1.2M in Building Faster Funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[A successful year of new housing builds in Belleville led to a hefty cash injection for the city Monday morning at City Hall from the Ontario government.Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment but Coun. Barb Enright-Miller was on hand in council chambers to officially acknowledge receipt of $1.24 million in Building Faster Funds from Rob Flack, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing.She was joined by colleagues Coun(s). Garnet Thompson, Kathryn]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-presents-belleville-with-12m-in-building-faster-funds/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-presents-belleville-with-12m-in-building-faster-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College confirms it experienced a July 9 cyber attack]]></title><description><![CDATA[According to a post on the Loyalist College website Wednesday morning, a cyber attack was &ldquo;identified on July 9 and has been contained.&rdquo;&ldquo;We immediately notified provincial authorities and initiated an investigation. The college alerted our community to the system interruption through an announcement posted on our website. We also retained third party experts to investigate the cause and scope of the incident and assist with restoration,&rdquo; the college said.Hannah Brown, di]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-confirms-it-experienced-a-july-9-cyber-attack/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-confirms-it-experienced-a-july-9-cyber-attack/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Happy Ghost Gang: Letting the music lead the way]]></title><description><![CDATA[GREG TEALQUINTE ARTS COUNCILOn any given night in Belleville or the surrounding region, audiences might hear a familiar song transformed into something unexpectedly intimate. A rock anthem might slow to a gentle acoustic pulse, or a folk tune might swell with layered harmonies that linger long after the final note. That ability to reshape music into something personal has become the signature of The Happy Ghost Gang, the musical duo of Ben Thompson and Jess Chatterton.The pair first crossed pat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-happy-ghost-gang-letting-the-music-lead-the-way/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-happy-ghost-gang-letting-the-music-lead-the-way/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dennis Flintoff announces candidacy for mayor in Quinte West election]]></title><description><![CDATA[A three-way race for the mayor&rsquo;s job is now in play in Quinte West with a third candidate throwing his hat in the ring following Mayor Jim Harrison&rsquo;s confirmation he is bowing out of municipal politics.Dennis Flintoff announced on Wednesday he will run in the municipal election October 26 when city residents go to the polls.He will square off against Quinte West Coun(s). Shelley Stedall and Zack Card who have previously announced their own campaigns for mayor.In Flintoff&rsquo;s ann]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dennis-flintoff-announces-candidacy-for-mayor-in-quinte-west-election/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dennis-flintoff-announces-candidacy-for-mayor-in-quinte-west-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drifting wildfire smoke envelops Quinte prompting health alerts]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sweeping pall of smoke drifting from large wildfires in northwestern Ontario has prompted air-quality warnings for Quinte residents.Combined with a heat wave that set a record of 33.4 Celsius on Tuesday at CFB Trenton weather station, the conditions are creating poor visibility and health risks to those with health issues and the elderly.In an advisory issued Wednesday morning, Environment Canada said &ldquo;poor air quality may persist into Thursday for some areas.&rdquo;A tandem heat warnin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/drifting-wildfire-smoke-envelops-quinte-prompting-health-alerts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/drifting-wildfire-smoke-envelops-quinte-prompting-health-alerts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bell Creek needs help]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the last remaining &ldquo;wild&rdquo; areas in Belleville is under threat from a major new subdivision. While the project not only will devastate a natural scenic area and major wildlife habitat, but as a lowland, it also plays a key role in adequate drainage and flood control, residents affirm.A public meeting is set for 6 p.m. Wed., July 22 in Eastminster United Church. The meeting is expected to wrap-up 7:30 p.m. A panel of professional and knowledgeable speakers will make brief remar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bell-creek-needs-help/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bell-creek-needs-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery 121 presents its 2026 Summer Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The members of Gallery 121 are delighted to invite you to their Summer Show, featuring guest artists Liz Schell and Claudia MacDonald, along with featured member artist Elizabeth Dinkel.Elizabeth Dinkel is an outstanding portrait artist whose skills have developed through formal study and exhibition experience. She studied figurative drawing at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy as well as in schools in Ontario. Her work, which includes people, animals, and landscapes (many of which are commi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-presents-its-2026-summer-show/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 20:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-presents-its-2026-summer-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Concert band, EPIC + ONSIDE team up to inspire Quinte children]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regional Hastings County Concert Band will perform a benefit concert with all proceeds going to support EPIC + ONSIDE, a community organization that provides mentoring, recreational programs and camps for elementary school students.&ldquo;The Songs of Summer&rdquo; family concert will be on Saturday July 25 at Maranatha Church, 100 College St. W. Belleville. The concert will include fun and energetic music for entire families including songs from ABBA, The Beach Boys, The Beatles, Titanic,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/concert-band-epic-onside-team-up-to-inspire-quinte-children/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/concert-band-epic-onside-team-up-to-inspire-quinte-children/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton’s Festival on the Bay returns for three days starting Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual three-day Festival on the Bay in Downtown Trenton starts Thursday and will fill the city core with a sidewalk sale extravaganza, food, music and fireworks.In Quinte West, Trenton Downtown Business Improvement Area organizers have scheduled a slew of events at the traditional summer gathering along the entrance to the Trent Severn Waterway.In addition to the longstanding annual Sidewalk Sale featuring local merchants on Dundas Street for three days, a street market will also give vend]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trentons-festival-on-the-bay-returns-for-three-days-starting-thursday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trentons-festival-on-the-bay-returns-for-three-days-starting-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EYC regatta draws fleet of sailboats hosted by Bay of Quinte Yacht Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC) couldn&rsquo;t be more pleased with the results of hosting the Eastern Yachting Circuit (EYC) regatta from July 9&ndash;11.Dale Holland, BQYC Commodore, said the event welcomed sailors from across Ontario, Quebec, and the northeastern United States for three days of competitive sailing on the Bay of Quinte.While wind conditions varied, the competitive spirit of sailors remained high.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m awestruck. We had boats for this regatta from many places,&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eyc-regatta-draws-fleet-of-sailboats-hosted-by-bay-of-quinte-yacht-club/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eyc-regatta-draws-fleet-of-sailboats-hosted-by-bay-of-quinte-yacht-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired city officer Harry Burley given Mayor's Heart of the Community Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heartwarming applause filled The Belleville Club Monday evening after retired city Auxiliary and Special Constable Harry Burley was feted with one of the highest honours the City of Belleville can bestow.Burley was presented by Coun. Garnet Thompson and Coun. Barb Enright-Miller with a framed Mayor&rsquo;s Heart of the Community Award affixed with a symbolic wooden heart hewn from a piece of timber reclaimed from the 1988 renovation of City Hall.The award recognized Burley for his &ldquo;except]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/retired-city-officer-harry-burley-given-mayors-heart-of-the-community-award/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/retired-city-officer-harry-burley-given-mayors-heart-of-the-community-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Car4Cancer Lottery raises nearly $295,000 for local cancer care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville General Hospital Foundation has raised nearly $295,000 through its recent 2026 Car4Cancer Lottery, with two local residents taking home this year&rsquo;s top prizes while helping advance cancer care across the Quinte region.Saprina Turner of Shannonville, a staff member at Belleville General Hospital, won the grand prize, a new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe.Don McColl of Frankford won the lottery&rsquo;s 50/50 jackpot prize of $28,695.The foundation said it is especially mean]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-car4cancer-lottery-raises-nearly-295000-for-local-cancer-care/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-car4cancer-lottery-raises-nearly-295000-for-local-cancer-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville cat lovers compete at CCA benefit show at Wally Dever Arena]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cat lovers from across Quinte gathered for a &lsquo;purr-fect&rdquo; weekend show wrapping Sunday in Belleville to show off their prized furry felines.All manner of cat varieties were registered for the Canadian Cat Association sanctioned event in the Wally Dever Arena where seasoned judges from Canada and the United States examined the entries one by one.Kathy Early, benefit show coordinator, travelled from Kitchener to organize the gathering to help committed cat owners gain credentials by th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-cat-lovers-compete-at-cca-benefit-show-at-wally-dever-arena/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-cat-lovers-compete-at-cca-benefit-show-at-wally-dever-arena/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Road 49 resurfacing set to begin by late July]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rubblization is likely a term that most Prince Edward County residents aren&rsquo;t that familiar with.However, that will change soon as the structural rehabilitation of County Road 49 gets underway to repair the crumbling concrete surface.Starting later this month, the county&rsquo;s contractor R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. will begin rubblization on County Road 49, a technique that involves breaking the existing concrete road into small pieces and leaving them in place, creating a strong foundation for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-road-49-resurfacing-set-to-begin-by-late-july/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-road-49-resurfacing-set-to-begin-by-late-july/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Parrott Foundation makes $100,000 naming rights contribution to the BVP lift]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tweed &amp; Company Theatre is thrilled to announce a major contribution to the Bancroft Village Playhouse Lift Addition in the sum of $100,000 from The Parrott Foundation. A small room will be constructed on the South side of the building providing entry to the lift which will allow access to the lobby, auditorium and stage levels. The Lift Atrium will be named in honour of The Parrot Foundation for the lifetime of the improvement.It has been a mission of Tweed &amp; Company Theatre to make ac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/parrott-foundation-makes-100000-naming-rights-contribution-to-the-bvp-lift/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/parrott-foundation-makes-100000-naming-rights-contribution-to-the-bvp-lift/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heat wave conditions to bake Quinte this week, say forecasters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada informed residents that a summer heat wave was expected to dominate Quinte and beyond this week through Thursday.In an advisory on Monday, national weather forecasters said residents face maximum temperatures of up to 37 C with humidex values reaching as high as 45.The hottest of the days was expected on Tuesday.&ldquo;Tuesday will mark the peak of this heat event. Maximum temperatures on Tuesday near 37 degrees Celsius are expected for some areas over southwestern Ontario, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heat-wave-conditions-to-bake-quinte-this-week-say-forecasters/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heat-wave-conditions-to-bake-quinte-this-week-say-forecasters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Large turnout for community leader Frank Seemungal's memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Family, friends, neighbours and admirers formed a large crowd for the memorial service and reception for the late Frank Seemungal Saturday. Following a brief memorial remembrance service in the Burke Funeral Home, the crowd adjourned to the upstairs lounge for refreshments and chat.Key speaker at the service was Seemungal&rsquo;s brother-in-law, retired Belleville lawyer Peter McCabe. Frank Seemungal died March 5, but the memorial was set for a later date to accommodate travel plans and attenda]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/large-turnout-for-community-leader-frank-seemungals-memorial/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/large-turnout-for-community-leader-frank-seemungals-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville construction values in June reach $29.5M year over year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monthly building permits issued in June were up from the same month in 2025, city statistics show.Belleville&rsquo;s building department issued 68 new building permits as compared to 66 permits for the same month the year before.However, total construction value registered for June in Belleville, according to statistics provided The Intelligencer by the city&rsquo;s Building Department, shows a recorded $29.5 million in projects compared to $51.1 million in the same month the year before.Munici]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-in-june-reach-295m-year-over-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-in-june-reach-295m-year-over-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HPE Food for Learning recruiting nutrition program volunteers]]></title><description><![CDATA[As food insecurity continues to rise, local students are going to need help from volunteers in the upcoming school year.The Hastings and Prince Edward (HPE) Learning Foundation is launching a critical volunteer recruitment push in preparation for September so students can start their first day of school off right with the nutrition they need to thrive.Food for Learning needs help in schools to successfully support vital nutrition programs, and to ensure every local student can eat, learn and su]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hpe-food-for-learning-recruiting-nutrition-program-volunteers/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hpe-food-for-learning-recruiting-nutrition-program-volunteers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: Steve Piticco, playing music till the end]]></title><description><![CDATA[There is no middle ground in defining local celebrity Steve Piticco&rsquo;s guitar skills. Those in the business have pegged him as anywhere from world class to being from another planet.Born in Toronto, Piticco picked up the &lsquo;git box&rsquo; at 11 years old: &ldquo;My Dad Jack always had players around the house on weekends,&rdquo; said Piticco. &ldquo;I was like a sponge. The advantage to being self-taught is in my outlook. It leaves me as a chameleon able to adapt to any situation. The]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-steve-piticco-playing-music-till-the-end/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-steve-piticco-playing-music-till-the-end/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big wheels, big fun: Touch-the-Truck returns to Trenton's Centennial Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Get ready to climb aboard, honk a horn and explore your favourite vehicles at Touch-the-Truck, which is returning to Centennial Park in Trenton on.Slated for Thurs., July 23, the free, interactive event, hosted by the City of Quinte West and Quinte West Public Library, invites the community to see, touch and learn more about the vehicles that keep the city running, including fire trucks, police cars, Zambonis, Public Works equipment and more.The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Centenni]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/big-wheels-big-fun-touch-the-truck-returns-to-trentons-centennial-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/big-wheels-big-fun-touch-the-truck-returns-to-trentons-centennial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Library launches capital campaign for self-serve library expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Public Library Board is launching a capital campaign to fund expansion of library services through the introduction of self-serve and mobile technology.This approach will extend services throughout our community and provide more convenience for patrons who live outside of the downtown core.Through the use of return bins, hold pick-up lockers, and vending machines, Belleville Public Library will provide convenient drop-off and pick-up options at several locations in our municipali]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-library-launches-capital-campaign-for-self-serve-library-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-library-launches-capital-campaign-for-self-serve-library-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Quinte West and CUPE 799.3 reach tentative agreement]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Quinte West and Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 799.3, the union representing more than 145 inside and outside workers, have reached a tentative agreement on a new three-year collective agreement.The tentative agreement will be voted on by CUPE Local 799.3 members in the coming days and, subject to ratification by the membership, will be presented to Quinte West council for consideration at its meeting on Wednesday, July 15.As the agreement remains subject to ratific]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-and-cupe-7993-reach-tentative-agreement/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-and-cupe-7993-reach-tentative-agreement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gala 150th year for Belleville Garden Club]]></title><description><![CDATA[Technically, it is called sesquicentennial, but that&rsquo;s a lot of word. In plain counting, the Belleville Garden Club is marking its 150th anniversary this year. A sizeable crowd gathered in the Corby Rose Garden on Ann Street Wednesday afternoon was just one of several major events for the club to mark their anniversary. It was formal recognition of a plaque tracing the hard-working club&rsquo;s history.The &ldquo;hard work&rdquo; refers to the many hours of volunteer service to plant, nur]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gala-150th-year-for-belleville-garden-club/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gala-150th-year-for-belleville-garden-club/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Quilter's Guild Stitch in Time Quilt Show this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Wellington and District Community Centre (WDCC), including the walking track will be closed for general access on Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12 as the facility hosts the 2026 Prince Edward County Quilter&rsquo;s Guild Stitch in Time Quilt Show.<br />
The event is open to the public; however, admission is required for entry during these dates.<br />
The WDCC (111 Belleville Street) and the walking track will resume regular hours (7 a.m. &ndash; 4 p.m., daily) on Monday, July 13.<br />
If there is extr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/county-quilters-guild-stitch-in-time-quilt-show-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/county-quilters-guild-stitch-in-time-quilt-show-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exciting program lined up for 7th annual Biglake Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[When award-winning violinist Elissa Lee moved to Wellington a few years ago, the community had not idea of how much impact she would have. Lee founded the Biglake Festival which is now in its seventh year, and attracts music lovers from across the Quinte region and far beyond to see a lineup of world-famous talent. Focusing on performers who are internationally known is a key ingredient to the festival&rsquo;s success, Lee said in a recent interview. This year&rsquo;s lineup draws talent from a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/exciting-program-lined-up-for-7th-annual-biglake-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/exciting-program-lined-up-for-7th-annual-biglake-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Exciting program lined up for 6th annual Biglake Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[When award-winning violinist Elissa Lee moved to Wellington a few years ago, the community had not idea of how much impact she would have. Lee co-founded the Biglake Festival with her partner, Canadian Opera Company Music Director Johannes Debus. Now in its sixth year, Biglake attracts music lovers from across the Quinte region and far beyond to see a lineup of world-famous talent. Focusing on performers who are internationally known is a key ingredient to the festival&rsquo;s success, Lee said]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/exciting-program-lined-up-for-6th-annual-biglake-festival/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/exciting-program-lined-up-for-6th-annual-biglake-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You cheddar believe it: Hawkins Cheezies musical debuts in Canmore, AB]]></title><description><![CDATA[LEAH PELLETIERLocal Journalism Initiative ReporterCANMORE, AB &mdash; Inside every carnival-like striped package of Hawkins Cheezies is an orange, cheese-dusted symbol of national pride.The story of the enduring Canadian snack has been brought to life in Carter-Ryan Theatre&rsquo;s latest original production, The Cheezie Musical: The Unofficial Underdog Story of the Snack that United a Nation , that debuted June 25 and runs until Aug. 15.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a snapshot of life, but it&rsquo;s life]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/you-cheddar-believe-it-hawkins-cheezies-musical-debuts-in-canmore-ab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/you-cheddar-believe-it-hawkins-cheezies-musical-debuts-in-canmore-ab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville planners recommend proposed zoning for new warehouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[An application to rezone a parcel of land between Bell Boulevard and Highway 401 just west of Sidney Street will go before Belleville city council at its next meeting.Belleville&rsquo;s Planning Advisory Committtee recommended to council on July 6 the zoning application be approved as a first step toward the construction of a new warehouse.Kimar Francis, city principal planner with the Engineering and Development Services Department informed the committee in a report that the &ldquo;application]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-planners-recommend-proposed-zoning-for-new-warehouse/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-planners-recommend-proposed-zoning-for-new-warehouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville hosts development charges bylaw public meeting ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville has completed a Development Charges Background Study and is inviting the public to review the document and provide feedback during a public meeting on July 27. Development charges are fees collected from new development to help fund the growth-related capital costs of municipal infrastructure and services needed to support that growth. The background study proposes a new Development Charges By-law to replace the existing by-law (2021-201). It evaluates how growth will imp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hosts-development-charges-bylaw-public-meeting/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hosts-development-charges-bylaw-public-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville rectifying data breach made through GIS mapping system]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has issued a statement regarding a privacy breach of private information held by City Hall.While details weren&rsquo;t provided, the city said it was dealing with a &ldquo;privacy matter involving information that was unintentionally made publicly accessible through part of its municipal GIS mapping system.&rdquo;&ldquo;Due to an administrative error, limited property information from publicly available assessment roll records, along with certain contact information, including teleph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-rectifying-data-breach-made-through-gis-mapping-system/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-rectifying-data-breach-made-through-gis-mapping-system/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children's Safety Village hosts car seat safety program for caregivers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children&rsquo;s Safety Village of Belleville will host a car seat safety caregiver program in coming weeks.Two sessions will feature a free educational session designed to help parents, grandparents, caregivers, and guardians better understand child passenger safety and ensure children are properly protected every time they travel.&ldquo;Every caregiver wants to know they are doing everything possible to keep the children in their care safe,&rdquo; said Rachelle Baldock, executive director of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-hosts-car-seat-safety-program-for-caregivers/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-hosts-car-seat-safety-program-for-caregivers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prioritizing accessibility in the performing arts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Great performances begin long before the curtain rises. They begin with spaces where everyone can participate, contribute, and belong. This summer, the Quinte Arts Council is hosting a three-part Accessibility in the Performing Arts learning series for artists, arts organizations, volunteers, board members, and community leaders.These free, full-day sessions are part of the Quinte Arts Council&rsquo;s ongoing commitment to creating more accessible and welcoming performing arts experiences acros]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prioritizing-accessibility-in-the-performing-arts/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prioritizing-accessibility-in-the-performing-arts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[West Nile Virus found in birds in Sault, district]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two wild birds in Sault Ste. Marie and East Algoma have tested positive for West Nile Virus.The virus is spread to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito, Algoma Public Health says. Prevention tips include wearing light-coloured clothing outdoors, apply mosquito repellent and limit time outdoors from sunset to sunrise. Most people who contract West Nile Virus will not develop symptoms. Some people may experience mild illness, including fever, nausea, vomiting, and a rash on the chest,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/west-nile-virus-found-in-birds-in-sault-district/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/west-nile-virus-found-in-birds-in-sault-district/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West Mayor Jim Harrison retiring after 12-year run as city leader]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Jim Harrison will soon be hanging up the Quinte West mayoral chain of office after leading the municipality for the last 12 years.The former longtime educator of 33 years and co-owner of a beef cattle farm with his wife Jane in Murray Ward, Harrison, 84, will pass on the responsibility to the next elected leader after voters go to the municipal election polls on October 26.Those who have worked with him since his first 1990 entry into politics before amalgamation as deputy-reeve of then M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-mayor-jim-harrison-retiring-after-12-year-run-as-city-leader/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-mayor-jim-harrison-retiring-after-12-year-run-as-city-leader/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fishing with Kids Memorial event returns for 18th year in Quinte West]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event is back for its 18th year.The popular family event is set to take place Sat., July 25 at no cost.The event is a wonderful opportunity for local youth to experience the joy of fishing and create lasting memories with their families.&ldquo;My husband was an avid angler who took our son and daughter on countless fishing trips where they made treasured memories. Offering families a free opportunity to learn about fishing and share in that joy is exac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fishing-with-kids-memorial-event-returns-for-18th-year-in-quinte-west/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fishing-with-kids-memorial-event-returns-for-18th-year-in-quinte-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fear Nothing riders support teen battling Hodgkins Lymphoma]]></title><description><![CDATA[Motorcylists from across the city packed a Belleville parking lot Sunday morning to help a local family support their daughter&rsquo;s battle with cancer.Fear Nothing crew riders gathered at the Bell Boulevard A&amp;W for their annual FN Show and Shine with all proceeds going to help teenager Ciara Lewis who is fighting Stage 4 Hodgkins Lymphoma.Fear Nothing was founded in 2015 by Shawn Antoski, a retired NHL hockey player. After struggling with mental health issues, Antoski became a strong and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fear-nothing-riders-support-teen-battling-hodgkins-lymphoma/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fear-nothing-riders-support-teen-battling-hodgkins-lymphoma/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June housing market statistics show home sales frequency on the rise]]></title><description><![CDATA[The frequency of home sales in the region is consistently on the rise since spring of this year, says the Central Lakes Association of Realtors.In its June 2026 Housing Market Report, CLAR said statistics collected by the association show a total of 1,617 home sales across its six regions during the month.&ldquo;The results mark the fourth consecutive month in which all six CLAR regions experienced month-over-month growth in sales activity. Housing markets continued to reflect local conditions,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/june-housing-market-statistics-show-home-sales-frequency-on-the-rise/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/june-housing-market-statistics-show-home-sales-frequency-on-the-rise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario invests $3.3M in Ontario Truss &amp; Wall expansion in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario announced on Monday it will spend $3.3 million toward an $11 million expansion by Ontario Truss &amp; Wall based in Belleville.The wooden building material manufacturing firm welcomed Kevin Holland, Associate Minister of Forestry and Forest Products, to formally roll out the news.In a press conference, Holland told reporters the investment will also help purchase new equipment and help create 13 well-paying jobs, retain 50 jobs as well as support an additional 100 jobs in the constructi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-invests-33m-in-ontario-truss-amp-wall-expansion-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 23:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-invests-33m-in-ontario-truss-amp-wall-expansion-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Art Association presents Squares]]></title><description><![CDATA[The highly anticipated &ldquo;Squares&rdquo; show will be happening at the Belleville Art Association gallery at 208 Front Street from July 7 to August 8.The opening is this Saturday July 11 from 2-4 p.m. This is an bold and exciting exhibit with only Square shaped paintings on display ranging from small works to large pieces. Painting images of many subject matters including people and places, nature and wildlife and abstract imaginings are available for sale. Artisan works including jewelery,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-association-presents-squares/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-association-presents-squares/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mass bands concert attracts big crowd despite heat]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the second year in a row, Trenton&rsquo;s annual program of Concerts in the Park embraced a massed band, only bigger. One band leader explained that when the band was invited to perform last year, he asked if he could add some friends and that was approved. The concert, advertised as a mass band event, attracted one of the largest audiences the summer concert series had ever seen. That, in spite of fiery heat and humidity that night.The eclectic program spanned a wide range of music, from o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mass-bands-concert-attracts-big-crowd-despite-heat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mass-bands-concert-attracts-big-crowd-despite-heat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic disruptions in Bloomfield July 11 for Soapbox Derby]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road closures and restrictions will be in place in Bloomfield on Saturday, July 11 for the annual Soapbox Derby.Mill Street between Bloomfield&rsquo;s Main Street and Stanley Street will be closed from from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613-476-2148, ext. 1023, 613-962-9108, ext. 1023, or info@pecounty.on.caSummer BashThe County of Prince Edward invites residents and the community to attend the Final Summer Bash at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home on S]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/traffic-disruptions-in-bloomfield-july-11-for-soapbox-derby/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 16:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/traffic-disruptions-in-bloomfield-july-11-for-soapbox-derby/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating Creativity: The Bookmarked Podcast and the Idea Box]]></title><description><![CDATA[JENNIFER SHEAQUINTE ARTS COUNCILQuinte West residents &mdash; particularly podcast creators &mdash; have been gifted a well-equipped, centrally located, and free recording space to explore and share their creative voices. Idea Box launched in April 2025 and, if you peek through the 16-foot glass window at the main entrance of City Hall, you can often catch a glimpse of recording sessions in progress.Idea Box is a passion project of Emily Nash, Media &amp; Communications Officer for the Quinte W]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cultivating-creativity-the-bookmarked-podcast-and-the-idea-box/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cultivating-creativity-the-bookmarked-podcast-and-the-idea-box/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour the Sips event set to cool patrons in Downtown Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville is inviting visitors to another annual, award-winning event aptly dubbed Savour the Sips.Building off of the success of Savour the Chill, the four-season culinary series now includes Savour the Flavour, Savour the Heat, and the fast-approaching Savour the Sips.The Savour series recently earned an Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA) Award of Excellence in the Event category.With 14 participating businesses, attendees can explore Downtown Belleville while sam]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-sips-event-set-to-cool-patrons-in-downtown-belleville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-sips-event-set-to-cool-patrons-in-downtown-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City implements two-hour free parking in downtown municipal lots ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has introduced two-hour free parking in municipal parking lots within the Downtown Business Improvement Area (BIA).To take advantage of the new two-hour free parking, all vehicles must obtain a free parking permit from the pay-and-display machine or through the HotSpot Parking app using the lot&rsquo;s zone number. Vehicles parked for more than two hours must pay the regular parking rate of $2 per hour for any additional time.The change applies only to municipal parking lots within t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cityimplementstwo-hourfreeparking-indowntownmunicipallots/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cityimplementstwo-hourfreeparking-indowntownmunicipallots/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville replacing Great St. James stairway from East Hill to Downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Old East Hill residents have helped finance the cost of replacing the historic Great St. James stairway linking the old neighbourhood to downtown, Moira River Parks and the Riverfront Trail.The donations will help cover the city&rsquo;s cost to reconstruct a new pedestrian link set for completion by fall, says Joe Reid, city director of Transportation and Operations.,&ldquo;A donor on the East Hill had approached the City and provided the City with $50,000 toward the project in the fall of 2026]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-replacing-great-st-james-stairway-from-east-hill-to-downtown/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-replacing-great-st-james-stairway-from-east-hill-to-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Legion Branch 99 to join national 100th anniversary celebrations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Legion Branch 99 is joining national celebrations marking the Royal Canadian Legion&rsquo;s 100 th anniversary.The national founding of the veterans&rsquo; group was on July 17, 1926, one year before Belleville opened its own Legion branch in 1927.After a large, loyal following down through the decades with up to 2,000 members some years, the Belleville Legion is still working to serve veterans and the community with a membership of more than 300, said Mike Benson, Branch 99 presiden]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-legion-branch-99-to-join-national-100th-anniversary-celebrations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-legion-branch-99-to-join-national-100th-anniversary-celebrations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PECMH Foundation celebrates community impact, hospital progress and 40 years of giving]]></title><description><![CDATA[WELLINGTON &ndash; The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation celebrated another successful year of philanthropy, community engagement, and progress toward a new hospital during its Annual Meeting held Thursday, June 25, at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington.During the meeting, Foundation leaders reflected on a year marked by generosity, major construction milestones, and continued investment in healthcare close to home.The Foundation reported that the community contribu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pecmh-foundation-celebrates-community-impact-hospital-progress-and-40-years-of-giving/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pecmh-foundation-celebrates-community-impact-hospital-progress-and-40-years-of-giving/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Putnam County Spelling Bee at Tweed and Company Theatre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Something different by a company which has made its reputation doing just that (something different) is The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee being presented by the Tweed and Company Theatre.For openers, it is a U.S. show and that takes a little off, but the show remains enchanting with its lively and talented cast and challenging spelling words which offer brutal challenges to both cast members and volunteer audience members. The show drew solid crowds at the Actinolite Marble Arts Centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/putnam-county-spelling-bee-at-tweed-and-company-theatre/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/putnam-county-spelling-bee-at-tweed-and-company-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advocates call for equity for Deafblind people]]></title><description><![CDATA[Advocates for Canadians who are Deafblind are calling for equity and understanding about an often-misunderstood community.June was National Deafblind Awareness Month. Belleville&rsquo;s Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre was one of several Ontario sites chosen by CNIB Deafblind Community Services to promote awareness of the disability and the needs of Deafblind people.About 466,000 Canadians older than age 15 have some amount of dual sensory loss, the agency reports, and many lack access to serv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/advocates-call-for-equity-for-deafblind-people/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 21:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/advocates-call-for-equity-for-deafblind-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Storm causes house fire in Queensborough, power outages across Hastings-Prince Edward]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents of a Queensborough home escaped injury Wednesday after an apparent lightning strike ignited a fire there and high winds felled trees and power lines across Hastings County.Tuesday&rsquo;s tornado warnings were followed a day later by another storm system that battered much of Ontario. Thousands of people in Hastings County remained without power &ndash; and therefore fans and air-conditioning &ndash; on a very hot Thursday morning. There were also smaller outages in Prince Edward Coun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/storm-causes-house-fire-in-queensborough-power-outages-across-hastings-prince-edward/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/storm-causes-house-fire-in-queensborough-power-outages-across-hastings-prince-edward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The computer doctor is in]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOVBorn in the historic town of Kemptville, just south of Ottawa, Jim Sanders came to Belleville in 1976, as a 10-year-old military brat. Here, he acquired accreditation in network engineering at Ontario Business College. For 10 years he worked in the technical whole sales end of computer electronics.A self-taught computer programming virtuoso, he pioneered in the early days of DOS 3.1 &mdash; crafting batch files line by line &mdash; to mastering Windows NT4, early networking infrastru]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-computer-doctor-is-in/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-computer-doctor-is-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Canada Day celebrations all about spending time with family]]></title><description><![CDATA[A sea of red shirts, sunbrellas and Canadian flags rippled in a light breeze at West Zwick&rsquo;s Park in Belleville during 159th birthday Canada Day celebrations on Wednesday.The national holiday wasn&rsquo;t just a time to be thankful for living in a free and prosperous country.It was also an opportunity to take rare time out to spend with family sharing chip-truck fare, ice-cold lemonade and ice cream while escaping 31 Celsius summer temperatures in the shade of park trees.There were plenty]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-canada-day-celebrations-all-about-spending-time-with-family/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-canada-day-celebrations-all-about-spending-time-with-family/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Marshall Road homeowners decry lack of city water, sewer services]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homeowners living along Marshall Road for decades in Belleville say they are feeling like second-rate citizens in the very city to which they pay their fair share of property taxes.As the city gears up toward a $85 million Avonlough Switch Pumping Station project to service up to an estimated 9,000 new homes in Potters Creek area lying to the west, 34 existing homeowners along Marshall Road and nearby Bridge Street West and Peter Street have yet to be informed when they will finally be linked t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/marshall-road-homeowners-decry-lack-of-city-water-sewer-services/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/marshall-road-homeowners-decry-lack-of-city-water-sewer-services/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Black Canadian military service featured at Trenton's National Air Force Museum]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFB TRENTON &ndash; A new temporary exhibit at the National Air Force Museum of Canada sheds light on the service of &ndash; and discrimination against &ndash; Black people in Canada&rsquo;s military.&ldquo; Portraits &ndash; Stories of Black Canadian Military Service&rdquo; is a travelling exhibit developed by the Canadian War Museum in partnership with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia, and the Niagara Military Museum. It opened here Saturday and runs until late September.It tracks th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/black-canadian-military-service-featured-at-trentons-national-air-force-museum/</link><pubDate>Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/black-canadian-military-service-featured-at-trentons-national-air-force-museum/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte region heat warning: tips for staying safe and cool]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment Canada has issued an alert due to extreme heat in the Quinte region.The agency on Monday declared an orange alert about this week&rsquo;s heat wave. Temperatures may reach as high as 33 C, with the heat wave lasting until Friday or Saturday, Environment Canada reported. An orange alert means weather may cause significant health effects, disruption, or damage and may last for several days.The forecast added humidity may make it feel closer to 40 C.Southeast Public Health on Monday is]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-region-heat-warning-tips-for-staying-safe-and-cool/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-region-heat-warning-tips-for-staying-safe-and-cool/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[National Air Force Museum offering guided tours inside aircraft]]></title><description><![CDATA[CFB TRENTON &ndash; Staff and volunteers of the National Air Force Museum of Canada are opening the doors to history &ndash; and to some of their aircraft.The museum&rsquo;s popular Flight Deck Fridays return July 3 through Aug. 28. First offered last year, the series gives visitors a chance to step inside as many as seven of the aircraft in the outdoor air park.They include the Labrador, Chinook, and Sea King transport helicopters and the Hercules and Second World War-era Dakota transport plan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/national-air-force-museum-offering-guided-tours-inside-aircraft/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/national-air-force-museum-offering-guided-tours-inside-aircraft/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chip In For Change raises more than $8,000 for Habitat for Humanity PEH]]></title><description><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings is teeing up a big thank you to the community after enjoying a third successful Chip In For Change fundraiser.Held over Father&rsquo;s Day weekend, Chip In For Change invited golfers at local courses to donate in support of Habitat PEH&rsquo;s efforts to build more affordable homeownership opportunities, for local families.From Friday to Sunday, Habitat volunteers were stationed at Black Bear Ridge, Bay of Quinte Golf, Timber Ridge Golf Course, NINE G]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/chip-in-for-change-raises-more-than-8000-for-habitat-for-humanity-peh/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/chip-in-for-change-raises-more-than-8000-for-habitat-for-humanity-peh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[County Transit moving riders to venues throughout the summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[As summer gets under way, County Transit is working to help keep riders travelling to and from destinations throughout Prince Edward County.County Transit&rsquo;s summer Weekend Connector buses will return for 2026 with expanded service, running Fridays through Sundays from July 3 to October 18.The enhanced route will connect Wellington (including Wellington on the Lake), Bloomfield, Picton (including the Heights/Base31) and Belleville, with many stops between.Two buses run on two routes with c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/county-transit-moving-riders-to-venues-throughout-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/county-transit-moving-riders-to-venues-throughout-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Beautiful View Festival lined up for late summer in downtown]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville is set to welcome Quinte&rsquo;s first indie music festival, with artists scattered throughout the heart of the city in late summer.Musical acts will take the stage at locations like Capers, UpFront Cafe, The Belleville Club, and Quinte Arts Council for a weekend-long, multi-venue music festival coming to Downtown Belleville this Sept. 18 and 19.Downtown Belleville Improvement Association organizers said the weekend fest will provide an opportunity for visitors to &ldquo;tak]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaugural-beautiful-view-festival-lined-up-for-late-summer-in-downtown/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaugural-beautiful-view-festival-lined-up-for-late-summer-in-downtown/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Kinsmen Outdoor Pool reopens for the summer ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Break out your swimwear.The Kinsmen Community Outdoor Pool has reopened &ldquo;for another summer of fun, fitness and outdoor recreation,&rdquo; according to Belleville&rsquo;s Community Services Department.Serving the city for more than 80 years since first constructed by the Belleville&rsquo;s Kinsmen Club as a community project in the late 1940s, the pool&rsquo;s ownership was assumed in 2010 by the municipality, according to Intelligencer files.In its heyday in the 1960s and 1970s, the pool]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-kinsmen-outdoorpoolreopens-for-the-summer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-kinsmen-outdoorpoolreopens-for-the-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Mayor Ellis presented with new federal Housing Design Catalogue]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has endorsed a new federal Housing Design Catalogue that is part of a broader set of measures by the federal government said to double the rate of housing construction, restore affordability, and reduce homelessness.The catalogue supports standardization in the housing sector through a library of over 50 pre-approved low-rise housing plans to accelerate &ldquo;gentle density&rdquo; nationwide that&rsquo;s free to use for all Canadians.The designs take into consideration the different]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-ellis-presented-with-new-federal-housing-design-catalogue/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-ellis-presented-with-new-federal-housing-design-catalogue/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirring concert by North Lakeshore Chorus]]></title><description><![CDATA[What a beautiful and stirring concert the North Lakeshore Chorus presented in Bridge Street Church Saturday afternoon! Title of the program was For King and Country, commemorating the 110th anniversary of the First World War battle of Beaumot Hamel, in which the Royal Newfoundland Regiment was almost wiped out. The heartbreaking loss, especially in the St. John&rsquo;s area, led to Newfoundland proclaiming July 1 as the official Remembrance Day for the regiment, well before it became part of Ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirring-concert-by-north-lakeshore-chorus/</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirring-concert-by-north-lakeshore-chorus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smylie's becomes title sponsor of TMH Foundation Golf Classic]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation Golf Classic has a new title sponsor.Smylie&rsquo;s Your Independent Grocer of Trenton leads this year&rsquo;s group of sponsors, the foundation announced recently.The tournament will take place Aug. 14 at Oak Hills Golf Club near Stirling.Funds raised will support the emergency-department expansion and equipment needs through the foundation&rsquo;s Emerge Stronger campaign.Players can expect meals throughout the day, a registration gift, on-course games]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smylies-becomes-title-sponsor-of-tmh-foundation-golf-classic/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smylies-becomes-title-sponsor-of-tmh-foundation-golf-classic/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health trying to ease doctors' workloads, improve care amid shortage]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Health&rsquo;s chief of staff is warning the corporation&rsquo;s need for doctors could hamper efforts to recruit and retain more.In his June 23 written report to the board, Dr. Colin MacPherson noted the region&rsquo;s aging population and &ldquo;high prevalence of poor social determinants of health.&ldquo;We already have high patient-to-physician ratios on our hospitalist services in Belleville and Trenton and a high on-call burden for all our internal medicine and family medicine phys]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-trying-to-ease-doctors-workloads-improve-care-amid-shortage/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-trying-to-ease-doctors-workloads-improve-care-amid-shortage/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation honours Milford's Barbara McConnell with service award]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation board has named Milford resident Barbara McConnell as this year&rsquo;s recipient of its distinguished service award.McConnell on June 25 received the Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award during the charity&rsquo;s annual general meeting at Wellington&rsquo;s Royal Canadian Legion branch.Former foundation chairperson Leo Finnegan &ndash; the award&rsquo;s inaugural recipient &ndash; and current executive director Shannon Coull presented]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-foundation-honours-milfords-barbara-mcconnell-with-service-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-foundation-honours-milfords-barbara-mcconnell-with-service-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s open, what’s closed, for Canada Day celebrations across Quinte]]></title><description><![CDATA[Most municipal services will be closed in communities across Quinte for Canada Day but some private retailers, pharmacies and restaurants will remain open for basic essentials.As usual in the lead-up to the holiday, routine errands are best done before the country breaks out the birthday cake on July 1 to celebrate its founding as a nation in 1867 given nearly everything is closed to the public.BellevilleSlated for closure July 1 are Belleville&rsquo;s City Hall, Quinte Sports &amp; Wellness Ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-whats-closed-for-canada-day-celebrations-across-quinte/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-whats-closed-for-canada-day-celebrations-across-quinte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Theatre Guild launches 75th anniversary season in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A mix of pride, excitement , fun and a healthy dose of old-fashioned show-business razzle dazzle swept through the Steve Forrester Lounge in The Pinnacle Playhouse on June 23.The occasion was the launch of the guild&rsquo;s 75th year of performing for many grateful and richly entertained audiences in Belleville.Introduced as president for this special year was Kathleen Manderville who has been active as a guild member as board member, actress, musician and more.Those attending included past and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guild-launches-75th-anniversary-season-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guild-launches-75th-anniversary-season-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West businesses score high in confidence in Ontario Chamber survey ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new survey by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce bodes well for Quinte West businesses who took part in the snapshot of sentiment in the wider provincial business community.Businesses in Quinte West are demonstrating encouraging resilience and optimism, according to newly released results from the OCC Business Confidence Survey, said the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce.&ldquo;Local respondents report slightly higher confidence levels than the provincial average in both the Ontario economic outlo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-businesses-score-high-in-confidence-in-ontario-chamber-survey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-businesses-score-high-in-confidence-in-ontario-chamber-survey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First look at Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte's new long-term care home]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY &ndash; Decades in the making, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte&rsquo;s new long-term care home is a place rooted deeply in culture and community.Dignitaries on June 23 held a ribbon-cutting in Tsi Thonwat&iacute;hsnye&rsquo;s Elder Care Home at 7984 Old Highway 2, just east of Highway 49 and west of Deseronto.Its name means &ldquo;where they take care of them (support them)&rdquo; in the Kanyen&rsquo;keh&aacute;:a (Mohawk) language.The first residents are expected t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-look-at-mohawks-of-the-bay-of-quintes-new-long-term-care-home/</link><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 01:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-look-at-mohawks-of-the-bay-of-quintes-new-long-term-care-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville couple gives $1-million endowment to BGH Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[A few years ago, Belleville resident Wayne Sheppard had no plan to join the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, but now he&rsquo;s its newest million-dollar man.Sheppard and his wife, Wendy Sheppard, are the donors behind a new endowment for the charity, which funds the purchase of all medical equipment and more in the hospital. Such costs aren&rsquo;t funded by the provincial government.The Wayne and Wendy Sheppard Endowment for Exceptional Care, announced Thursday evening in Belleville, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-couple-gives-1-million-endowment-to-bgh-foundation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-couple-gives-1-million-endowment-to-bgh-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Residents express concerns about data centre proposed for Quinte West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Amid stiff resistance by communities across Canada fighting new data centres from starting up in their cities and towns, a handful of Quinte West residents are speaking out about a proposed data centre for their city.Residents told members of the city&rsquo;s Planning Committee June 18 they are concerned about a data centre creating noise pollution, drawing too much electricity the city needs to grow and the possibility it could at some point draw on city water resources to cool the components.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/residents-express-concerns-about-data-centre-proposed-for-quinte-west/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/residents-express-concerns-about-data-centre-proposed-for-quinte-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bayview Mall Medical Clinic welcomes new doctor to Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mayor Neil Ellis and Coun. Garnet Thompson joined Belleville Chamber of Commerce President Sandi Ramsay to welcome Dr. Eghosa Desmond Irogue to the official opening of his practice at the Bayview Mall Medical Clinic located inside Pharmasave.Pharmasave&rsquo;s manager Hitesh Patel is happy to continue providing physician services and pharmacy under one roof in one of Belleville&rsquo;s most accessible locations.Dr. Desmond was recruited in partnership with Verismo Health and the Bayview Mall Me]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bayview-mall-medical-clinic-welcomes-new-doctor-to-belleville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bayview-mall-medical-clinic-welcomes-new-doctor-to-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health reports positive trends, shorter waits, and budget surplus]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Health officials are reporting improvements on multiple fronts, including wait times, appointment bookings, and the first operating-budget surplus in three years.The corporation&rsquo;s leaders were eager to talk about that and more after the June 22 board meeting at Belleville General Hospital.&ldquo;I would say this this year felt like a turning point for me because, largely, we were able to bring back what I think health care organizations really should be focused on, and that is qual]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-reports-positive-trends-shorter-waits-and-budget-surplus/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-reports-positive-trends-shorter-waits-and-budget-surplus/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte MP Malette, Belleville Coun. Brown speak out on Alto rail project]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reaction in Quinte to a proposed high-speed rail system by politicians continues to be mixed as voiced this week by community leaders based in Belleville.The Alto project is planning to construct a new double-track, high-speed network from Toronto to Quebec City at a cost upwards of $60 billion to $90 billion.The federal government confirmed on Monday that it will consider adding the City of Kingston as a stop on the alternate southern route swinging from Peterborough through communities below]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-mp-malette-belleville-coun-brown-speak-out-on-alto-rail-project/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-mp-malette-belleville-coun-brown-speak-out-on-alto-rail-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario recognizes Prince Edward County broadcaster at County FM 99.3]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Prince Edward County broadcaster with County FM 99.3 community radio station has been honoured by the Ontario government with an Ontario Senior Achievement Award for her &ldquo;outstanding contributions&rdquo; to the province and community.Pamela Stagg is one of only 18 recipients selected from across the province for the award this year.She was feted Monday at Queen&rsquo;s Park by Raymond Cho, Minister for Seniors and Accessibility and Lieut.-Gov. Edith Dumont.The ministry lauded Stagg &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-recognizes-prince-edward-county-broadcaster-at-county-fm-993/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-recognizes-prince-edward-county-broadcaster-at-county-fm-993/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings-Prince Edward Ontario Health Team makes major progress on primary-care wait list]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team has cleared the primary-care waiting list for everyone who registered with Health Care Connect before 2025.Health Care Connect is the Ontario service connecting people to family doctors and nurse practitioners. The local Ontario Health Team is an alliance of area health care providers and related agencies.Team members on Tuesday announced the major milestone.A news release stated the list of 11,105 patients who registered before Jan. 1, 2025 had be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-prince-edward-ontario-health-team-makes-major-progress-on-primary-care-wait-list/</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-prince-edward-ontario-health-team-makes-major-progress-on-primary-care-wait-list/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc Township council controversy a cautionary tale for candidates: lawyer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The vacating of Madoc Township&rsquo;s deputy mayor seat is a cautionary tale for candidates in municipal elections, says a lawyer specializing in municipal law.Township officials on June 5 announced the vacating of the deputy mayor&rsquo;s seat due to Larry Rollins, who in 2022 was acclaimed to the position, failing to file a financial statement after that election. The action was in keeping with Ontario&rsquo;s Municipal Elections Act, which also dictates a candidate who fails to file such a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-controversy-a-cautionary-tale-for-candidates-lawyer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-controversy-a-cautionary-tale-for-candidates-lawyer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc Township deputy mayor's seat vacant; council to discuss replacement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madoc Township council will discuss how to fill an empty seat vacated under Ontario&rsquo;s Municipal Elections Act in July following Deputy Mayor Larry Rollins&rsquo; failure to file a 2022 campaign financial statement.That failure had triggered two penalties, both of which are automatic under Ontario&rsquo;s Municipal Elections Act: the deputy mayor&rsquo;s office was vacated and Rollins became ineligible to run as a candidate in this year&rsquo;s election. Both were announced June 5 in a tow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-deputy-mayors-seat-vacant-council-to-discuss-replacement/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-deputy-mayors-seat-vacant-council-to-discuss-replacement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Personal fireworks banned in urban areas of Belleville on Canada Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning on setting off fireworks on Canada within the city limits?Think again.With Canada Day just around the corner, Belleville Fire and Emergency Services is reminding residents of the city&rsquo;s restrictions on fireworks.&ldquo;Under the city&rsquo;s fireworks bylaw (2025-142), consumer fireworks may only be discharged on Canada Day or on the day before or after July 1 and only in the rural areas of Belleville,&rdquo; the city said.&ldquo;Discharging consumer fireworks in the urban areas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/personal-fireworks-banned-in-urban-areas-of-belleville-on-canada-day/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/personal-fireworks-banned-in-urban-areas-of-belleville-on-canada-day/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown at Dusk draws huge crowds to watch street performers ]]></title><description><![CDATA[How many people can fit onto Belleville&rsquo;s Front Street between Victoria Avenue and Bridge Street?Whatever the answer is, it was almost filled chock-a-block Fri., June 19 for the annual Downtown at Dusk Festival.Dusk, actually, doesn&rsquo;t quite cut it, as activities started at 4 p.m. with an official opening ceremony with civic officials and carried on until 10 p.m.Live entertainment was provided at three stage centres along the two-block section.While hundreds of people patrolled or li]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-at-dusk-draws-huge-crowds-to-watch-street-performers/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-at-dusk-draws-huge-crowds-to-watch-street-performers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council bumps up Upper Bridge repair costs to $4.5M]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council amended its 2006 capital budget Monday to spend an additional $425,000 toward the rehabilitation of downtown&rsquo;s Upper Bridge linking Front Street to Moira Street West.The money will cover the HST portion of the $4.5 million cost to bring the ailing Moira River crossing up to modern standards.The extra cost is planned to be financed through the Canada Community Building Fund.Repairs for the bridge were originally approved March 9 .Council also awarded the rehabilitation t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-bumps-up-upper-bridge-repair-costs-to-45m/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-bumps-up-upper-bridge-repair-costs-to-45m/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proposed 66-unit Habitat Village a work in progress: Koudsi]]></title><description><![CDATA[A proposed $33 million, 66 condo unit affordable housing complex to be known as Habitat Village in Belleville has encountered an unforeseen delay in construction, city council heard Monday in regular session.In a deputation, Hazzem Koudsi, CEO of Habitat for Humanity Prince Edward-Hastings, informed all is moving well to build the five-storey residence save for one hiccup in the early planning stages.In order to receive approval for a record of site condition, Habitat officials have been inform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proposed-66-unit-habitat-village-a-work-in-progress-koudsi/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proposed-66-unit-habitat-village-a-work-in-progress-koudsi/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Mayor Ellis calls for quick adoption of procedural changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council voted unanimously Monday to correct its procedural bylaw to ensure it no longer errs behind closed doors by declaring city owned properties as surplus without public input.The vote came following the release June 18 of integrity commissioner David Boghosian&rsquo;s findings that council violated Section 289(6) of the Municipal Act by declaring in camera on March 23 a South John Street greenfield property owned by the city as surplus.Monday&rsquo;s council agenda original]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-ellis-calls-for-quick-adoption-of-procedural-changes/</link><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jun 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-ellis-calls-for-quick-adoption-of-procedural-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council censured for breaching Municipal Act in closed meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Following investigation, an integrity commissioner has found Belleville council breached a provision of the Ontario Municipal Act by declaring as surplus on March 23 in camera (behind closed doors) a city owned brownfield on South John Street.The property in question is a contaminated open green space adjacent Jane Forrester Park that council was considering to give to a developer for zero dollars until a public outcry led to the idea being rejected by council May 11.In a report released June 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-censured-for-breaching-municipal-act-in-closed-meeting/</link><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 03:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-censured-for-breaching-municipal-act-in-closed-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville hospital foundation golf tournament wraps up fracture clinic campaign]]></title><description><![CDATA[Organizers of a golf tournament supporting Belleville General Hospital&rsquo;s fracture clinic have broken something &ndash; but that&rsquo;s a very good thing.Held June 18 at Belleville&rsquo;s Black Bear Ridge Golf and Resort, the final Fairways for Fractures tournament broke its fundraising record by bringing in $190,000 to support the clinic&rsquo;s expansion. It was the largest and most successful tournament to date, with 208 golfers competing.The tournament series has now reached its $1.3]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hospital-foundation-golf-tournament-wraps-up-fracture-clinic-campaign/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hospital-foundation-golf-tournament-wraps-up-fracture-clinic-campaign/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edith Lepage Crete: Fury and Grace]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Arts is hosting a powerful exhibition in July by bilingual Quinte West artist and educator Edith Lepage Crete, entitled Fury and Grace. Working in acrylic, Crete presents visceral landscapes, explosive forces of nature, and moments of gentle serenity.There is a poetry to Crete&rsquo;s approach, both personal and profound. &ldquo;The canvas is a mirror of my inner world. Through light, movement, and texture, I translate emotion into form. My work seeks the meeting point between strength a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/edith-lepage-crete-fury-and-grace/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/edith-lepage-crete-fury-and-grace/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Business Achievement Awards organizers seeking 2026 nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local businesses play a vital role in strengthening our community.With that view in mind, now is your chance to show your appreciation by nominating them for a Quinte Business Achievement Award.For 30 years, the Quinte Business Achievement Awards have celebrated everything from excellence in entrepreneurship, business development, and marketing success to customer service, company practices, community involvement, growth and expansion, innovation, and employee training and development.Nominatio]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-business-achievement-awards-organizers-seeking-2026-nominations/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-business-achievement-awards-organizers-seeking-2026-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Convocation at Albert College celebrates the Class of 2026 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Albert College recognized 47 graduates at its 169th Convocation celebration on June 13.Albert College&rsquo;s Grade 12 graduates were recognized with top awards and celebrated many accomplishments this year in addition to receiving their Ontario Secondary School Diploma.The students hail from Canada as well as China and Hong Kong, England and Mexico.Canadian students are from Belleville, Prince Edward County, Trenton, Newburgh, Napanee, Kingston, Barry&rsquo;s Bay, Oakville, Newmarket and Montr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/convocation-atalbert-collegecelebrates-the-class-of-2026/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/convocation-atalbert-collegecelebrates-the-class-of-2026/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Caribbean Festival to bring music, dancing and summer fun]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of the city&rsquo;s favourite summer annual festivals is set to once again thrill patrons.Colourful floats, costumed dancers and upbeat music from the islands never fail to get crowds dancing in the streets in the city core.And this year is no different as Belleville celebrates its fifth annual Caribbean Festival featuring culture, music, food, and community engagement on August 15.In a short time, the free, family celebration of Caribbean culture has become a diverse part of the fabric of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-caribbean-festival-to-bring-music-dancing-and-summer-fun/</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 13:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-caribbean-festival-to-bring-music-dancing-and-summer-fun/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West Chamber board hires sales veteran Joe Southwell as new CEO]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte West Chamber of Commerce has hired Joe Southwell as its new chief executive officer, succeeding Suzanne Andrews upon her retirement this month.Staff on June 18 made the announcement in a news release.A lifelong Quinte West resident, Southwell was most recently the executive director of the non-profit Central Hastings Early Education and Childcare. He spent the past two years strengthening operations, supporting programs for local families, and working on initiatives which had positiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-chamber-board-hires-sales-veteran-joe-southwell-as-new-ceo/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-chamber-board-hires-sales-veteran-joe-southwell-as-new-ceo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest eight people on drug and weapon charges]]></title><description><![CDATA[On June 15, the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Belleville Police K9 and Emergency Response Unit, conducted a vehicle stop in the area of North Park St and Bell Boulevard.The vehicle stop lead to the seizure of:* Taurus G2S 9mm handgun loaded* Glock 27 .40 calibre handgun loaded* 212.2 grams of cocaine* 117.8 grams of fentanyl* 81 pills unknown* 35 Xanax pills* 71 tec pills* 17 oxycodone pills* $8,305 Canadian Currency* Cell phonesFollowing the v]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-eight-people-on-drug-and-weapon-charges/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-eight-people-on-drug-and-weapon-charges/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police honour past, present officers in 190th anniversary ceremony]]></title><description><![CDATA[Rows of Belleville Police officers seated under a packed marquis tent at headquarters bowed their heads on Thursday to pay homage to fallen police officers past and present lost in the line of duty.It was a time to mourn, it was a time to celebrate those who have put community before self through 190 years of keeping the peace in the city and beyond.The ceremony remembered not only past Belleville officers but also paid homage to a string of officer fatalities across Ontario in recent weeks inc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-honour-past-present-officers-in-190th-anniversary-ceremony/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-honour-past-present-officers-in-190th-anniversary-ceremony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dancing with the Stars Quinte raises over $24,500 for Volunteer + Information HPE]]></title><description><![CDATA[The 18th annual Dancing with the Stars Quinte raised an incredible $24,528.35 in support of volunteerism and community connection across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.Held on May 29 at the Empire Theatre, the event brought together dancers, sponsors, donors, volunteers, and community supporters for an unforgettable evening of entertainment and generosity.&ldquo;These funds will have a meaningful impact on our ability to connect volunteers with local organizations and strengthen the nonpro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dancing-with-the-stars-quinte-raises-over-24500-for-volunteer-information-hpe/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dancing-with-the-stars-quinte-raises-over-24500-for-volunteer-information-hpe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Westben and Trent Hills Pride partner for first-ever Pride celebration on Willow Hill]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAMPBELLFORD &mdash; For nearly a quarter-century, Westben has welcomed artists and audiences from all walks of life to gather through music, storytelling, and shared experiences. Next weekend, that spirit of belonging takes centre stage as Westben hosts its first-ever dedicated Pride event in partnership with Trent Hills Pride.Pride at Westben will take place Friday, June 26 at 7 p.m. on Willow Hill, bringing together acclaimed queer performers for an evening of music, laughter, drag, and cele]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/westben-and-trent-hills-pride-partner-for-first-ever-pride-celebration-on-willow-hill/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/westben-and-trent-hills-pride-partner-for-first-ever-pride-celebration-on-willow-hill/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The strange case of the sunken safe: a Marmora mystery]]></title><description><![CDATA[The waters of the Crowe River in Marmora are clear, but the story behind something beneath the surface is much more murky.Veteran scuba diver and instructor Raimund Krob of Greenwood, Ont., first began diving in the river in the 1990s. He&rsquo;s well-acquainted with it and the features below its surface, such as logs from Marmora&rsquo;s logging boom and a few other curiosities.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s been the odd garden gnome or something that has found its way down there,&rdquo; Krob said in a tel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-strange-case-of-the-sunken-safe-a-marmora-mystery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-strange-case-of-the-sunken-safe-a-marmora-mystery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation warns of storm surge and waves]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation has released a Shoreline Conditions Statement warning shoreline residents along the Bay of Quinte water levels may exceeed 75.6m.Lake Ontario&rsquo;s average lake-wide water level is currently at 75.4 m. The region is set to experience sustained winds from the south and southwest of 40-60 km/h from June 18 to June 20. Strong winds will create a storm surge in the eastern end of Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte with waves reaching 1-3 metres in height. Lake Ontario and the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-warns-of-storm-surge-and-waves/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-warns-of-storm-surge-and-waves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your feedback on upcoming County Road 49 rehabilitation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Prince Edward is asking for public feedback on the major structural rehabilitation of County Road 49.Visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MTMW596 to fill out the survey.The results of the survey will help inform the project and the ways the municipality communicates to residents, businesses and visitors.<br />
The survey will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. Paper copies will be available at Shire Hall. You can also call Customer Service at 613.476.2148 extension 1023 to ar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/share-your-feedback-on-upcoming-county-road-49-rehabilitation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/share-your-feedback-on-upcoming-county-road-49-rehabilitation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West Coun. Shelley Stedall running for mayor, retiring as Stirling CAO]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West Coun. Shelley Stedall has retired as Stirling-Rawdon&rsquo;s chief administrative officer to run for mayor of Quinte West.Stedall had a 35-year career in municipal government. She&rsquo;s been a city councillor since 2022.The news release announcing her campaign for the mayor&rsquo;s chair stated her work as councillor was &ldquo;a natural extension of her lifelong commitment to public service and community involvement.&rdquo;&ldquo;Serving the residents of Quinte West as a councill]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-coun-shelley-stedall-running-for-mayor-retiring-as-stirling-cao/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-coun-shelley-stedall-running-for-mayor-retiring-as-stirling-cao/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[YouthCreate is back and better than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[YouthCreate is primarily a digital initiative to cultivate a dedicated space designed for creative individuals between the ages of 14 and 24. It is intended to be safe, fun, and educational, offering youth real community, leadership, and opportunities. YouthCreate empowers young people by providing an independent environment where they can lead and explore on their own terms, free from adult management.Powered by the Quinte Arts Council, it was founded in 2025 by Lauren Little and Arlo Newman,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/youthcreate-is-back-and-better-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/youthcreate-is-back-and-better-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominate a local environmental champion for stewardship awards ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville is inviting residents to help recognize local environmental champions by submitting nominations for the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Awards.Nominations are now open and will be accepted until July 14 at 4 p.m. The awards celebrate individuals, groups, organizations and businesses that have demonstrated leadership and commitment to environmental stewardship in the community.Eligible nominees may be recognized for contributions in areas including built environment, enviro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominate-a-local-environmental-champion-for-stewardship-awards/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominate-a-local-environmental-champion-for-stewardship-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Canada Day celebrations musical lineup set for West Zwick’s Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[City organizers have confirmed a series of live musical acts for Canada Day at West Zwick&rsquo;s Park in Belleville.The &ldquo;pavilion will be rockin&rsquo; all day long on July 1,&rdquo; said city staff.Included this year is a list of musical acts sure to entertain all age groups.* Feral Minks An electrifying indie rock band from Kitchener blending raw indie rock energy with introspective lyricism, driven by edgy guitar riffs and haunting synths.* Lake Porter This Kingston-based trio bring t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/canada-day-celebrations-musical-lineup-set-for-west-zwicks-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/canada-day-celebrations-musical-lineup-set-for-west-zwicks-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shark 24 World Championships welcomed by BQYC on Bay of Quinte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC) is welcoming world-class sailors to the 2026 Shark 24 World Championships in Belleville.The regatta will officially open on Sunday, June 28 at 6 p.m. as part of the BQYC&rsquo;s 150 th anniversary celebrations planned for September.Hosted on the Bay of Quinte, the championship will bring together top Shark 24 sailors from across Canada, the United States, and Germany and Austria.The event will highlight the Bay of Quinte&rsquo;s and its reputation as one of N]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shark-24-world-championships-welcomed-by-bqyc-on-bay-of-quinte/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shark-24-world-championships-welcomed-by-bqyc-on-bay-of-quinte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Allsopp announces new Seniors Active Living Centre in Quinte West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 110 in Trenton has been approved to host one of Ontario&rsquo;s 416 Seniors Active Living Centres.&ldquo;The Trenton Legion has long been a central hub for veterans and other seniors in Quinte West to gather for socialization, education, nutrition and physical activity,&rdquo; said Allsopp on Tuesday.&ldquo;This new funding will provide sustainability and allow these programs to reach more seniors in our community,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/allsopp-announces-new-seniors-active-living-centre-in-quinte-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/allsopp-announces-new-seniors-active-living-centre-in-quinte-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte bands joining forces for massive concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trenton Citizen Band have been asked again to kick off the summer concert series for Quinte West.&ldquo;I suggested that we repeat last year&rsquo;s very successful mass concert band concert,&rdquo; said Dan Shaer, Director of The Trenton Citizen Band.This combination of bands had never, before 2025, come together to perform as one band. Included in this year&rsquo;s concert, in addition to the Trenton Citizens Band, will be, The Belleville Concert Band under the direction of Brian Coughlan]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-bands-joining-forces-for-massive-concert/</link><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-bands-joining-forces-for-massive-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[EORN's Cell Gap Project ending this summer; most towers now online]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nearly all of eastern Ontario should have reliable access to mobile telephone and data service &ndash; depending on users&rsquo; service providers &ndash; by summer&rsquo;s end.The Eastern Ontario Regional Network&rsquo;s Cell Gap Project is nearing its end, with most of the required work already completed.Network chief executive officer Jason St. Pierre delivered the news to Hastings County&rsquo;s finance, property, and personnel committee during members&rsquo; June 16 meeting in Belleville.&]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eorns-cell-gap-project-ending-this-summer-most-towers-now-online/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eorns-cell-gap-project-ending-this-summer-most-towers-now-online/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: Unleash your inner champion at the Dog Pound]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jason Seymour is the perfect Belleville&rsquo;s Own profile. Born and raised in Belleville, he never left to seek greener pastures and instead remained in his hometown to pay it forward. His feel-good story:&ldquo;I grew up in a rough neighbourhood. I didn&rsquo;t have a lot of structure growing up. At 15, I had a friend whose dad was a golden gloves boxer, and he trained us one summer. I developed the ability to box, but I didn&rsquo;t use it for the purpose of competing. I grew up in low-inco]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-unleash-your-inner-champion-at-the-dog-pound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-unleash-your-inner-champion-at-the-dog-pound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Varied concert for Carpe Diem]]></title><description><![CDATA[A near capacity crowd jammed into the Parrott Gallery on June 6 to enjoy the annual spring concert by the Carpe Diem ensemble, based at Marmora, but conducted by Belleville area musician-teacher Joel Bootsma.Repertoire for the 17-piece ensemble spanned baroque era works by Bach to contemporary pieces such as I Have a Dream by ABBA.Bach works included a movement from his famous Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.In a more contemporary mood was Leroy Anderson&rsquo;s Syncopated Clock, Mancini&rsquo;s Pin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varied-concert-for-carpe-diem/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varied-concert-for-carpe-diem/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gofundme campaign raising funds for Quinte West fire victims]]></title><description><![CDATA[An online campaign is helping a family who was left without shelter after fire ravaged their home in Quinte West.Quinte West Fire and Emergency Services fought the large blaze at 17 Bayside Drive shortly after noon on June 12 but the home was destroyed.All four members of the family made it out to safety.Marla Brum wrote on fundme.com that her sister&rsquo;s family needed help to recover from the fire.As of early Tuesday, donations had reached $21,617 of the $26,000 goal.&ldquo;On Friday, June]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gofundme-campaign-raising-funds-for-quinte-west-fire-victims/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gofundme-campaign-raising-funds-for-quinte-west-fire-victims/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council to apply for development charge reduction program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council rolled the dice in a special meeting Monday before voting to apply for a new $8.8 billion federal-provincial program calling for municipalities to slash development charges to spur on new housing across Ontario.But whether the city will cash in when the political roulette wheel stops is entirely unknown ahead of a deadline of June 19 to apply for what&rsquo;s known as the Development Charge Reduction Program (DCRP) program, council heard.In that program, Prime Minister M]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-apply-for-development-charge-reduction-program/</link><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 00:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-apply-for-development-charge-reduction-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PECelebrates runs until July 1 throughout The County]]></title><description><![CDATA[PECelebrates, a celebration of community, cultures and Canada, is underway acroos Prince Edward County.The annual event got underway Sunday, June 14 with a Pride Picnic and Skate Social on the rink behind the Sophiasburgh Town Hall, and runs until Canada Day, July 1.PECelebrates features a variety of events and activities that mark National Indigenous History Month, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Pride Month, Canadian Multiculturalism Day, and Canada Day.<br />
Details about the PECelebrates Festiv]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pecelebrates-runs-until-july-1-throughout-the-county/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pecelebrates-runs-until-july-1-throughout-the-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Quinte West, CUPE Local 799.3 workers, agree to conciliation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Unionized Quinte West inside and outside workers have agreed with their city employers to conciliation.The existing contract with 145 Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 799.3 expired on March 31, 2026.According to a release by the City of Quinte West, city staff said, &ldquo;as part of the normal collective bargaining process, both parties have agreed to participate in conciliation with a provincially appointed conciliator later this week. Conciliation is a standard step in the bar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-cupe-local-7993-workers-agree-to-conciliation/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-quinte-west-cupe-local-7993-workers-agree-to-conciliation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[More than 70 charges laid during ATV Safety Week by OPP]]></title><description><![CDATA[All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) Safety Week has come to an end, with Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Central Region Snow Vehicle, ATV, Vessel Enforcement/Education (SAVE) Unit and detachment members laying more than 70 charges across the region.Officers from the 13 Detachments in Central Region, along with the Central Region SAVE Unit, conducted coordinated enforcement and education initiatives between June 1 and June 7 focusing on ATV safety.Officers maintained a strong presence on trail systems, ta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/more-than-70-charges-laid-during-atv-safety-week-by-opp/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/more-than-70-charges-laid-during-atv-safety-week-by-opp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Theatre Guild’s Sister Act a miracle]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take a complex but popular recent musical, recruit a cast of dozens, including a who&rsquo;s who of Belleville Theatre Guild members with everyone having to sing and dance and put them on the Pinnacle Playhouse stage. The result is Sister Act, a busy, ambitious stage full of fun, humour and excitement.The show doesn&rsquo;t really need any promotion. The guild&rsquo;s well-known reputation for presenting quality musicals meant a sellout was ensured even before opening night for a 12 show run.On]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guilds-sister-act-a-miracle/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guilds-sister-act-a-miracle/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Leading Edge Quinte debuts to strong attendance and positive reception ]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &ndash; The inaugural Leading Edge Quinte event was a resounding success, bringing together more than 80 business and community leaders from a wide range of industries on June 11 at Batawa Ski Hill. Hosted by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce, the event marked a new chapter for leadership development in the Bay of Quinte region. Reimagined from its previous virtual format featuring international speakers, Leading Edge Quinte introduced a locally focused, in-person experience that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/leading-edge-quinte-debuts-to-strong-attendance-and-positive-reception/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/leading-edge-quinte-debuts-to-strong-attendance-and-positive-reception/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville construction values reach $13.8M year over year in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[Monthly building permits issued in May were higher than the same month in 2025, city statistics show.Belleville&rsquo;s building department issued 74 new building permits as compared to 70 permits for the same month the year before.Total construction value registered for May in Belleville, according to statistics provided The Intelligencer by the city&rsquo;s Building Department, show a recorded $13.8 million in projects compared to $21.9 million in the same month the year before.Municipal reve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-reach-138m-year-over-year-in-may/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-reach-138m-year-over-year-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College graduates more than 2,600 students]]></title><description><![CDATA[More than 2,600 graduates of Belleville&rsquo;s Loyalist College received their diplomas June 9 through June 12 during the annual convocation ceremonies.Each ceremony began with the Oh&egrave;n:ton Karihwat&eacute;hkwen, or &ldquo;The Words Before All Else,&rdquo; delivered by Dr. Tewathah&aacute;:kwa Jennifer Maracle, Loyalist&rsquo;s executive director of Indigenous engagement and applied research. Graduates were also congratulated by representatives of the Loyalist College Board of Governors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-graduates-more-than-2600-students/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-graduates-more-than-2600-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $50M Picton grain terminal to enable quicker farmer access to markets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Parrish &amp; Heimbecker Limited&rsquo;s investment of over $50 million in a new grain terminal at Picton Terminals Ltd. will provide significant economic benefit across Eastern Ontario, says Tyler Allsopp, Bay of Quinte MPP.He was joined on June 9 by Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Agriculture Food and Agribusiness Bill Rosenberg, Eastern Ontario Wardens&rsquo; Caucus chair Bonnie Clark and vice-chair Nathan Townsend and Picton Terminals officials to open Parrish &amp; Heimbecker&rs]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-50m-picton-grain-terminal-to-enable-quicker-farmer-access-to-markets/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-50m-picton-grain-terminal-to-enable-quicker-farmer-access-to-markets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County awards 2026 Municipal Community Grants]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICTON &mdash; The County of Prince Edward has awarded the recipients of the 2026 Municipal Community Grants Program, supporting local organizations that strengthen community well-being, enhance quality of life, and build capacity across the community.&ldquo;Prince Edward County is blessed to have so many community-minded organizations and the hundreds of staff and volunteers who work incredibly hard to enrich our community through a variety of activities and initiatives,&rdquo; Mayor Steve Fer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-awards-2026-municipal-community-grants/</link><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-awards-2026-municipal-community-grants/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc Township council defers vacating of deputy mayor's seat, orders review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madoc Township council has deferred a vote on vacating the deputy mayor&rsquo;s seat and ordered a review of some township procedures related to election paperwork.The deferral happened June 9 during a special council meeting. Council, including Deputy Mayor Larry Rollins, also called for a review of the procedures of notification of statutory filing requirements for council members.The meeting came after a press release was posted June 5 to the township&rsquo;s website and social media. Dated]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-defers-vacating-of-deputy-mayors-seat-orders-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-defers-vacating-of-deputy-mayors-seat-orders-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc Township council defers motion on deputy mayor's seat, orders review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Madoc Township council has deferred a motion related to the vacating of the deputy mayor&rsquo;s seat and ordered a review of some township procedures related to election paperwork.The deferral happened June 9 during a special council meeting. Council, including Deputy Mayor Larry Rollins, also called for a review of the procedures of notification of statutory filing requirements for council members.The meeting came after a press release was posted June 5 to the township&rsquo;s website and soc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-defers-motion-on-deputy-mayors-seat-orders-review/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-township-council-defers-motion-on-deputy-mayors-seat-orders-review/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario invests $4.9M toward new secondary school addition in Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is investing $4.9 million for a new addition at &Eacute;cole catholique L&rsquo;Envol to create more student spaces in a growing community.When complete, the project will deliver 138 new secondary student spaces for local families in the Conseil des &eacute;coles catholiques du Centre-Est.&ldquo;The funding for the &Eacute;cole catholique L&rsquo;Envol addition in Trenton is great news for our community,&rdquo; said Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte during the announcement on Friday.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-invests-49m-toward-new-secondary-school-addition-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-invests-49m-toward-new-secondary-school-addition-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New book chronicles 190-year history of Belleville Police Service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police Service celebrations to mark its 190th anniversary on June 16 will be supported by a new book chronicling the long history of keeping the peace in the community.The book offers a comprehensive history of the Belleville Police Service by the Hastings County Historical Society, working in conjunction with the BPS anniversary committee.&lsquo;Belleville Police Service, Serving the Community for 190 Years, 1836-2026&rsquo; tells the complete story of the police department and is t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-book-chronicles-190-year-history-of-belleville-police-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-book-chronicles-190-year-history-of-belleville-police-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police gather to celebrate 190 years of community service]]></title><description><![CDATA[Modern social and professional challenges for Belleville Police Service officers may be far more complex than ever.But, despite new technologies, stricter regulations and societal changes, today&rsquo;s men and women in blue continue to be anchored by a proud tradition of community service, upheld since the very first Belleville police constables walked the beat in a young struggling village in Upper Canada.That core thrust of keeping community safe and on friendly terms with their protectors r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-gather-to-celebrate-190-years-of-community-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-gather-to-celebrate-190-years-of-community-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation enjoys banner year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation generated $4,136,000 in revenue through donations, investment income, grants, and fundraising events in the past year.Signature events continued to thrive, including the Stranded in Style Gala, which raised more than $451,000 net, and the John Smylie Memorial Golf Classic, which generated $132,501.The foundation was also named Not-for-Profit of the Year at the Quinte Business Achievement Awards.The foundation continued to support priority equipment purchases]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-foundation-enjoys-banner-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-foundation-enjoys-banner-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County's draft housing plan limited by funding from upper governments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County&rsquo;s community and human services committee has endorsed a new 10-year housing and homelessness plan, one limited by a shortfall in funding from the provincial and federal governments.&ldquo;Over the next decade, Hastings County will focus on strengthening housing stability, expanding access to supportive and affordable housing, enhancing service coordination, and fostering strong community partnerships to develop responsive and inclusive housing solutions,&rdquo; Warden Bob]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-countys-draft-housing-plan-limited-by-funding-from-upper-governments/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-countys-draft-housing-plan-limited-by-funding-from-upper-governments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Get into the World Cup spirit at Quinte West Presents… Soccer Central Returns! ]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The City of Quinte West invites soccer fans to the Centennial Park Pavilion in Trenton this Sat., June 13, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., for &ldquo;Quinte West Presents&hellip; Soccer Central Returns!&rdquo;, a free, family-friendly outdoor celebration designed to build local community spirit and excitement ahead of the FIFA World Cup.Soccer enthusiasts and families can take part in the excitement with high-energy interactive soccer activities, clinics, and games, including bubble]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/get-into-the-world-cup-spirit-at-quinte-west-presents-soccer-central-returns/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/get-into-the-world-cup-spirit-at-quinte-west-presents-soccer-central-returns/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Developers invited to share their vision for Quinte West’s surplus land]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West has issued a Request for Information (RFI) seeking input from housing developers and non-profit organizations on the development of a mixed-income residential community west of the North Murray Industrial Park.In March 2026, the City of Quinte West Council declared surplus a 13-hectare parcel of vacant land located north of downtown Trenton and west of the North Murray Industrial Park. The City has also amended its Official Plan designation of this land to allow low and medium-densi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/developers-invited-to-share-their-vision-for-quinte-wests-surplus-land/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/developers-invited-to-share-their-vision-for-quinte-wests-surplus-land/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville set to welcome festive attendees to Downtown at Dusk celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[On the verge of summer&rsquo;s arrival, Downtown Belleville is preparing to welcome thousands of attendees for one of the city&rsquo;s most anticipated events of the year.On Fri., June 19, Front Street will be transformed into a vibrant pedestrian festival as Downtown at Dusk returns from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., bringing together live music, artisan market, food trucks, fashion, entertainment, and community celebration in the heart of the city.Throughout the evening, visitors can enjoy performances]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-set-to-welcome-festive-attendees-to-downtown-at-dusk-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-set-to-welcome-festive-attendees-to-downtown-at-dusk-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville launches new application to grow future development in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville municipal officials have launched a new interactive GIS application called DevReady designed to help developers, investors and property owners make informed development decisions with greater confidence and ease.Developed in-house by GIS supervisor Jason Bonisteel in partnership with the Planning and Building departments, DevReady is a key component of Belleville&rsquo;s broader investors toolkit and provides users with quick access to zoning information, permitted land uses, develop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-launches-new-application-to-grow-future-development-in-city/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-launches-new-application-to-grow-future-development-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council in home stretch of answering doctor shortage: Poste]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s ongoing municipal physician and retention recruitment program has made significant strides to answer a severe doctor shortage in the city this term, city council heard Monday.Karen Poste, city manager of municipal physician recruitment program, informed council that 25 new doctors have been recruited to practise in the city placing Belleville in the home stretch of recitifying the crisis for the time being.By last count, the city has spent more than $7 million of Belleville t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-in-home-stretch-of-answering-doctor-shortage-poste/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-in-home-stretch-of-answering-doctor-shortage-poste/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario transportation ministry conducting safety review of intersection of Hwys. 62 and 7]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Ministry of Transportation is conducting a safety review of the intersection of Highways 62 and 7 after a February crash that injured two paramedics.That Feb. 2 collision between a transport truck and an ambulance prompted swift action from Centre Hastings council, which voted to ask the ministry for a review and asked for changes to the intersection.The Intelligencer has learned the ministry has begun that review. &ldquo;Our thoughts are with those affected by this incident,&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-transportation-ministry-conducting-safety-review-of-intersection-of-hwys-62-and-7/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-transportation-ministry-conducting-safety-review-of-intersection-of-hwys-62-and-7/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cornerstone's 10th annual Women's Day Luncheon raises over $84,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY &mdash; Thanks to the generosity and support of the community, Cornerstone Family Violence Prevention Centre (Cornerstone) is pleased to announce its 10th Annual Women&rsquo;s Day Luncheon, held on Thursday, May 14th at the Best Western in Cobourg, raised a record-breaking over $84,000. These funds will help Cornerstone continue to provide vital programs and services to individuals and families impacted by gender-based violence across Northumberland County.The motivational]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cornerstones-10th-annual-womens-day-luncheon-raises-over-84000/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cornerstones-10th-annual-womens-day-luncheon-raises-over-84000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Abducted at Sea: Flotilla activist to speak in Belleville June 27]]></title><description><![CDATA[WhenShahid Mahmood returned to Belleville&rsquo;s weekly Sunday afternoon vigil for Palestine on May 24, he was greeted with a series of warm embraces from friends and supporters. One enthusiastic bear hug, however, drew a cry of pain.Mahmood had arrived from Istanbul the night before after a 15-hour flight home. Just days earlier, he had been among participants in the Global Sumud Flotilla, an international civilian mission seeking to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. The voyage ended when Isr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/abducted-at-sea-flotilla-activist-to-speak-in-belleville-june-27/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/abducted-at-sea-flotilla-activist-to-speak-in-belleville-june-27/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARP meeting discusses activities at Presqu'ile Provincial Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Even many long-lived members of the Greater Quinte Area CARP chapter were surprised and amazed Tuesday at what is going on at Presqu&rsquo;ile Provincial Park as they listened to a presentation by Beverley Cook, chair of communications for the Friends of Presqu&rsquo;ile Park, a charitable support organization.She outlined the park&rsquo;s role as a nature conservation site, but also for public education and recreation plus providing hundreds of hours of volunteer labour from marsh boardwalk to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carp-meeting-discusses-activities-at-presquile-provincial-park/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carp-meeting-discusses-activities-at-presquile-provincial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Arts Council awards six student bursaries]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Arts Council has announced the recipients of the 2026 graduating student bursaries.Each year Quinte Arts Council (QAC) awards six bursaries to students graduating from secondary schools in Hastings and Prince Edward counties who are interested in pursuing post-secondary education in an arts-related field. These scholarships are designed to support young creatives as they take the next steps in their artistic journey.QAC Student Arts BursaryThe Quinte Arts Council awards two bursaries.Con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-arts-council-awards-six-student-bursaries/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-arts-council-awards-six-student-bursaries/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County homelessness: overall decrease, but increase in chronic homelessness]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County staff are reporting more encouraging statistics on the reduction of total homelessness while noting an increase in chronic homelessness.Community and human services director Jamie Lynne Osmond reported the statistics during Wednesday&rsquo;s meeting of the community and human services committee in Belleville.The data included the numbers from the county&rsquo;s by-name list of people known to be experiencing homelessness in the last quarter, which ended March 31. People must con]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-homelessness-overall-decrease-but-increase-in-chronic-homelessness/</link><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-homelessness-overall-decrease-but-increase-in-chronic-homelessness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Thomas concert series closes with a big band sound]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frank Howard Big Band drew a large and happy crowd to St. Thomas Anglican Church Sunday afternoon for the closing concert in a months-long series. Over the series, music included choirs, soloists and varied types of musical presentations.The Howard Big Band stuck to mostly traditional hits of that era played in the same style and rhythms and drew hearty applause throughout.Adding to the concert was vocal songstress Lenni Stewart who sparkled on period ballads such as Blue Moon, Embraceable]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/st-thomas-concert-series-closes-with-a-big-band-sound/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/st-thomas-concert-series-closes-with-a-big-band-sound/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A razzle dazzle show for ballet school]]></title><description><![CDATA[There&rsquo;s a song in the hit musical Chicago that says in part &ldquo;Give &lsquo;em the old razzle dazzle, razzle dazzle &lsquo;em.&rdquo; The Quinte Ballet School of Canada staff and students did just that for its annual Dance of Spring Concert last weekend &ndash; and in spades.It blended plenty of talent, creativity colour and simply gripping entertainment. In this person&rsquo;s opinion, having covered many QBSC events, it was the most gripping ballet show I have seen. I trust the audie]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-razzle-dazzle-show-for-ballet-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-razzle-dazzle-show-for-ballet-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Artistic Treasures of Holy Angels Church]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOVEileen Paulsen feels blessed in two worlds: Her beloved faith and an interest in local history with a twist of detective work.A parishioner of Brighton&rsquo;s Holy Angels Church, her curiosity peaked while admiring its 13 magnificent stained-glass windows: &ldquo;I loved the windows so much I wanted to know what the symbols meant, so I looked up the artist.&rdquo;Guido Nincheri, born in 1885, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Florence, under the master Adolfo de Carolis. genera]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-artistic-treasures-of-holy-angels-church/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-artistic-treasures-of-holy-angels-church/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Art Association’s June show is Nature’s Warmth]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Art Association presents its newest art show &ldquo;Nature&rsquo;s Warmth&rdquo; this Saturday June 13 from 2-4 p.m.Artists were asked to create artwork that celebrates the beauty, comfort and inspiration found in the upcoming warm weather season. Artistic creations can also be reflective of the artists own choice or any theme. The artwork on display includes paintings of many sizes and subject matter, artisan work including jewelry, textiles, pottery and mosaics and artist desig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-associations-june-show-is-natures-warmth/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 19:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-associations-june-show-is-natures-warmth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good Food Box program expanding; new depots in Belleville and Melrose]]></title><description><![CDATA[More people in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties now have nearby access to fresh produce as the Community Development Council of Quinte expands its Good Food Box program.The Belleville-based agency offers fruit and vegetables at wholesale prices. They&rsquo;re delivered to depots spread across Hastings and Prince Edward Counties.It now has four new depots: the Salvation Army Church in Belleville, the Tyendinaga Township Public Library in Melrose, and, earlier this year in Prince Edward County,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-food-box-program-expanding-new-depots-in-belleville-and-melrose/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-food-box-program-expanding-new-depots-in-belleville-and-melrose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[99.3 County FM’s Radiothon 2026 generates $76,730]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICTON &mdash; 99.3 County FM, your not-for-profit, volunteer-driven community radio station, has received $76,730 &mdash; and donations are still coming in.This year&rsquo;s Radiothon was themed around all things &ldquo;Grown Here&rdquo; in Prince Edward County. The station extends heartfelt gratitude to each and every listener, sponsor, donor, volunteer and the community for the financial support provided prior to, during and following the County FM Wellings of Picton Radiothon 2026 . No matt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/993-county-fms-radiothon-2026-generates-76730/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/993-county-fms-radiothon-2026-generates-76730/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dr. Gowthorpe&rsquo;s 'Heal Childhood Trauma' chosen for Indigo book promotion]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville-based author, therapist, and relationship expert Dr. Julie Gowthorpe is celebrating an exciting milestone for her forthcoming book, &lsquo;Heal Childhood Trauma.&rsquo;The book has been selected for Indigo&rsquo;s Most Anticipated Canadian Books online promotion, one of the retailer&rsquo;s pre-order campaigns of the year.The special online offer runs from June 28 to July 5, over the Canada Day weekend and the book will be available for 30 per cent off, she said.Distributed in Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dr-gowthorpersquos-heal-childhood-trauma-chosen-for-indigo-book-promotion/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dr-gowthorpersquos-heal-childhood-trauma-chosen-for-indigo-book-promotion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Share your feedback about downtown parking in Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West is inviting community members to complete a short survey to provide feedback about their parking experiences in Downtown Trenton.The survey marks the next step in the city&rsquo;s ongoing evaluation of its &ldquo;Park Here&rdquo; downtown core parking program that currently offers free two-hour on-street parking downtown and unlimited free parking in municipal lots in Quinte West.Feedback shared by community members through the survey will help city staff assess the current parking]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/share-your-feedback-about-downtown-parking-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/share-your-feedback-about-downtown-parking-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major cricket tournament draws teams from across Ontario to Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Chamber of Commerce celebrated the official launch of the Quinte Cricket Club with members of a new community non-profit organization bringing professional-level cricket to the Quinte Region for the first time.A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on June 5 attended by Mayor Neil Ellis and local dignitaries, community leaders, and supporters.The ribbon cutting kicked off an exciting weekend for the 2nd Annual Quinte Cricket Cup at the Harmony Road Cricket Ground. The tournament featured]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/major-cricket-tournament-draws-teams-from-across-ontario-to-belleville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/major-cricket-tournament-draws-teams-from-across-ontario-to-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bancroft mayor defends photo holding Satan’s Choice support gear]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bancroft Mayor Paul Jenkins didn&rsquo;t get the OPP&rsquo;s message about biker support gear.The longtime mayor of the town north of Belleville was photographed recently holding a support shirt for the Satan&rsquo;s Choice motorcycle club and shaking hands with a member of the club.The Town of Bancroft posted the photo on social media showing Jenkins and the co-owner of Choice Cuts, a new store that sells motorcycle merchandise, including support gear for Satan&rsquo;s Choice, an outlaw motorc]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-mayor-defends-photo-holding-satans-choice-support-gear/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-mayor-defends-photo-holding-satans-choice-support-gear/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council votes to safeguard city residents’ taxpayer dollars]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council was asked Monday to deny a request by a developer for a one-year extension to Community Improvement Plan approval for a senior&rsquo;s affordable housing project at 7 Aldersgate Drive if a looming deadline is not met.City staff recommended that if &ldquo;a Community Improvement Plan application deadline of July 11, 2026, is not met by the applicant, staff will reallocate the amount of $618,000.00 from the Community Improvement Plan reserve fund to Taxation Stabilization]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-votes-to-safeguard-city-residents-taxpayer-dollars/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-votes-to-safeguard-city-residents-taxpayer-dollars/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville councillors ask for staff report on city acquiring Bell Creek wetlands]]></title><description><![CDATA[It would appear the fight to save ecologically important Bell Creek watershed from a proposed subdivision development in Belleville is far from over.Two city councillors in regular session on Monday requested a staff report to investigate alternative measures including a land swap with the developer to leave the said property intact.Coun. Kelly Henderson led the push with a request, seconded by Coun. Barb Enright-Miller, for the city to explore the possibility.Henderson requested &ldquo;a staff]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-councillors-ask-for-staff-report-on-city-acquiring-bell-creek-wetlands/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 02:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-councillors-ask-for-staff-report-on-city-acquiring-bell-creek-wetlands/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bancroft OPP seeking Toronto-area teenager in non-lethal downtown shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bancroft OPP are looking for a 17-year-old Toronto-area resident in connection with a reported downtown shooting Saturday afternoon.&ldquo;Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no broader risk to public safety,&rdquo; Sgt. Erin Cranton wrote in a news release.The release stated officers responded just before 5 p.m. to reports of shots being fired in a parking lot in a parking lot at the corner of Bridge and Hastings Streets. One person was seen &ldquo;fleeing the area on a bic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-opp-seeking-toronto-area-teenager-in-non-lethal-downtown-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-opp-seeking-toronto-area-teenager-in-non-lethal-downtown-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bancroft OPP seeking Toronto-area teenager in non-lethal Bancroft shooting]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bancroft OPP are looking for a 17-year-old Toronto-area resident in connection with a reported downtown shooting Saturday afternoon.&ldquo;Investigators believe this is an isolated incident with no broader risk to public safety,&rdquo; Sgt. Erin Cranton wrote in a news release.The release stated officers responded just before 5 p.m. to reports of shots being fired in a parking lot in a parking lot at the corner of Bridge and Hastings Streets. One person was seen &ldquo;fleeing the area on a bic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-opp-seeking-toronto-area-teenager-in-non-lethal-bancroft-shooting/</link><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-opp-seeking-toronto-area-teenager-in-non-lethal-bancroft-shooting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patient-transfer company donates $5K for Trenton hospital equipment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alliance Patient Transfer has donated more than $5,000 to the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation for a new vital signs monitor.The company donated a portion of patient transfer fees to and from the hospital.&ldquo;We are incredibly grateful to Alliance Patient Transfer for their commitment to supporting local healthcare,&rdquo; said Lindsay Dodds, the foundation&rsquo;s executive director.&ldquo;This partnership demonstrates how community health care partners can have a lasting impact. Every]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/patient-transfer-company-donates-5k-for-trenton-hospital-equipment/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 22:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/patient-transfer-company-donates-5k-for-trenton-hospital-equipment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation's AGM, Stafford grants announcement Wednesday]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation will announce the recipients of its annual grants during the charity&rsquo;s annual general meeting at city hall.The meeting will be held at 4 p.m. in the council chamber of Quinte West city hall.Officials will report on the past year&rsquo;s activities, accomplishments, and financial performance, including fundraising, plus goals and priorities for this year.Winners of this year&rsquo;s Kay Stafford Grants and Bursaries will be announced. The honours ce]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-foundations-agm-stafford-grants-announcement-wednesday/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-foundations-agm-stafford-grants-announcement-wednesday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Base31 announces its biggest summer concert season yet]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY &mdash; Award-winning artists, sold-out shows, festivals, comedy, art, food and culture make for an unforgettable summer in Prince Edward County in 2026.Base31 is set to welcome thousands of visitors this summer as it launches its most ambitious entertainment season to date, bringing together some of Canada&rsquo;s most celebrated artists, international touring acts, festivals, comedy, and cultural experiences across its historic 70-acre site.The summer season features an i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/base31-announces-its-biggest-summer-concert-season-yet/</link><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/base31-announces-its-biggest-summer-concert-season-yet/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rotary Club of Belleville honours graduating students for exemplary community service]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s bursary program has recognized high school students who embody the Rotary motto, Service Above Self. For the second time in the program&rsquo;s decades-long history, students were invited to attend the event, accompa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rotary-club-of-belleville-honours-graduating-students-for-exemplary-community-service/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rotary-club-of-belleville-honours-graduating-students-for-exemplary-community-service/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Brighton’s Brian Todd Memorial fund awards 25 grants totaling $155,000]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Brian Todd Memorial Community Fund has awarded 25 grants of $2,500 each to recipients and organizations totaling $155,000.&ldquo;These organizations rely on volunteers &ndash; 603 of them &ndash; to do their important work,&rdquo; said Judie Mortlock, memorial fund chair.&ldquo;We want to thank them for their devotion of time and resources used in providing essential services for our residents.&rdquo;Grants were also awarded under the annual school grants program.Each of the three elementar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/brightons-brian-todd-memorial-fund-awards-25-grants-totaling-155000/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/brightons-brian-todd-memorial-fund-awards-25-grants-totaling-155000/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cultivating Creativity — Pride and Belonging]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cultivating-creativity-pride-and-belonging/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cultivating-creativity-pride-and-belonging/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Municipal candidate information session slated for Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Eastern Municipal Ser]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/municipal-candidate-information-session-slated-for-belleville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/municipal-candidate-information-session-slated-for-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Madoc Twp. bridge dedication honours fallen Const. St. Charles]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-twp-bridge-dedication-honours-fallen-const-st-charles/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/madoc-twp-bridge-dedication-honours-fallen-const-st-charles/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Housing affordability hurting investment, property manager tells Belleville task force]]></title><description><![CDATA[A lack of housing affordability is limiting investment in Belleville, a local property manager has told the city&rsquo;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&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness Task Force.Singh said his firm manages a variety of buildings, from single-famil]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/housing-affordability-hurting-investment-property-manager-tells-belleville-task-force/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/housing-affordability-hurting-investment-property-manager-tells-belleville-task-force/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Habitat for Humanity PEH breaks ground, seeks future homeowners for Marmora build]]></title><description><![CDATA[MARMORA &mdash; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/habitat-for-humanity-peh-breaks-ground-seeks-future-homeowners-for-marmora-build/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/habitat-for-humanity-peh-breaks-ground-seeks-future-homeowners-for-marmora-build/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's homelessness task force hears how businesses could help]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville businesses could help to address homelessness in the city, leading to benefits for all, Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; homelessness task force heard Thursday.The group&rsquo;s meetings had ended in May, but members reconvened to gather input from those in business.Members and guest speakers spoke of organizations &ndash; including municipalities and businesses &ndash; working in silos to tackle problems. They said a more unified approach is needed.&ldquo;There&rsquo;s this opportunity now t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-hears-how-businesses-could-help/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-hears-how-businesses-could-help/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gay Lea Foundation invests $21,000 in Mammography Campaign at PECMH]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICTON &mdash; 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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gay-lea-foundation-invests-21000-in-mammography-campaign-at-pecmh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gay-lea-foundation-invests-21000-in-mammography-campaign-at-pecmh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton's Katie Uhlmann wins Canadian Screen Awards, TV development deal]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trenton native Katie Uhlmann&rsquo;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&rsquo;s star, co-creator, and co-producer.The show follows Middleton&rsquo;s characte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trentons-katie-uhlmann-wins-canadian-screen-awards-tv-development-deal/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trentons-katie-uhlmann-wins-canadian-screen-awards-tv-development-deal/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery 121 presents Early Summer Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The members of Gallery 121 are delighted to present their Early Summer Show, featuring Guest Artists Em&oacute;ke 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-presents-early-summer-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-presents-early-summer-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Patio season returns to Downtown Belleville for summer activities ]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/patio-season-returns-to-downtown-belleville-for-summer-activities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 17:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/patio-season-returns-to-downtown-belleville-for-summer-activities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Belleville resident named to London Sports Hall of Fame]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 (n&eacute;e 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&rsquo;s Elementary School and Nicholson Catholic College, was a Canadian powerhouse in para-swimming in the 1990s, representing Canada on the internationa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-resident-named-to-london-sports-hall-of-fame/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-resident-named-to-london-sports-hall-of-fame/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville puts a spotlight on Cracked Glass Designs]]></title><description><![CDATA[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.&ldquo;It doesn&rsquo;t matter if I walk in five minutes before opening or an hour before opening, it&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-puts-a-spotlight-on-cracked-glass-designs/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-puts-a-spotlight-on-cracked-glass-designs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County gears up for South Shore Fest nature celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you are a big fan of nature, you may not want to miss the upcoming South Shore Fest hosted by Prince Edward County&rsquo;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&rsquo; activities.Als]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gears-up-for-south-shore-fest-nature-celebration/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gears-up-for-south-shore-fest-nature-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Conservationists urge awareness of turtles emerging for summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;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&rsquo;s turtle pond on the Bay of Quinte.Across the city, female turtles will be leaving wetlands, ponds, and waterways in search of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/conservationists-urge-awareness-of-turtles-emerging-for-summer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/conservationists-urge-awareness-of-turtles-emerging-for-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County AI policy retains human control, sets limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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.&ldquo;At this point, there&rsquo;s not a structure to it, and that&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-ai-policy-retains-human-control-sets-limits/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-ai-policy-retains-human-control-sets-limits/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalists invite youth to attend Mother Earth Summit]]></title><description><![CDATA[Are you a youth who loves Mother Earth?If you&rsquo;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&rsquo;s &ldquo;Youth Summit for Mother Earth&rdquo; , 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&rsquo;s parti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-invite-youth-to-attend-mother-earth-summit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-invite-youth-to-attend-mother-earth-summit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New mural mosaic project unveiled in Downtown Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s Canvas National Mural, a large-scale collaborative artwork designed by Canadian muralist Lewis La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-mural-mosaic-project-unveiled-in-downtown-belleville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-mural-mosaic-project-unveiled-in-downtown-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real estate sales increase across Quinte in May, says new CLAR report]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &ldquo;healthy inventory levels and mixed price trends as the spring market remained active throughout the month.&rdquo;&ldquo;May&rsquo;s housing statistics reflect an active market across the CLAR area, with sales]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/real-estate-sales-increase-across-quinte-in-may-says-new-clar-report/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/real-estate-sales-increase-across-quinte-in-may-says-new-clar-report/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Loyalist cuts ribbon on new Medical Radiation Technology lab]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-cuts-ribbon-on-new-medical-radiation-technology-lab/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-cuts-ribbon-on-new-medical-radiation-technology-lab/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘Flying Banana’ arrives at National Air Force Museum of Canada at 8 Wing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Despite its name, the latest addition to the National Air Force Museum of Canada&rsquo;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 &ldquo;Flying Banana&rdquo; due to its shape, this single-engine tandem rotor helicopter was first acquired by the RCAF in 1954 and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flying-banana-arrives-at-national-air-force-museum-of-canada-at-8-wing/</link><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flying-banana-arrives-at-national-air-force-museum-of-canada-at-8-wing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County briefs: paramedic medals, child care, more]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s monthly meeting in Belleville.Both were chosen as 2025 recipients of the medal, however the medals themselves &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-briefs-paramedic-medals-child-care-more/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-briefs-paramedic-medals-child-care-more/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: From Mom and Pop to Sis and Bro]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOVTrenton-born Dave Hedge, sister Jessica and their mom Tina are the whole show at a lovely breakfast nook called Harbour Caf&eacute;.&ldquo;Dad (Dave Sr.) bought it at end of 2018,&rdquo; 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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-from-mom-and-pop-to-sis-and-bro/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-from-mom-and-pop-to-sis-and-bro/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville-Quinte Walk to End ALS needs donations for local patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-quinte-walk-to-end-als-needs-donations-for-local-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-quinte-walk-to-end-als-needs-donations-for-local-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville-Quinte Walk to End ALS needs donations]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-quinte-walk-to-end-als-needs-donations/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-quinte-walk-to-end-als-needs-donations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Illumination's Big Fires event June 20 in Picton]]></title><description><![CDATA[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&rsquo;s premier sponsor of the year.Look for Belleville&r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/department-of-illuminations-big-fires-event-june-20-in-picton/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/department-of-illuminations-big-fires-event-june-20-in-picton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PEC Soccer Assoc.'s new clubhouse scores $150K from Airbnb FIFA fund]]></title><description><![CDATA[Airbnb is kicking in $150,000 for the Prince Edward County Soccer Assoc.&rsquo;s new clubhouse, one of four Ontario donations related to the FIFA World Cup.This year&rsquo;s World Cup includes games in Canada. Short-term accommodation company Airbnb is the tournament&rsquo;s official alternative accommodation booking platform. The partnership includes donations for soccer infrastructure projects through the FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact Program .The program&rsquo;s other Ontario donations are to c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pec-soccer-assocs-new-clubhouse-scores-150k-from-airbnb-fifa-fund/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 16:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pec-soccer-assocs-new-clubhouse-scores-150k-from-airbnb-fifa-fund/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[June is Recreation and Parks Month and Seniors Month in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/june-is-recreation-and-parks-month-and-seniors-month-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 15:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/june-is-recreation-and-parks-month-and-seniors-month-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Harping for kids at Brighton Public School]]></title><description><![CDATA[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]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/harping-for-kids-at-brighton-public-school/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/harping-for-kids-at-brighton-public-school/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville homeowners object to proposed 5-storey apartment complex]]></title><description><![CDATA[One thing is for certain.A strong showing of Belleville homeowners living on Dundas Street West between Sidney Street and Palmer Road are dead set against a proposed five-storey, 39-unit apartment building application now before Belleville&rsquo;s Planning Advisory Committee.Residents living near the property in question at 239 Dundas Street West filled City Hall council chambers Monday to voice their opposition in a public meeting held to gather feedback on a rezoning bid for the proposed mult]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-homeowners-object-to-proposed-5-storey-apartment-complex/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 07:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-homeowners-object-to-proposed-5-storey-apartment-complex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Garage fire erupts soon after stranger barges into home, then leaves]]></title><description><![CDATA[A family stood in disbelief Monday evening as they watched their garage and two cars erupting in flames only minutes after a stranger barged into their home and then abruptly left without warning.Shortly after 8 p.m., Sue Kimball and her grandson David Kimball were sitting in their home at 94 West Moira Street when a man walked unannounced through their front door and enquired about buying items outside on a table.The stranger then turned and left before fire broke out minutes later on the west]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/garage-fire-erupts-soon-after-stranger-barges-into-home-then-leaves/</link><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 05:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/garage-fire-erupts-soon-after-stranger-barges-into-home-then-leaves/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville-area hockey legend Dennis Hull remembered]]></title><description><![CDATA[Point Anne native and professional all-star hockey player Dennis Hull is being remembered for his stellar career in the National Hockey League.Mr. Hull died on Sat., May 30.He was 81.Mr. Hull was the brother of &ldquo;Golden Jet&rdquo; Bobby Hull and uncle of nephew Brett Hull but was a superstar on ice in his own right with the Chicago Blackhawks from 1964 to 1977 earning the nickname &ldquo;Silver Jet&rdquo; for his fearsome slap shot.He scored 283 goals with Chicago and appeared in five NHL]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-area-hockey-legend-dennis-hull-remembered/</link><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-area-hockey-legend-dennis-hull-remembered/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire engulfs Hamilton Road home, one resident unaccounted for]]></title><description><![CDATA[A person was unaccounted for following an early morning fire Saturday in Quinte West.An investigation was opened by the Ontario Provincial Police and the Ontario Fire Marshall&rsquo;s office after a fully involved fire burned a home to the ground at 16 Hamilton Road.Quinte West Fire Chief John Whelan told The Intelligencer Saturday morning officials are, &ldquo;still looking for one person. Not sure if they were in the home at the time of the fire.&rdquo;The call for assistance came in at 2:09]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-engulfs-hamilton-road-home-one-resident-unaccounted-for/</link><pubDate>Sat, 23 May 2026 13:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-engulfs-hamilton-road-home-one-resident-unaccounted-for/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paramedics prescribed pups and pony during Paramedic Services Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[A dog-and-pony show has taken over Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services bases during National Paramedic Services Week.Therapy dogs of St. John Ambulance, along with a few fuzzy guests, have been touring most of the bases in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties to prevent the mental-health benefits of spending time with animals.Local 1842 of the Canadian Union of Paramedic Employees, which represents local medics, partnered with Cory MacKay of St. John Ambulance to arrange the visits. &ldquo;During]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paramedics-prescribed-pups-and-pony-during-paramedic-services-week/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paramedics-prescribed-pups-and-pony-during-paramedic-services-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West OPP charge Trenton man with possessing child sex abuse material]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West OPP have charged a Trenton man with possessing material related to child sexual abuse and exploitation.Detectives on May 20 searched a home in Trenton, seizing several electronic devices, police announced May 22 in a news release. Both the OPP child sexual exploitation unit and digital forensics unit aided in the investigation.Police have arrested and charged an individual following a child sexual exploitation investigation. They arrested one man.Kyle Peirson, 30, is charged. He was]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-opp-charge-trenton-man-with-possessing-child-sex-abuse-material/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 19:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-opp-charge-trenton-man-with-possessing-child-sex-abuse-material/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police lay 166 charges in traffic blitz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police laid 166 charges during Canada Road Safety Week, with speeding and mobile phone use accounting for most of them.The seven-day campaign ran from May 12 through May 18. City police released their results Friday.This year&rsquo;s theme for the campaign was, &ldquo;Road Safety &ndash; Every Road. Every Day. Everyone,&rdquo; intended as a reminder that all road users have a daily responsibility to ensure safety.Belleville officers &ldquo;made a fulsome effort to promote safe drivin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-lay-166-charges-in-traffic-blitz/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-lay-166-charges-in-traffic-blitz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services honours Todd Lamorre with leadership award]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services&rsquo; most senior front-line paramedics has received the service&rsquo;s 2026 leadership award.Belleville native Todd Lamorre, 52, received the trophy from Chief Carl Bowker during an information Paramedic Services Week gathering Thursday at the service&rsquo;s Belleville headquarters.Lamorre had been called in from his usual base in Picton but hadn&rsquo;t been told the reason.&ldquo;I was surprised,&rdquo; he said.Chief Bowker said the award began in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-quinte-paramedic-services-honours-todd-lamorre-with-leadership-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 00:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-quinte-paramedic-services-honours-todd-lamorre-with-leadership-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville craftsman has birdhouses on the brain]]></title><description><![CDATA[Allan Mott tends to get carried away with his hobbies.Six years ago, the retired Belleville teacher began building birdhouses.There are now about 70 of them in his yard, and a few dozen more at the homes of relatives and friends.&ldquo;I get obsessed with stuff,&rdquo; he said Wednesday before leading The Intelligencer on a backyard birdhouse tour.&ldquo;It&rsquo;s a sickness,&rdquo; he said dryly.It all started rather innocently.Back in 2020, Mott and his wife, retired provincial government wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-craftsman-has-birdhouses-on-the-brain/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 23:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-craftsman-has-birdhouses-on-the-brain/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wellington Wastewater Plant earmarked for $20.6M in federal funds]]></title><description><![CDATA[The federal government is investing $20.6 million in Prince Edward County toward a more modern, environmentally responsible wastewater system in Wellington.The cash infusion to offset the cost of expanding the Wellington Extended Aeration Wastewater Treatment Plant may assuage fears by residents that a large portion of the projected expenditures would end up being foisted upon local tax bills.Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MP was joined by Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson to announce the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wellington-wastewater-plant-earmarked-for-206m-in-federal-funds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 20:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wellington-wastewater-plant-earmarked-for-206m-in-federal-funds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent Port Marina earns Blue Flag Canada certification for ecology efforts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent Port Marina has received a Blue Flag Designation from the International Blue Flag Jury and Swim, Drink, Fish for its excellence in marina management and commitment to environmental stewardship.Trent Port Marina is a municipal marina in Quinte West located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Trent&ndash;Severn Waterway.The facility was recognized for creating a welcoming, environmentally responsible waterfront experience and is the only marina and beach in the Bay of Quinte area to ha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-port-marina-earns-blue-flag-canada-certification-for-ecology-efforts/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-port-marina-earns-blue-flag-canada-certification-for-ecology-efforts/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville construction values reach $6.9M year over year in April]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville recorded $6.9 million in construction values in April as compared to the same month in 2025.Belleville&rsquo;s building department issued 27 new building permits in April as compared to 40 permits for the same month the year before.Total construction value registered for April in Belleville, according to statistics provided The Intelligencer by the city&rsquo;s Building Department, show a recorded $6.9 million in projects compared to $8.5 million in the same month the year before.Mun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-reach-69m-year-over-year-in-april/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 15:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-construction-values-reach-69m-year-over-year-in-april/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man detained in Gaza flotilla released by Israeli forces]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Belleville man taking part in a multi-vessel flotilla to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza residents has been confirmed as detained and released by Israeli forces involved in a blockade in international waters in the Mediterranean.A video posted on globalsumudflotilla.org &mdash; organizers of the high-seas effort &mdash; showed Belleville resident Shahid Mahmood, a member of Belleville Justice and Peace group.Mahmood said in the video, &ldquo;Israeli occupation forces have kidnapped me from int]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-detained-in-gaza-flotilla-released-by-israeli-forces/</link><pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-detained-in-gaza-flotilla-released-by-israeli-forces/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The teacher, the trade war, and the Barenaked Ladies: a Belleville school musical]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville teacher David Reed just wanted some Canadian music for his students to sing.What he ended up creating was a new high school musical with some unusual inspirations: a trade war, family grief, and Barenaked Ladies music.Reed, 51, is a veteran music teacher at Eastside Secondary School where, on alternate years, the students stage musicals and plays.Finding Joy, which premieres May 27 at the school, is the first musical he&rsquo;s written.It started in September 2025, when the Hastings]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-teacher-the-trade-war-and-the-barenaked-ladies-a-belleville-school-musical/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-teacher-the-trade-war-and-the-barenaked-ladies-a-belleville-school-musical/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Handbags for Hospice celebrates 10 Years of compassion and community]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Heart of Hastings Hospice welcomed more than 300 guests to a sold-out Stirling Curling Club on May 14 for the 10th Anniversary of their popular Handbags for Hospice signature event.What began a decade ago with a bold vision has grown into one of the region&rsquo;s most anticipated annual events and this milestone celebration was nothing short of extraordinary, said organizers.From the moment guests arrived, the room sparkled with excitement, laughter, and connection as attendees gathered fo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/handbags-for-hospice-celebrates-10-years-of-compassion-and-community/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/handbags-for-hospice-celebrates-10-years-of-compassion-and-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ameliasburgh Museum re-enactment reunion demonstrates 'fog of war'&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dozens of becostumed reenactors from Toronto through Ottawa rallied at the Ameliasburgh Museum last weekend for the annual Reenactors Reunion, an event that started in 1994.From toddlers to seniors they embraced children to grandparents and great grandparents, cooking meals on camp style equipment, makeshift tents for shelter and displaying antique equipment and tools from toys to treasured silver.Some recalled attending the event as children and are now bringing their own children.The reenactm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ameliasburgh-museum-re-enactment-reunion-demonstrates-fog-of-warnbsp/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ameliasburgh-museum-re-enactment-reunion-demonstrates-fog-of-warnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SIU exonerates Belleville Police officer involved in vehicle pursuit]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Belleville Police officer has been exonerated by the Special Investigations Unit of any criminal wrongdoing following a February 1 police pursuit in which the driver was injured.Director of SIU Joseph Martino found no reasonable grounds to believe a Belleville Police Service officer committed a criminal offence in connection with the serious injuries suffered by a 44-year-old man in a collision.On the night in question, officers were on the lookout for a Dodge Charger after receiving a report]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/siu-exonerates-belleville-police-officer-involved-in-vehicle-pursuit/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/siu-exonerates-belleville-police-officer-involved-in-vehicle-pursuit/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[H.J. McFarland Memorial Home welcomes Ontario LTC minister]]></title><description><![CDATA[H.J. McFarland Memorial Home is one of 17 long-term care homes in Ontario to participate in the Improving Dementia Care Program (IDCP) supported by the Government of Ontario.The funding, announced in January 2026, is allowing the long-term care homes to implement emotion-based models of care. The aim is to enhance the well-being of long-term care home residents with dementia through care that prioritizes their interests and experiences, fosters relationships, and emphasizes dignity and respect.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hj-mcfarland-memorial-home-welcomes-ontario-ltc-minister/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hj-mcfarland-memorial-home-welcomes-ontario-ltc-minister/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville residents protest Israel’s blockage of 56-vessel flotilla for Gaza]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville for Justice and Peace group members protested Tuesday a blockade by the Israeli navy that intercepted all 56 vessels in international waters of a flotilla of ships attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to war-torn Gaza.Up to 500 activists, including 12 Canadians, were said to be on the vessels when they were stopped and boarded by Israel navy personnel and reportedly taken into custody before they could reach land.Belleville activists told The Intelligencer Tuesday afternoon in a pr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-protest-israels-blockage-of-56-vessel-flotilla-for-gaza/</link><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-protest-israels-blockage-of-56-vessel-flotilla-for-gaza/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County study names Bancroft as best place for hotel development]]></title><description><![CDATA[A study commissioned by Hastings County has found Bancroft to be the best place for a new hotel in the county, and the hospitality sector is taking notice.Members of Hastings County&rsquo;s planning and development committee heard the latest during their meeting Tuesday morning in Belleville.Planning director Justin Harrow outlined the findings.Using a $12,000 grant, staff in late 2025 hired a consulting firm to conduct a feasibility study to determine the level of economic and market support f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-study-names-bancroft-as-best-place-for-hotel-development/</link><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-study-names-bancroft-as-best-place-for-hotel-development/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaction is unacceptable after tests show E. coli in Cahokia Heights water, soil - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Inaction is unacceptable after tests show E. coli in Cahokia Heights water, soil&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaction-is-unacceptable-after-tests-show-e-coli-in-cahokia-heights-water-soil-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaction-is-unacceptable-after-tests-show-e-coli-in-cahokia-heights-water-soil-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[JoAnn Bogle Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Godfrey, IL - Belleville News-Democrat - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[JoAnn Bogle Obituary (1934 - 2026) - Godfrey, IL - Belleville News-Democrat&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/joann-bogle-obituary-1934-2026-godfrey-il-belleville-news-democrat-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/joann-bogle-obituary-1934-2026-godfrey-il-belleville-news-democrat-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frozen Shoppe offers sweet treats in Downtown Trenton - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Frozen Shoppe offers sweet treats in Downtown Trenton&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-frozen-shoppe-offers-sweet-treats-in-downtown-trenton-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 04:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-frozen-shoppe-offers-sweet-treats-in-downtown-trenton-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville holds off Bard to win Essex County Invitational - Softball recap - NJ.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville holds off Bard to win Essex County Invitational - Softball recap&nbsp;&nbsp;NJ.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-holds-off-bard-to-win-essex-county-invitational-softball-recap-njcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 01:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-holds-off-bard-to-win-essex-county-invitational-softball-recap-njcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanda Elliott: Hooking Memory, Place, and Tradition - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wanda Elliott: Hooking Memory, Place, and Tradition&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wanda-elliott-hooking-memory-place-and-tradition-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wanda-elliott-hooking-memory-place-and-tradition-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Own: Rachel Mendes is The X-Terminator - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville's Own: Rachel Mendes is The X-Terminator&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-rachel-mendes-is-the-x-terminator-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-rachel-mendes-is-the-x-terminator-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Own: Rachel Mendes is The X-Terminator]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s OwnVic SchukovRachel Mendes, owner of Last Call Pest Control is the real deal.Aside from her vast field experience, she totes over six Ontario pesticide applicator licenses and even has an Associate Certificate accreditation from the Entomological Society. She moved from Toronto six years ago to hang her shingle and is going gangbusters:&ldquo;I have always been interested in weird stuff. This is the kind of business I can look as funky as I want to.&rdquo; Her original truck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-rachel-mendes-is-the-x-terminator/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 23:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-rachel-mendes-is-the-x-terminator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Frozen Shoppe offers sweet treats in Downtown Trenton ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Trenton has a sweet new destination with the opening of The Frozen Shoppe, owned and operated by local couple Tyler and Tammy Rickey.Longtime residents of the area, the Rickeys were inspired to open the business after years of creating family memories through ice cream outings with their own children.&ldquo;Family outings for ice cream have always been a tradition for us and our kids, and we want other people in our community to have the same experience building memories and traditions]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-frozen-shoppe-offers-sweet-treats-in-downtown-trenton/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-frozen-shoppe-offers-sweet-treats-in-downtown-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Champions Campaign launches in May in Campellford - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Giving Champions Campaign launches in May in Campellford&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/giving-champions-campaign-launches-in-may-in-campellford-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/giving-champions-campaign-launches-in-may-in-campellford-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Giving Champions Campaign launches in May in Campellford]]></title><description><![CDATA[Evelyn McLeodThe Auxiliary of Campbellford Memorial Hospital is launching its Friends of the Auxiliary Giving Champions Campaign in May for 2026.Members of the Auxiliary will be canvassing business in Trent Hills and surrounding communities. Funds raised during the campaign are used to support the purchase of patient equipment for Campbellford Memorial Hospital (CMH).The 2026 &ldquo;Friends of the Auxiliary&rdquo; Giving Champions campaign will officially launch in mid-May and run through Decem]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/giving-champions-campaign-launches-in-may-in-campellford/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/giving-champions-campaign-launches-in-may-in-campellford/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bald Head Island remains strictly off limits to visitors on Wellers Bay]]></title><description><![CDATA[Environment and Natural Resources in Canada is advising Quinte residents to refrain from visiting Bald Head Island, a sandbar dividing Wellers Bay and Lake Ontario on the upper western shores of Prince Edward County.A once-popular summer destination for weekend boaters near Consecon, the island has been off limits for decades but people continue to visit the area to a lesser degree.A companion sandbar directly north of the island remains open to visitors.As part of what&rsquo;s called the Welle]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bald-head-island-remains-strictly-off-limits-to-visitors-on-wellers-bay/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 22:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bald-head-island-remains-strictly-off-limits-to-visitors-on-wellers-bay/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New YMCA Centre for Life build taking shape in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New YMCA Centre for Life build taking shape in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-ymca-centre-for-life-build-taking-shape-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-ymca-centre-for-life-build-taking-shape-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New YMCA Centre for Life build taking shape in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[An up-and-coming, $28 million YMCA Centre for Life is taking shape in Belleville&rsquo;s west end amid an ongoing capital fundraising campaign to make the project a reality.And key supporters couldn&rsquo;t be more thrilled as Canadian steel girders rise to the occasion framing the 60,000 square-foot facility that will play host to fitness, recreation, and community services for an all-inclusive membership by mid-2027.Dave Allen, president and CAO of YMCA Central East Ontario, right, joined Com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-ymca-centre-for-life-build-taking-shape-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-ymca-centre-for-life-build-taking-shape-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SOURCE: Stabbing in west end Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[SOURCE: Stabbing in west end Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/source-stabbing-in-west-end-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/source-stabbing-in-west-end-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro-east woman wins $1M on lotto ticket from her favorite local store - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro-east woman wins $1M on lotto ticket from her favorite local store&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/metro-east-woman-wins-1m-on-lotto-ticket-from-her-favorite-local-store-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/metro-east-woman-wins-1m-on-lotto-ticket-from-her-favorite-local-store-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Alan Webster Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Dupo, IL - Belleville News-Democrat - Legacy obituary]]></title><description><![CDATA[Alan Webster Obituary (1958 - 2026) - Dupo, IL - Belleville News-Democrat&nbsp;&nbsp;Legacy obituary]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/alan-webster-obituary-1958-2026-dupo-il-belleville-news-democrat-legacy-obituary/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 19:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/alan-webster-obituary-1958-2026-dupo-il-belleville-news-democrat-legacy-obituary/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[QFN holding plant sale Saturday in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[QFN holding plant sale Saturday in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/qfn-holding-plant-sale-saturday-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/qfn-holding-plant-sale-saturday-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged in alleged construction fraud involving Cobourg businesses - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged in alleged construction fraud involving Cobourg businesses&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-in-alleged-construction-fraud-involving-cobourg-businesses-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-in-alleged-construction-fraud-involving-cobourg-businesses-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art on the Square continues Saturday. See what’s on the schedule - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art on the Square continues Saturday. See what&rsquo;s on the schedule&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/art-on-the-square-continues-saturday-see-whats-on-the-schedule-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/art-on-the-square-continues-saturday-see-whats-on-the-schedule-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Bridge hub sees more visits, fewer concerns in first month - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville's Bridge hub sees more visits, fewer concerns in first month&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-visits-fewer-concerns-in-first-month-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 10:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-visits-fewer-concerns-in-first-month-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THURSDAY SOCCER: Belleville West rallies to edge Alton 2-1 - Alton Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY SOCCER: Belleville West rallies to edge Alton 2-1&nbsp;&nbsp;Alton Telegraph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/thursday-soccer-belleville-west-rallies-to-edge-alton-2-1-alton-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/thursday-soccer-belleville-west-rallies-to-edge-alton-2-1-alton-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mother unhappy with how late son will be remembered at Belleville graduation - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mother unhappy with how late son will be remembered at Belleville graduation&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mother-unhappy-with-how-late-son-will-be-remembered-at-belleville-graduation-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mother-unhappy-with-how-late-son-will-be-remembered-at-belleville-graduation-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Downtown DocFest permanently discontinuing after 14 years - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Downtown DocFest permanently discontinuing after 14 years&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-downtown-docfest-permanently-discontinuing-after-14-years-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-downtown-docfest-permanently-discontinuing-after-14-years-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Bridge hub sees more visits, fewer concerns in first month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge Integrated Care Hub&rsquo;s new site in Belleville received more visits yet saw fewer emergencies and other problems in its first month compared to its predecessor, The Intelligencer has learned.Statistics from the Canadian Mental Health Association, the hub&rsquo;s lead agency, and emergency services reveal the shift since April 9, when The Bridge&rsquo;s permanent home at 1 Alhambra Sq. opened. The date also marked the closure of the hub&rsquo;s first &ndash; and temporary &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-visits-fewer-concerns-in-first-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-visits-fewer-concerns-in-first-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Bridge hub sees more people, fewer concerns in first month]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Bridge Integrated Care Hub&rsquo;s new site in Belleville received more visits yet saw fewer emergencies and other problems in its first month compared to its predecessor, The Intelligencer has learned.Statistics from the Canadian Mental Health Association, the hub&rsquo;s lead agency, and emergency services reveal the shift since April 9, when The Bridge&rsquo;s permanent home at 1 Alhambra Sq. opened. The date also marked the closure of the hub&rsquo;s first &ndash; and temporary &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-people-fewer-concerns-in-first-month/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 21:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bridge-hub-sees-more-people-fewer-concerns-in-first-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[THURSDAY BASEBALL: Alton's Hickman, Wendle combine to no-hit East - Alton Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[THURSDAY BASEBALL: Alton's Hickman, Wendle combine to no-hit East&nbsp;&nbsp;Alton Telegraph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/thursday-baseball-altons-hickman-wendle-combine-to-no-hit-east-alton-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 20:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/thursday-baseball-altons-hickman-wendle-combine-to-no-hit-east-alton-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘It was a valuable opportunity’: Gleaners Belleville takes part in Feed Ontario’s ‘Day of Action’ at Queen’s Park - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;It was a valuable opportunity&rsquo;: Gleaners Belleville takes part in Feed Ontario&rsquo;s &lsquo;Day of Action&rsquo; at Queen&rsquo;s Park&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/it-was-a-valuable-opportunity-gleaners-belleville-takes-part-in-feed-ontarios-day-of-action-at-queens-park-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/it-was-a-valuable-opportunity-gleaners-belleville-takes-part-in-feed-ontarios-day-of-action-at-queens-park-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville food bank extends call for volunteers to help with hamper program amid growing demand for services - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville food bank extends call for volunteers to help with hamper program amid growing demand for services&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-food-bank-extends-call-for-volunteers-to-help-with-hamper-program-amid-growing-demand-for-services-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 18:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-food-bank-extends-call-for-volunteers-to-help-with-hamper-program-amid-growing-demand-for-services-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proactive testing continues following Marsh Creek contamination - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Proactive testing continues following Marsh Creek contamination&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proactive-testing-continues-following-marsh-creek-contamination-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proactive-testing-continues-following-marsh-creek-contamination-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Proactive testing continues following Marsh Creek contamination]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Prince Edward continues proactive water testing following a diesel fuel contamination inicident in Marsh Creek that occurred Tuesday, May 5.In a community update on the current status of the Marsh Creek contamination, the County stated remediation to date has included:Immediate deployment of adsorbent booms at several locations along Marsh Creek and at the outflow to Picton Bay on Tuesday, May 5. This occurred as soon as staff were notified of the spill. All available County mater]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proactive-testing-continues-following-marsh-creek-contamination/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/proactive-testing-continues-following-marsh-creek-contamination/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville &amp; Art on the Square - First Alert 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Belleville &amp; Art on the Square&nbsp;&nbsp;First Alert 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-amp-art-on-the-square-first-alert-4/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-amp-art-on-the-square-first-alert-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police focus on vehicle safety during modified vehicle inspections]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police are stepping up efforts to keep roads safe by focusing on modified vehicles. Over the coming weeks, officers will be conducting inspections to ensure that vehicle modifications do not compromise driver ability or put others at risk.Vehicle modifications in Ontario must comply with the Highway Traffic Act and provincial safety standards. Modifications that fail to meet these standards can result in fines, vehicle towing, or license plate seizure. Officers will be paying particu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-focus-on-vehicle-safety-during-modified-vehicle-inspections/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-focus-on-vehicle-safety-during-modified-vehicle-inspections/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police focus on vehicle safety during modified vehicle inspections - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police focus on vehicle safety during modified vehicle inspections&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-focus-on-vehicle-safety-during-modified-vehicle-inspections-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-focus-on-vehicle-safety-during-modified-vehicle-inspections-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteers play a critical role in strengthening the community - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteers play a critical role in strengthening the community&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteers-play-a-critical-role-in-strengthening-the-community-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 14:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteers-play-a-critical-role-in-strengthening-the-community-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are the 5 highest-rated grocery stores in the Belleville area, Yelp says - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are the 5 highest-rated grocery stores in the Belleville area, Yelp says&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/here-are-the-5-highest-rated-grocery-stores-in-the-belleville-area-yelp-says-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/here-are-the-5-highest-rated-grocery-stores-in-the-belleville-area-yelp-says-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s newest riverside apartment community opens in Cannifton - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s newest riverside apartment community opens in Cannifton&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-newest-riverside-apartment-community-opens-in-cannifton-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 11:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-newest-riverside-apartment-community-opens-in-cannifton-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville East extends streak against Edwardsville to 14 matches - The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville East extends streak against Edwardsville to 14 matches&nbsp;&nbsp;The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-east-extends-streak-against-edwardsville-to-14-matches-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 03:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-east-extends-streak-against-edwardsville-to-14-matches-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Baseball: Pirates blow out Belleville - wdtimes.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Baseball: Pirates blow out Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;wdtimes.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/baseball-pirates-blow-out-belleville-wdtimescom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/baseball-pirates-blow-out-belleville-wdtimescom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expanding hands-on learning: Belleville’s Loyalist College officially opens Integrative Health Centre - Napanee Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expanding hands-on learning: Belleville&rsquo;s Loyalist College officially opens Integrative Health Centre&nbsp;&nbsp;Napanee Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/expanding-hands-on-learning-bellevilles-loyalist-college-officially-opens-integrative-health-centre-napanee-today/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 21:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/expanding-hands-on-learning-bellevilles-loyalist-college-officially-opens-integrative-health-centre-napanee-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus meets with Premier Doug Ford, others - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus meets with Premier Doug Ford, others&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-wardens-caucus-meets-with-premier-doug-ford-others-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-wardens-caucus-meets-with-premier-doug-ford-others-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario Wardens' Caucus meets with Premier Doug Ford, others]]></title><description><![CDATA[Politicians of the Eastern Ontario Wardens&rsquo; Caucus have met with Ontario Premier Doug Ford and other provincial politicians in support of the regional caucus&rsquo; latest priorities.A delegation from the wardens&rsquo; caucus was at Queen&rsquo;s Park in Toronto on May 11. Members met with Ford, Municipal Affairs and Housing Minister Rob Flack, government house leader Steve Clark, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, and Ottawa Liberal MPP Stephen Blais, the party&rsquo;s critic for infras]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-wardens-caucus-meets-with-premier-doug-ford-others/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-wardens-caucus-meets-with-premier-doug-ford-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Long weekend service changes in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Long weekend service changes in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/long-weekend-service-changes-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 20:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/long-weekend-service-changes-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Benedictine Bishop: Belleville’s New Shepherd Sees Monastic Roots as an Asset - National Catholic Register]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Benedictine Bishop: Belleville&rsquo;s New Shepherd Sees Monastic Roots as an Asset&nbsp;&nbsp;National Catholic Register]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-benedictine-bishop-bellevilles-new-shepherd-sees-monastic-roots-as-an-asset-national-catholic-register/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-benedictine-bishop-bellevilles-new-shepherd-sees-monastic-roots-as-an-asset-national-catholic-register/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville resident still part of Flotilla seeking to break siege on Gaza - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville resident still part of Flotilla seeking to break siege on Gaza&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-resident-still-part-of-flotilla-seeking-to-break-siege-on-gaza-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-resident-still-part-of-flotilla-seeking-to-break-siege-on-gaza-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belt Helps Secure $250,000 In Neighborhood Infrastructure Funding In Belleville - RiverBender.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belt Helps Secure $250,000 In Neighborhood Infrastructure Funding In Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;RiverBender.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belt-helps-secure-250000-in-neighborhood-infrastructure-funding-in-belleville-riverbendercom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belt-helps-secure-250000-in-neighborhood-infrastructure-funding-in-belleville-riverbendercom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smile Cookies boost Campbellford Memorial Hospital - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Smile Cookies boost Campbellford Memorial Hospital&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-memorial-hospital-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-memorial-hospital-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smile Cookies boost Campbellford Mewmorial Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAMPBELLFORD &ndash; Dull, rainy weather did not dampen the spirits of Campbellford Memorial Hospital fans Wednesday as they acknowledged a donation in excess of $20,000 from the local Tim Hortons shop from the sale of Smile Cookies. Proceeds from the annual limited -time cookie sales were all designated toward the new hospital project.While the provincial government has ap[proved the project to go ahead, the community is deeply involved in raising the required local portion.At a jolly gatherin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-mewmorial-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-mewmorial-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Smile Cookies boost Campbellford Memorial Hospital]]></title><description><![CDATA[CAMPBELLFORD &ndash; Dull, rainy weather did not dampen the spirits of Campbellford Memorial Hospital fans Wednesday as they acknowledged a donation in excess of $20,000 from the local Tim Hortons shop from the sale of Smile Cookies. Proceeds from the annual limited -time cookie sales were all designated toward the new hospital project.While the provincial government has ap[proved the project to go ahead, the community is deeply involved in raising the required local portion.At a jolly gatherin]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-memorial-hospital/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/smile-cookies-boost-campbellford-memorial-hospital/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[May is Mystery Month at Belleville Public Library - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[May is Mystery Month at Belleville Public Library&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/may-is-mystery-month-at-belleville-public-library-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/may-is-mystery-month-at-belleville-public-library-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Frank Velez, 24, elected mayor of Belleville, NJ as incumbent Michael Melham faced backlash in wake of massive warehouse fire - ABC7 New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Frank Velez, 24, elected mayor of Belleville, NJ as incumbent Michael Melham faced backlash in wake of massive warehouse fire&nbsp;&nbsp;ABC7 New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/frank-velez-24-elected-mayor-of-belleville-nj-as-incumbent-michael-melham-faced-backlash-in-wake-of-massive-warehouse-fire-abc7-new-york/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/frank-velez-24-elected-mayor-of-belleville-nj-as-incumbent-michael-melham-faced-backlash-in-wake-of-massive-warehouse-fire-abc7-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialized help for seniors at CARP meeting - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specialized help for seniors at CARP meeting&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/specialized-help-for-seniors-at-carp-meeting-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/specialized-help-for-seniors-at-carp-meeting-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Specialized help for seniors at CARP meeting]]></title><description><![CDATA[A unique specialized service for seniors and their families was outlined at the May meeting of the Greater Bay of Quinte Chapter of CARP (Canadian Association for Retired Persons) Tuesday afternoon. The presenter was Jennifer Aronson, founder of the service and a highly qualified and experienced person in both the health and social services fields. Her company is Aronson Eldercare Consulting.She stressed that many problems arise from the impact of change, too much and too fast for many seniors]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/specialized-help-for-seniors-at-carp-meeting/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/specialized-help-for-seniors-at-carp-meeting/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalists holding annual Plant Sale - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalists holding annual Plant Sale&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-holding-annual-plant-sale-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-holding-annual-plant-sale-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalists holding annual Plant Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte Field Naturalist&rsquo;s biggest fundraiser of the year, its annual Plant Sale, is Saturday May 16 from 8 a.m. to noon in the St. Jospeh&rsquo;s Church parking lot at the corner of Victoria and Herchimer Avenues.Every year each dollar raised from this volunteer endeavor goes to buying native trees, shrubs and flowers to be planted at local parks and greenspaces in the Quinte region.The Quinte Field Naturalists are currently working closely with the city of Belleville to plant at Clar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-holding-annual-plant-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalists-holding-annual-plant-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMHF launches Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Raffle in support of ER expansion]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) is inviting the community to take part in its upcoming Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Raffle, taking place duringthe TMHF Golf Classic on August 14, at Oak Hills Golf Club in Stirling, sponsored by Smylie&rsquo;s Your Independent Grocer.The raffle is part of the EMERGE Stronger Campaign, which supports priority medical equipment and the expansion of the Emergency Department at Trenton Memorial Hospital.&ldquo;Last year&rsquo;s Helic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tmhf-launches-helicopter-golf-ball-drop-raffle-in-support-of-er-expansion/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tmhf-launches-helicopter-golf-ball-drop-raffle-in-support-of-er-expansion/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 75 years of supporting TMH - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 75 years of supporting TMH&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-auxiliary-celebrates-75-years-of-supporting-tmh-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 17:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-auxiliary-celebrates-75-years-of-supporting-tmh-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrates 75 years of supporting TMH]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The Trenton Memorial Hospital Auxiliary celebrated 75 years of volunteer service and community support during its Annual General Meeting on May 11, held at Trinity-St. Andrew&rsquo;s United Church.For 75 years, the Auxiliary has been an important part of Trenton Memorial Hospital, raising funds, volunteering countless hours, and helping ensure patients receive quality care close to home. Since the inception of the Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation, the Auxiliary has contr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-auxiliary-celebrates-75-years-of-supporting-tmh/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trenton-memorial-hospital-auxiliary-celebrates-75-years-of-supporting-tmh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Fire Station 2 slated for relocation at Old City Fairgrounds - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Fire Station 2 slated for relocation at Old City Fairgrounds&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-station-2-slated-for-relocation-at-old-city-fairgrounds-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-station-2-slated-for-relocation-at-old-city-fairgrounds-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Fire Station 2 slated for relocation at Old City Fairgrounds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two aging fire halls in Belleville are being relocated in future following a decision by council to approve asset upgrade elements of the city&rsquo;s new Fire Master Plan.With the May 11 approval by council to proceed, Belleville&rsquo;s longstanding Fire Station 2 at 72 West Moira Street will be decommissioned after a new station is constructed on a 1.5-acre parcel of land within the northern limits of the Old City Fairgrounds.The Intelligencer has been informed preliminary plans for the new]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-station-2-slated-for-relocation-at-old-city-fairgrounds/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-station-2-slated-for-relocation-at-old-city-fairgrounds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist officially opens Integrative Health Centre to expand hands-on learning]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College officially opened its Integrative Health Centre on May 12, marking an important expansion of hands-on learning opportunities in the college&rsquo;s health and wellness programming. The new teaching and learning space currently supports students in Loyalist&rsquo;s Massage Therapy program and will welcome students in Loyalist&rsquo;s new Acupuncture program beginning in Fall 2026.The Integrative Health Centre is a purpose-built space designed to reflect industry-standard clinical]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-officially-opens-integrative-health-centre-to-expand-hands-on-learning/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-officially-opens-integrative-health-centre-to-expand-hands-on-learning/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Quinte science fair stars advance to national stage in Edmonton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A group of five students from the Quinte region is set to represent their community on the national stage, having qualified for the highly competitive 2026 Canada-Wide Science Fair (CWSF).Charlotte Guan, Miranda Pellow, Eli Poyner, Surya Narayan Santhakumar, and Alicia Zhang secured their invitations following impressive performances at the Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair (QRSTF).The national competition, organized by Youth Science Canada and hailed as the country&rsquo;s largest yo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-quinte-science-fair-stars-advance-to-national-stage-in-edmonton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-quinte-science-fair-stars-advance-to-national-stage-in-edmonton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Art on the Square returns for 24th year with art, food and entertainment - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art on the Square returns for 24th year with art, food and entertainment&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/art-on-the-square-returns-for-24th-year-with-art-food-and-entertainment-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/art-on-the-square-returns-for-24th-year-with-art-food-and-entertainment-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville student feted for groundbreaking "SafeRider" project]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Grade 11 student from Belleville is being celebrated nationally for an innovation that could make cycling safer for millions.Surya Narayan Santhakumar of Eastside Secondary School was awarded the prestigious national Ingenious Award at a ceremony in Toronto on May 7.His project is called SafeRider: AI-Powered Smart Helmet for Cyclist Collision Prevention and Emergency Response, an AI-powered smart bike helmet offering real-time vehicle detection, active collision prevention through turn signa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-student-feted-for-groundbreaking-saferider-project/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-student-feted-for-groundbreaking-saferider-project/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville service changes for the Victoria Day long weekend - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Belleville service changes for the Victoria Day long weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-service-changes-for-the-victoria-day-long-weekend-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 15:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-service-changes-for-the-victoria-day-long-weekend-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s open and closed in Belleville on Victoria Day – Monday, May 18, 2026 - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s open and closed in Belleville on Victoria Day &ndash; Monday, May 18, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-closed-in-belleville-on-victoria-day-monday-may-18-2026-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 14:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-closed-in-belleville-on-victoria-day-monday-may-18-2026-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Louis Usselmann Obituary - Belleville, IL - Dignity Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Louis Usselmann Obituary - Belleville, IL&nbsp;&nbsp;Dignity Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/louis-usselmann-obituary-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/louis-usselmann-obituary-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Big Buzz Around Belleville's Square - First Alert 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Big Buzz Around Belleville's Square&nbsp;&nbsp;First Alert 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/big-buzz-around-bellevilles-square-first-alert-4/</link><pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/big-buzz-around-bellevilles-square-first-alert-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Report – May 13, 2026 - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police Report &ndash; May 13, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-may-13-2026-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-may-13-2026-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville mayor's homelessness task force ends; reporting to council in June - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville mayor's homelessness task force ends; reporting to council in June&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayors-homelessness-task-force-ends-reporting-to-council-in-june-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayors-homelessness-task-force-ends-reporting-to-council-in-june-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville mayor's homelessness task force ends; reporting to council in June]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness task force has ended, with a report to &ndash; and recommendations for &ndash; city council expected in June.Ellis told The Intelligencer on Tuesday he and staff have begun work on the report, which is expected to make recommendations on various homelessness-related issues. Council will then have to decide whether or how to act upon that advice.Meetings were held roughly every two weeks between December and the last session on April]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayors-homelessness-task-force-ends-reporting-to-council-in-june/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayors-homelessness-task-force-ends-reporting-to-council-in-june/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Engineered barriers - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Engineered barriers&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/engineered-barriers-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/engineered-barriers-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees; please - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trees; please&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trees-please-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 19:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trees-please-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bancroft warming centre and shelter needs new operator]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a meeting Wednesday in Belleville, community and human services director Jamie Lynne Osmond said Belleville-based Grace Inn Shelter officials have withdrawn their involvement. Shelter staff had operated the shelter in partnership with Integrity Investigative Solutions, the private security firm staffing the warming centres in Bancroft and Trenton, plus Grace Inn and The Bridge Integrated Care Hub, both in Belleville. Hastings County is looking for a new operator for its hybrid warming centre]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-warming-centre-and-shelter-needs-new-operator/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bancroft-warming-centre-and-shelter-needs-new-operator/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College students strike silver at Skills Ontario competition - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College students strike silver at Skills Ontario competition&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-students-strike-silver-at-skills-ontario-competition-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-students-strike-silver-at-skills-ontario-competition-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College students strike silver at Skills Ontario competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two Loyalist College students earned silver medals at the 2026 Skills Ontario Competition last week, demonstrating their industry-ready expertise alongside top post-secondary competitors from across the province.Held May 4 &ndash; 5 at the Toronto Congress Centre, the Skills Ontario Competition brought together more than 2,000 students to compete in over 75 skilled trades and technology contests. The annual event gives elementary, secondary, post-secondary and apprenticeship students the opportu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-students-strike-silver-at-skills-ontario-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-students-strike-silver-at-skills-ontario-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Here are 5 of the best-rated (and most affordable) camping spots near Belleville - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Here are 5 of the best-rated (and most affordable) camping spots near Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/here-are-5-of-the-best-rated-and-most-affordable-camping-spots-near-belleville-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 17:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/here-are-5-of-the-best-rated-and-most-affordable-camping-spots-near-belleville-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville Savour the Heat winners announced]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Downtown District BIA hosted their second annual Savour The Heat competition this past Saturday, May 9th. It was a beautiful sunny day and Downtown Belleville was bustling with activity as locals and visitors indulged in delicious spicy treats and explored local businesses in the Downtown District.This year&rsquo;s award winning, Savour The Heat event, featured a fierce competition among 15 downtown businesses, each motivated to create the most delicious spicy dishes for both the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-savour-the-heat-winners-announced/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-savour-the-heat-winners-announced/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested on warrant at traffic stop - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested on warrant at traffic stop&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-on-warrant-at-traffic-stop-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-on-warrant-at-traffic-stop-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Kids Inclusion Art Show, a community celebration]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOVLifetime local Brandy Calvert Ringelmann is a natural entrepreneur. Against all odds, she opened These 4 Walls, a multi-art emporium in mid-pandemic August 2021. Her level business savvy is supported by two degrees; one in business and economics and another in adult education. Her latest project is the Kids Inclusion Art Show:&ldquo;Old school thinking was kids with unique and diverse abilities wanted their own opportunities when in fact that&rsquo;s not the case. They just want to b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-kids-inclusion-art-show-a-community-celebration/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-kids-inclusion-art-show-a-community-celebration/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County reports 175 unhoused people and families found housing in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new report by Hastings County staff provides insight into the county&rsquo;s homelessness-related programs, with statistics showing substantial progress in housing people.Staff of the community and human services department on May 6 released their annual report as part of the agenda for the community and human services committee&rsquo;s monthly meeting on Wednesday.The report shows 256 people and families in the county&rsquo;s by-name data of unhoused people as of Dec. 31. People must consent]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-reports-175-unhoused-people-and-families-found-housing-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-reports-175-unhoused-people-and-families-found-housing-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[N.J. mayor loses bid for re-election a week after massive warehouse fire - NJ.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[N.J. mayor loses bid for re-election a week after massive warehouse fire&nbsp;&nbsp;NJ.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nj-mayor-loses-bid-for-re-election-a-week-after-massive-warehouse-fire-njcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 15:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nj-mayor-loses-bid-for-re-election-a-week-after-massive-warehouse-fire-njcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville elects new mayor in an upset as the incumbent is ousted after the devasting warehouse fire - News12 | New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville elects new mayor in an upset as the incumbent is ousted after the devasting warehouse fire&nbsp;&nbsp;News12 | New Jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-elects-new-mayor-in-an-upset-as-the-incumbent-is-ousted-after-the-devasting-warehouse-fire-news12-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-elects-new-mayor-in-an-upset-as-the-incumbent-is-ousted-after-the-devasting-warehouse-fire-news12-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two new eateries to open in east Belleville this summer - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new eateries to open in east Belleville this summer&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-new-eateries-to-open-in-east-belleville-this-summer-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-new-eateries-to-open-in-east-belleville-this-summer-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annette M. Belleville-Roberts Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information - Remick &amp; Gendron Funeral Home]]></title><description><![CDATA[Annette M. Belleville-Roberts Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information&nbsp;&nbsp;Remick &amp; Gendron Funeral Home]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/annette-m-belleville-roberts-obituary-visitation-amp-funeral-information-remick-amp-gendron-funeral-home/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/annette-m-belleville-roberts-obituary-visitation-amp-funeral-information-remick-amp-gendron-funeral-home/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Velez Wins in Belleville - Insider NJ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Velez Wins in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Insider NJ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/velez-wins-in-belleville-insider-nj/</link><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 03:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/velez-wins-in-belleville-insider-nj/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beverly Meister Obituary - Belleville, IL - Dignity Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beverly Meister Obituary - Belleville, IL&nbsp;&nbsp;Dignity Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beverly-meister-obituary-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 23:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beverly-meister-obituary-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Amazing Nails and Spa to hold grand opening of new luxury nail studio in Napanee]]></title><description><![CDATA[NAPANEE &ndash; Amazing Nails &amp; Spa will hold the grand opening of its new luxury nail studio located at 2 Dairy Ave #11, Napanee on Saturday, May 23.The salon will officially open its doors to the public at 12 p.m. on May 23, bringing a new level of quality, relaxation, and modern nail care to the Napanee community.Founded by Joe Do, Amazing Nails &amp; Spa was created with a vision of providing high-quality nail care in a relaxing, hygienic, and welcoming environment. The salon specialize]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/amazing-nails-and-spa-to-hold-grand-opening-of-new-luxury-nail-studio-in-napanee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/amazing-nails-and-spa-to-hold-grand-opening-of-new-luxury-nail-studio-in-napanee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hike for Hospice set to take place in Quinte West’s Centennial Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospice Quinte invites the community to come together for a morning that truly matters.Hike for Hospice returns to Centennial Park in Trenton on Sat., May 23 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., bringing people together in remembrance, in support, and in shared compassion, said organizers.May is National Hike for Hospice Month, a time when communities across Canada walk side by side to honour the care, dignity, and comfort that hospice provides. It&rsquo;s a reminder that no one should have to face th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hike-for-hospice-set-to-take-place-in-quinte-wests-centennial-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hike-for-hospice-set-to-take-place-in-quinte-wests-centennial-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Safety Village to host free safety education events]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Children&rsquo;s Safety Village of Belleville is gearing up to host two community education events taking place June 3 in partnership with Belleville Police Service.The programs are designed to support both older adults and youth through practical, real-life safety education focused on prevention, awareness, and informed decision-making.&ldquo;Safety education is something that impacts every stage of life &mdash; from protecting older adults online to helping teens make informed decisions b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-to-host-free-safety-education-events/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-to-host-free-safety-education-events/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radiothon for 99.3 CountyFM gears up in Prince Edward County]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s been 11 years since 99.3 CountyFM&rsquo;s hit the airwaves in Prince Edward County.No surprise the station&rsquo;s annual fundraising campaign, which kicks off on June 4 for four days, will centre around the theme: Grown Here.It&rsquo;s a theme that reflects the county&rsquo;s agricultural roots, that sense of belonging and stewardship and how we can all work together to maintain a locally grown connection to Prince Edward County, said organizers.Spearheading this year&rsquo;s radiot]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/radiothon-for-993-countyfm-gears-up-in-prince-edward-county/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/radiothon-for-993-countyfm-gears-up-in-prince-edward-county/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville painter spends his time chasing moments - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville painter spends his time chasing moments&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-painter-spends-his-time-chasing-moments-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-painter-spends-his-time-chasing-moments-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville painter spends his time chasing moments]]></title><description><![CDATA[GREG TEALQUINTE ARTS COUNCILIn a quiet home studio in Belleville, painter Chris Finkle spends his time chasing moments. Some are expansive&mdash;sailboats resting in the stillness of an early morning harbour. Others are more intimate: a musician lost in a song, skaters playing shinny on a frozen harbour, a family portrait, or a rain-soaked street. For Finkle, painting is less about spectacle and more about capturing the emotion beneath everyday scenes.Finkle works primarily in oil, a medium he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-painter-spends-his-time-chasing-moments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-painter-spends-his-time-chasing-moments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville crews to fan out across city for spring yard waste collection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Finding it difficult to make the time to drop off your home spring cuttings to the city&rsquo;s yard waste depot in Belleville?Enter the spring curbside leaf and yard waste collection effort by Belleville&rsquo;s public works crews.As usual every spring, the city will offer free curbside pickup in six different zones from May 19 to May 25.The zoned pickups are scheduled as follow:* May 19 &ndash; Zone 1 (west of Moira River, south of CNR tracks)* May 20 &ndash; Zone 4 (east of Moira River, sout]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-crews-to-fan-out-across-city-for-spring-yard-waste-collection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-crews-to-fan-out-across-city-for-spring-yard-waste-collection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent-Severn Waterway opens amid water level challenges: Parks Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trent-Severn Waterway&rsquo;s navigation season will open in stages starting on Friday, says Parks Canada.Increased precipitation in March and April, coupled with significant snowpack in both the Trent and Severn watersheds, &ldquo;has necessitated additional time to reduce water levels and flows to ensure safe boating conditions across the system,&rdquo; said canal system managers.Most of the locks at the most southern end of the canal system will open including throughout Quinte West.The list]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-severn-waterway-opens-amid-water-level-challenges-parks-canada/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-severn-waterway-opens-amid-water-level-challenges-parks-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community raises $577,000 net at sold-out Evening with Jim Cuddy]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICTON &ndash; The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is thrilled to announce that a sold-out crowd of 200 guests came together on May 2 at Compass Rose Suites for An Evening with Jim Cuddy , netting an incredible $577,000 in support of a new mammography machine for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.The highlight of the evening was a powerful &ldquo;Fund-a-Cause&rdquo; cash auction, where 42 donors pledged outright gifts that were matched dollar for dollar up to $150]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-raises-577000-net-at-sold-out-evening-with-jim-cuddy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-raises-577000-net-at-sold-out-evening-with-jim-cuddy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville seeking public input on future of Meyers Pier  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville is inviting residents to help shape the future of Meyers Pier as part of an upcoming Public Information Centre meeting.The meeting is being done for what&rsquo;s called the Meyers Pier Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) and Preliminary Design Study.Meyers Pier is a landmark feature of Belleville&rsquo;s waterfront, serving as a destination for recreation, tourism and community gatherings along the Bay of Quinte.As part of the study, the city will explore long-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeking-public-input-on-future-of-meyers-pier/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeking-public-input-on-future-of-meyers-pier/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fate of Queen Mary school parkland continues to hang in the balance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The future of city-owned parkland at the former Queen Mary school in Belleville&rsquo;s West Hill continues to hang in the balance after Belleville council took another step Monday toward the potential creation of an affordable housing project on site.Council adopted in regular session what&rsquo;s called a Community Improvement Plan for the city owned 4.7-acre property which will lay the groundwork for the city to invite interested developers to submit requests for proposals (RFPs) for city co]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fate-of-queen-mary-school-parkland-continues-to-hang-in-the-balance/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 18:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fate-of-queen-mary-school-parkland-continues-to-hang-in-the-balance/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PEC Summer Pass pop-up events to take place in May]]></title><description><![CDATA[The County of Prince Edward will be hosting several pop-up events in May to distribute PEC Summer Passes.The Summer Pass allows residents and taxpayers to park in designated parking spaces near the water access points at the end of Bakker Road and County Road 20 (Huyck&rsquo;s Point Road). Pass holders must use the designated spaces close to the water access point. If you do not have a pass, you are required to park where roadside parking is permitted, further from the water access point.Pop-up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pec-summer-pass-pop-up-events-to-take-place-in-may/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pec-summer-pass-pop-up-events-to-take-place-in-may/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebrate summer with the opening of the Quinte West Pop-ups this Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Summer in Quinte West starts this Friday with the opening of the Quinte West Pop-ups in Centennial Park. The City of Quinte West is excited to announce another season of tasty food and delicious treats, with rotating vendors, events, and activities beginning Friday and running until Sunday, Sept. 6.The Pop-ups will be busy this year with new and returning vendors, including Banana Splitz, K-Food Express, Mickaroons and Best Friends, Momo-Mentum, The Dutch Hut and The Forge Woodfired Pizza.Again]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebrate-summer-with-the-opening-of-the-quinte-west-pop-ups-this-friday/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebrate-summer-with-the-opening-of-the-quinte-west-pop-ups-this-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville looking for feedback with budget survey - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Belleville looking for feedback with budget survey&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-looking-for-feedback-with-budget-survey-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-looking-for-feedback-with-budget-survey-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[UPDATE – Belleville moving forward with two new fire halls - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[UPDATE &ndash; Belleville moving forward with two new fire halls&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/update-belleville-moving-forward-with-two-new-fire-halls-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/update-belleville-moving-forward-with-two-new-fire-halls-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Encourage Safe Driving During Canada Road Safety Week - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police Encourage Safe Driving During Canada Road Safety Week&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-encourage-safe-driving-during-canada-road-safety-week-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 15:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-encourage-safe-driving-during-canada-road-safety-week-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crash in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crash in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crash-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crash-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Controversial land transfer near Belleville’s waterfront has been cancelled - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Controversial land transfer near Belleville&rsquo;s waterfront has been cancelled&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/controversial-land-transfer-near-bellevilles-waterfront-has-been-cancelled-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 11:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/controversial-land-transfer-near-bellevilles-waterfront-has-been-cancelled-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council moving forward on fire hall relocation - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council moving forward on fire hall relocation&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-moving-forward-on-fire-hall-relocation-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-moving-forward-on-fire-hall-relocation-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council approves Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council approves Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-approves-employment-lands-community-improvement-plan-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 04:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-approves-employment-lands-community-improvement-plan-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville secures new family physician through municipal recruitment - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville secures new family physician through municipal recruitment&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-secures-new-family-physician-through-municipal-recruitment-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-secures-new-family-physician-through-municipal-recruitment-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville secures new family physician through municipal recruitment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has announced the addition of a new family physician through the Belleville Family Physician Recruitment Program.Dr. Elizabeth Ilora will be moving from the United Kingdom to Belleville this summer with her family to join her husband, who is already practicing as a family physician in the city.Dr. Ilora is expected to begin her practice this summer.Up to 15,000 city residents are said to be without a family doctor amid a provincial doctor shortage.&ldquo;The City of Belleville is ver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-secures-new-family-physician-through-municipal-recruitment/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 03:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-secures-new-family-physician-through-municipal-recruitment/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council soundly rejects green-space giveaway to city developer - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council soundly rejects green-space giveaway to city developer&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-soundly-rejects-green-space-giveaway-to-city-developer-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-soundly-rejects-green-space-giveaway-to-city-developer-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[South John Street greenspace removed from the City of Belleville’s surplus property list - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[South John Street greenspace removed from the City of Belleville&rsquo;s surplus property list&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/south-john-street-greenspace-removed-from-the-city-of-bellevilles-surplus-property-list-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/south-john-street-greenspace-removed-from-the-city-of-bellevilles-surplus-property-list-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council soundly rejects green-space giveaway to city developer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A request by a developer to acquire a city-owned property adjacent Jane Forester Park has been soundly scrubbed by Belleville city council in convincing fashion.The open space at the corner of South John Street and Harbour Drive will remain within Belleville&rsquo;s city land holdings following weeks of concern by neighbourhood residents that they would lose land long considered as parkland.On Monday, Belleville city council unanimously quashed a tabled bylaw that would have given away the prop]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-soundly-rejects-green-space-giveaway-to-city-developer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-soundly-rejects-green-space-giveaway-to-city-developer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Interconnectedness through Indigenous art]]></title><description><![CDATA[JENNIFER SHEAQUINTE ARTS COUNCILInterconnectedness was reflected in the work of seven local artists featured in this year&rsquo;s Indigenous Art exhibition at Gallery 121. With a smaller, dedicated group of artists, Maureen Swann of the gallery notes, &ldquo;I felt all of them were speaking very personally (through their art). People were quite impressed, I think because it seemed to have more emotional content this year.&rdquo;Mohawk artist David R. Maracle, from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory, d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/interconnectedness-through-indigenous-art/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/interconnectedness-through-indigenous-art/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local artist, Torbic Kagmire, on tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local musical artist and entertainer Mark Lesage is planning on taking his alter ego, Torbic Kagmire, on a tour of the east coast of Canada this summer, under the headline of &ldquo;Torbic&rsquo;s summer to find a drummer&rdquo;. Lesage hopes to introduce his unique style of accordion playing across the eastern provinces where there is a long and rich tradition of accordion music.No stranger to the Quinte entertainment scene Lesage is well known as an actor, poet, and playwright, having perform]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-artist-torbic-kagmire-on-tour/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-artist-torbic-kagmire-on-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy past weekend for Belleville Police - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy past weekend for Belleville Police&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/busy-past-weekend-for-belleville-police-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/busy-past-weekend-for-belleville-police-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Impaired driving arrests, warrants - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Impaired driving arrests, warrants&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-impaired-driving-arrests-warrants-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 17:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-impaired-driving-arrests-warrants-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Purchase of speed indicators signs in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Purchase of speed indicators signs in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/purchase-of-speed-indicators-signs-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/purchase-of-speed-indicators-signs-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire hall relocation discussion for Belleville Council - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fire hall relocation discussion for Belleville Council&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-hall-relocation-discussion-for-belleville-council-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-hall-relocation-discussion-for-belleville-council-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CFB Trenton undergoing $850M modernization: Defence Minister McGuinty]]></title><description><![CDATA[An $850 million modernization by Department of National Defence of Canada&rsquo;s largest military airbase in Trenton is under way to improve aging assets, housing, training and quality of life for Canadian Forces personnel, says Minister of National Defence David McGuinty.The minister said the spending is part of Canada&rsquo;s multi-billion-dollar Defence Industrial Strategy and will support 1,000 jobs in the Quinte region as DND upgrades its readiness and capabilities at home and abroad thro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cfb-trenton-undergoing-850m-modernization-defence-minister-mcguinty/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cfb-trenton-undergoing-850m-modernization-defence-minister-mcguinty/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Diehard pop-culture fans flock to Trenton Comicon exhibitors]]></title><description><![CDATA[A one-day only Trenton Comicon gathering didn&rsquo;t disappoint diehard fans on the hunt for the latest and unusual creations celebrating all things pop culture.Enjoying a growing fan base over the years, comic conventions across North America have become a meeting place for fans to regale themselves in cosplay costumes or simply to catch up on entertainment offerings with huge followings.Two large cosplay visitors dressed as furry rabbits, for example, mingled among the crowd at Saturday&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/diehard-pop-culture-fans-flock-to-trenton-comicon-exhibitors/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 21:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/diehard-pop-culture-fans-flock-to-trenton-comicon-exhibitors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Service celebrates 190th birthday during police week ]]></title><description><![CDATA[During National Police Week the Belleville Police Service (BPS) is celebrating not only the dedication of our officers and the strength of our community partnerships, but also launching a series of initiatives to mark 190 years of service to Belleville.The official anniversary will be observed June 18, 2026.&ldquo;Police Week is a time to honour the people and partnerships that make policing possible,&rdquo; said Police Chief Murray Rodd.&ldquo;This year is even more special as we mark 190 year]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-service-celebrates-190th-birthday-during-police-week/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-service-celebrates-190th-birthday-during-police-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario investing $200,000 to support Highland Children’s Aid Society]]></title><description><![CDATA[To help support victims and prevent crime, the Ontario government is allocating up to $200,000 to the Highland Shores Children&rsquo;s Aid Society, said Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte.The funding is being provided through the Civil Remedies Grant Program.The money will support the Pathways to Safety program and hiring and embedding applied behavioural analysis specialists within child welfare teams to provide early behavioral intervention and trauma informed supports to children and youth]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-200000-to-support-highland-childrens-aid-society/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-200000-to-support-highland-childrens-aid-society/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville business leaders feted at Chamber President’s Dinner]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Chamber of Commerce rolled out the red carpet May 8 to host its 162 nd President&rsquo;s Dinner and the ninth annual Cornerstone Awards.The theme of the signature evening was &ldquo;Celebrate,&rdquo; said Chamber CEO Jill Raycroft.Five members of the city&rsquo;s business community were feted with the awards for their outstanding commitment to Belleville&rsquo;s ongoing community success.Each award winner was recognized before their peers in an upscale celebration at the Ramada&rsquo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-business-leaders-feted-at-chamber-presidents-dinner/</link><pubDate>Sun, 10 May 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-business-leaders-feted-at-chamber-presidents-dinner/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police appoint first honorary chief - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police appoint first honorary chief&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-appoint-first-honorary-chief-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-appoint-first-honorary-chief-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville certified as a Bird Friendly City]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville joins 40 other municipalities across Canada in being certified by Nature Canada in their Bird Friendly Cities program. Each certification demonstrates a commitment to reducing key threats to birds, protecting their habitat and educating residents on steps they can take to protect birds in their daily lives. Nature Canada began the Bird Friendly Cities program in 2020 in order to empower communities to use local action to address an international conservation issue &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 19:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-certified-as-a-bird-friendly-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rising water levels prompt Quinte Conservation to issue shorelines condition statement]]></title><description><![CDATA[Water levels in Lake Ontario have reached a level of 75.30 m this spring during the annual rise from winter lows. The International Lake Ontario &ndash; St. Lawrence River Board is warning of rising water levels across the waterway, driven by heavy rain and melting snow. Water levels are expected to continue to rise, reaching their seasonal peak in May or June. Currently the water level is predicted to reach between 75.40 and 75.50 metres if average water supplies are received. Shoreline Condit]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rising-water-levels-prompt-quinte-conservation-to-issue-shorelines-condition-statement/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rising-water-levels-prompt-quinte-conservation-to-issue-shorelines-condition-statement/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Retired judge Stephen Hunter named city's first honorary police chief]]></title><description><![CDATA[Retired Belleville judge Stephen Hunter is the city&rsquo;s first-ever honorary police chief.The veteran Ontario Court of Justice judge appeared Friday in his uniform during an investiture ceremony at Belleville Police Service headquarters at College Street West and Sidney Street.&ldquo;Frankly, I&rsquo;m overwhelmed by the support that was shown to me&rdquo; after word of his appointment spread, Hunter told a crowd of a few dozen people.&ldquo;I&rsquo;m always happy to try and help, when I can]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/retired-judge-stephen-hunter-named-citys-first-honorary-police-chief/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/retired-judge-stephen-hunter-named-citys-first-honorary-police-chief/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fire pumper truck donated to training centre in memory of Jim Young]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jim Young&rsquo;s legacy of training the next generation of firefighters will live on through the donation of a fire pumper truck to the Hastings Prince Edward Regional Training Centre.<br />
Municipal leaders, fire service representatives, and family members remembered and honoured the former firefighter during a ceremony on May 7 where the truck was formally presented to the Hastings and Prince Edward Mutual Fire Aid Training Complex.<br />
&ldquo;Donating this critical piece of equipment in Jim&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-pumper-truck-donated-to-training-centre-in-memory-of-jim-young/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fire-pumper-truck-donated-to-training-centre-in-memory-of-jim-young/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Expansion senior lacrosse launches in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Expansion senior lacrosse launches in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/expansion-senior-lacrosse-launches-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/expansion-senior-lacrosse-launches-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville residents ask committee to reject proposed subdivision on Bell Creek wetland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Opponents of a proposed subdivision on Belleville&rsquo;s eastern Bell Creek wetland have urged the city&rsquo;s planning advisory committee to reject the project, warning it will do needless harm to the environment, wildlife, and human enjoyment of the area.The required public meeting on the North Hanley Park subdivision proposal took place May 4 at city hall. Committee member Sarita Van Dyke estimated 75 people crammed into the council chamber&rsquo;s gallery for the meeting.The proposed deve]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-ask-committee-to-reject-proposed-subdivision-on-bell-creek-wetland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-ask-committee-to-reject-proposed-subdivision-on-bell-creek-wetland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Base31 is warming up for the season]]></title><description><![CDATA[PICTON &mdash; The Base31 Season Warm Up is happening next weekend from Friday, May 15th to Sunday, May 17th.Base31 is eager to welcome the community back to its historic site and celebrate the start of summer, with free access site-wide and behind-the-scenes tours around key spaces, including the Exhibition Hall, Drill Hall RBC Stage, and The Commissary.It all kicks off Friday with a site-wide open house from 2 to 6 p.m. where visitors can explore the District at their own pace. Visitors can be]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/base31-is-warming-up-for-the-season/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/base31-is-warming-up-for-the-season/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Record-breaking turnout at the Bay of Quinte Home Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The Bay of Quinte Home Show, presented by the Quinte West Chamber of Commerce and the Kiwanis Club of Trenton, delivered a record-breaking weekend from April 24&ndash;26, bringing together local businesses and thousands of residents for one of the region&rsquo;s premier consumer events.This year&rsquo;s show featured a record 114 vendors, the highest number in the event&rsquo;s history. Exhibitors represented a wide range of industries including home improvement, renovation,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/record-breaking-turnout-at-the-bay-of-quinte-home-show/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/record-breaking-turnout-at-the-bay-of-quinte-home-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BAA showcasing third annual Raiders of the Lost Art and May Flowers]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two exciting events are scheduled for the opening of the new exhibition at the Belleville Art Association this Saturday May 9th. The first one is the third annual &ldquo;Raiders of the Lost Art&rdquo; treasure hunt which is happening at the gallery from 12-4 p.m. There are over 100 original works of art hidden in 30 businesses. Pick up a map and venture into downtown Belleville to find your own unique treasure. There will be a &ldquo;clue crew&rdquo; on the street to give you hints and help sen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/baa-showcasing-third-annual-raiders-of-the-lost-art-and-may-flowers/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/baa-showcasing-third-annual-raiders-of-the-lost-art-and-may-flowers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike's Subs opens in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Redberry Restaurants opened the latest Jersey Mike&rsquo;s Subs April 29th at 287 North Front Street, in Belleville, giving more Canadian sub lovers the chance to enjoy the authentic fresh sliced/fresh grilled sub sandwiches offered by the iconic brand.With locations in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario, this opening marks the first Jersey Mike&rsquo;s to be located east of the Greater Toronto Area and the 25th that Redberry now operates in Canada, part of its plan to open 300 Canadian Jersey Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jersey-mikes-subs-opens-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 17:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jersey-mikes-subs-opens-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[ANDARA Gallery and Canadian musician Astrid Young join forces with VORTEX]]></title><description><![CDATA[PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY &mdash; What began as a successful bid for a small concert auction prize offered by Canadian musician, artist, author and sommelier Astrid Young (in support of 99.3 County FM Radio last fall) &hellip; quickly flourished into a unique collaboration with ANDARA&rsquo;s Gallery&rsquo;s owner-artists &hellip; and six leading PEC wineries.Central to this unique collaboration, painter Andrew Csafordi and photographer and digital artist Tara Wilkinson have created a new exhibition]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/andara-gallery-and-canadian-musician-astrid-young-join-forces-with-vortex/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 16:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/andara-gallery-and-canadian-musician-astrid-young-join-forces-with-vortex/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville wins Award of Excellence for Savour The Series]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville is proud to announce that its culinary event program, Savour The Series, has received an OBIAA Awards of Excellence in the Event category.Presented by the Ontario Business Improvement Area Association (OBIAA), the Awards of Excellence recognize innovative, impactful, and community driven initiatives from Business Improvement Areas across the province.Originally built from the long standing success of Savour the Chill, the Downtown Belleville BIA expanded the concept into a f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-wins-award-of-excellence-for-savour-the-series/</link><pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/downtown-belleville-wins-award-of-excellence-for-savour-the-series/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital project on budget, opening in early 2028]]></title><description><![CDATA[Construction of the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is slightly behind schedule yet on budget, Quinte Health&rsquo;s president and chief executive officer says.Stacey Daub was among the speakers during Wednesday&rsquo;s public online update on the $30-million project on Picton&rsquo;s Main Street.Daub said it&rsquo;s now expected patients and staff will move in early 2028, within a few months of the last projected date of late 2027.The first proposal for the project in 2017 predicted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-project-on-budget-opening-in-early-2028/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-prince-edward-county-memorial-hospital-project-on-budget-opening-in-early-2028/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bright Ad Media opens in Downtown Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new venture in local advertising solutions is taking shape with the opening of Bright Ad Media in Downtown Trenton, founded by Mylene Broekema. Originally from the Philippines, Broekema moved to Canada eight years ago and has since built a life in Quinte West with her husband Jeff and their son Brady. After overcoming personal challenges, including language barriers and the impacts of COVID-19 on her first business, Mylene found her passion through education and community connection. &ldquo;T]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bright-ad-media-opens-in-downtown-trenton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bright-ad-media-opens-in-downtown-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[HART Hub's first residents move into supportive housing in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings and Prince Edward Counties&rsquo; HART Hub has reached another milestone, with four clients moving into its new supportive housing this week, The Intelligencer has learned.The first two moved Monday into the Canadian Mental Health Association&rsquo;s leased units at 228 Dundas St. W., Ashley Vader told The Intelligencer in a Tuesday telephone interview. She&rsquo;s the housing and homelessness director for the association (CMHA), the lead agency of the Homelessness and Addiction Recove]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hart-hubs-first-residents-move-into-supportive-housing-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 18:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hart-hubs-first-residents-move-into-supportive-housing-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College expands financial support to reduce cost barriers for students]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College is making it easier for students to plan and pay for college this fall through expanded bursaries, earlier access to funding and a wide range of personalized financial resources. This year, Loyalist is introducing two significant enhancements designed to help students access funding sooner and reduce financial uncertainty earlier in the application process. The college will award $275,000 in donor-supported bursaries to eligible students during the spring and summer, allowing r]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-expands-financial-support-to-reduce-cost-barriers-for-students/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-expands-financial-support-to-reduce-cost-barriers-for-students/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City Councillor Zack Card running for Mayor of Quinte West]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; City Councillor Zack Card has officially submitted his nomination papers and announced his candidacy for Mayor of Quinte West in the upcoming 2026 municipal election.Card, a first-term councillor who received the highest number of council votes in the 2022 election, cited community affordability, the lack of family doctors and attainable housing, and roads and infrastructure management, as the primary drivers for his campaign.An experienced entrepreneur and sitting councillo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-councillor-zack-card-running-for-mayor-of-quinte-west/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-councillor-zack-card-running-for-mayor-of-quinte-west/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Belleville Theatre Guild is taking theatre to the people]]></title><description><![CDATA[LISE LINDENBERGIn September 2025, local theatre enthusiasts, Leondra King and Carlotta Rutledge, had an idea to bring entertainment into various local area retirement residences and care homes to provide entertainment for the residents. They approached the board of directors at the Belleville Theatre Guild and were given the green light to form a troupe of senior actors who would travel locally to perform. The group would meet during the day once or twice a week and get plays and songs ready to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-belleville-theatre-guild-is-taking-theatre-to-the-people/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-belleville-theatre-guild-is-taking-theatre-to-the-people/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Street East Reconstruction Project set to begin]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville will be undertaking a major infrastructure reconstruction project along Bridge Street East between Herchimer Avenue and Haig Road to replace aging underground services and improve long-term reliability. The project includes the replacement of existing watermain and water services, as well as sanitary sewer mains and services. Roadway reconstruction will also take place, including a new road base and asphalt surface, replacement of most curb and gutter, and repairs to exis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-street-east-reconstruction-project-set-to-begin/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-street-east-reconstruction-project-set-to-begin/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coalition for Better Rail holding town hall on Alto alternatives]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Coalition for Better Rail will hold a Town Hall on Alternatives to Alto high-speed rail, co-hosted by North Belleville Against Alto Community Group, May 13th from 6-9 p.m. at the Gerry Masterson Community Centre, north of Belleville.The Alto High Speed Rail (HSR) project, as proposed, is deeply flawed. Opposition to this project is growing by leaps and bounds. Hundreds of businesses, organizations, and political representatives have raised red flags about impending damage and community disr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/coalition-for-better-rail-holding-town-hall-on-alto-alternatives/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/coalition-for-better-rail-holding-town-hall-on-alto-alternatives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic Kyle Woolven's "Belleville Yardsale: The Movie" premieres Thursday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville comic Kyle Woolven is again taking to the airwaves.His latest television project, Belleville Yardsale: The Movie, debuts May 7. It will be viewable on demand on Bell&rsquo;s Fibe 1 channel.It&rsquo;s a sequel to his four-episode series Belleville Yardsale, which aired on the same channel and is now available on Woolven&rsquo;s YouTube channel.In a recent telephone interview, Woolven, 37, said he pitched it to Bell staff soon after completing the original project.&ldquo;It was a real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comic-kyle-woolvens-belleville-yardsale-the-movie-premieres-thursday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comic-kyle-woolvens-belleville-yardsale-the-movie-premieres-thursday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comic Kyle Woolven's "Belleville Yardsale: The Movie" premieres Friday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville comic Kyle Woolven is again taking to the airwaves.His latest television project, Belleville Yardsale: The Movie, debuts May 7. It will be viewable on demand on Bell&rsquo;s Fibe 1 channel.It&rsquo;s a sequel to his four-episode series Belleville Yardsale, which aired on the same channel and is now available on Woolven&rsquo;s YouTube channel.In a recent telephone interview, Woolven, 37, said he pitched it to Bell staff soon after completing the original project.&ldquo;It was a real]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comic-kyle-woolvens-belleville-yardsale-the-movie-premieres-friday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comic-kyle-woolvens-belleville-yardsale-the-movie-premieres-friday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Inaugural Boccia tournament raises nearly $8,000 to support Quinte Children’s Treatment Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[The inaugural Roll for Impact Boccia Classic brought together a sold-out roster of 24 teams at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre on Sunday, raising$7,786in support of children, youth, and families served by the Quinte Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre (QCTC).Delivered through a community partnership between the Belleville General Hospital Foundation, QCTC, and the Quinte Leatherbacks Boccia Club, the event introduced participants of all ages and abilities to the inclusive sport of boccia &m]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaugural-boccia-tournament-raises-nearly-8000-to-support-quinte-childrens-treatment-centre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 06 May 2026 14:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/inaugural-boccia-tournament-raises-nearly-8000-to-support-quinte-childrens-treatment-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fuel spill in Picton's Marsh Creek under investigation]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario&rsquo;s environment ministry is investigating a fuel spill in Picton which on Tuesday flowed into Marsh Creek.In the meantime, water from Picton&rsquo;s water treatment plant is safe to drink and people should keep pets away from the creek, municipal staff reported.County staff announced the incident at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday.&ldquo;The municipality has identified the source of the contamination as a fuel spill near the intersection of Picton Main Street and Bowery Street.,&rdquo; a municipa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fuel-spill-in-pictons-marsh-creek-under-investigation/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fuel-spill-in-pictons-marsh-creek-under-investigation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contamination in Picton's Marsh Creek reported, deemed contained]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County crews have contained an undisclosed contaminant in March Creek in Picton and staff say drinking water supplied by the municipality is safe to drink.County staff announced the incident at 4:05 p.m. Tuesday.A county news release did not specify the contaminant or the incident which led to the situation. Staff advise people to keep their pets away from the scene, which spans the area of Delhi Park through to the south side of Picton Harbour to just east of the county boat laun]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/contamination-in-pictons-marsh-creek-reported-deemed-contained/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 22:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/contamination-in-pictons-marsh-creek-reported-deemed-contained/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Real estate sales and average prices on the rise across region]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Central Lakes Association of REALTORS&reg; has released its April 2026 housing market statistics, highlighting month-over-month increases in both the number of sales and average prices across all regions, alongside steady inventory levels as the spring market progresses.&ldquo;The Bank of Canada&rsquo;s decision to hold the overnight lending rate at 2.25% provides a level of stability that is helpful for both buyers and sellers navigating today&rsquo;s market,&rdquo; said CLAR President Chri]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/real-estate-sales-and-average-prices-on-the-rise-across-region/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 21:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/real-estate-sales-and-average-prices-on-the-rise-across-region/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: A Mother’s Day Card]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOVWhen as a child, I cried over simple matters that seemed earth shattering, you always cradled me in your warm, tireless arms. Your patience was infinite. Your love was my blanket.Thank you for renting a country house, so that I could spend every summer, of my childhood, near trees that needed to be climbed and a river whose shore begged to be explored. I remember you whenever I look up at a starry night sky and breath clean, country air. I remember you whenever I&rsquo;m surrounded b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-a-mothers-day-card/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-a-mothers-day-card/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Economic Development website launches for Economic Development Week]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville is launching its new Economic Development website, unveiled in celebration of Economic Development Week. The platform is designed to position Belleville as a competitive and collaborative destination for investment, business growth and entrepreneurship. The new website serves as a modern, user-friendly hub for investors, site selectors, entrepreneurs and local businesses. It provides streamlined access to key information including available properties, demographic data, i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-economic-development-website-launchesforeconomic-development-week/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-economic-development-website-launchesforeconomic-development-week/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Symphony honours several members]]></title><description><![CDATA[Apart from presenting an amazingly audience-pleasing performance in Maranatha Church Saturday afternoon, Quinte Symphony, for its final concert of the current season, also made presentations to several of their players for outstanding service.Three players won special awards for services above and beyond playing. They are piccolo player Adrienne Devaux-Wachner for services as personnel manager; Debbie Shaw, flutist, as production co-ordinator and all-round go-to volunteer, and Karen Locklin as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-symphony-honours-several-members/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-symphony-honours-several-members/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville General Hospital Foundation offers Corvette as lottery grand prize]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville General Hospital Foundation is revving up for another Car4Cancer Lottery, this time offering another sports car as the grand prize &ndash; though local cancer care will be the biggest winner.The Car4Cancer lotteries have become major fundraisers for the foundation, which uses them to raise funds for regional cancer care in the Dr. Douglas A. MacIntosh Cancer Clinic.This round&rsquo;s grand prize is a yellow Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, valued nearly $140,000. It&rsquo;s a &]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-foundation-offers-corvette-as-lottery-grand-prize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-foundation-offers-corvette-as-lottery-grand-prize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Miss Emily with Commodores a real love-in]]></title><description><![CDATA[If there&rsquo;s such a thing as a love-in, Sunday afternoon&rsquo;s show in The Empire Theatre would qualify. The large audience loved both the city&rsquo;s historic Commodores Orchestra and Miss Emily. The Commodores loved Miss Emily and the audience and Miss Emily loved The Commodores and the audience.Andy Sparling, a former leader and trombone player with the orchestra, noted that the ensemble is now approaching 100 years of history. And he described guest soloist Miss Emily (Fennell) as &l]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/miss-emily-with-commodores-a-real-love-in/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 18:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/miss-emily-with-commodores-a-real-love-in/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From the arts to the environment, Diana and Manfred Koechlin gave much to Quinte]]></title><description><![CDATA[The local community has lost two of its most ardent supporters.Diana Koechlin died Feb. 22; her husband, Manfred, died in April.Both were instrumental in the development of the Quinte Arts Council and in supporting the arts scene when they arrived in Belleville in the late 1960s.Belleville was already an active arts community with such groups as Community Concerts, Belleville Art Association, Belleville Theatre Guild, a men&rsquo;s barbershop chorus, National Ballet Guild, and the Eastern Ontar]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-the-arts-to-the-environment-diana-and-manfred-koechlin-gave-much-to-quinte/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-the-arts-to-the-environment-diana-and-manfred-koechlin-gave-much-to-quinte/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Detailed Harmony: An Exploration of Form, Nature, and Stillness]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte Arts Council will present Detailed Harmony, a collaborative exhibition by artists Emebet Belete and Grazynka Shaarani, on view throughout the month of May, with an Opening Reception on May 7 from 4&ndash;6 p.m. at the QAC Cultural Hub and Gallery, at 36 Bridge St. E., Belleville.This exhibition brings together two complementary artistic practices that reflect a shared appreciation for balance, simplicity, and the quiet beauty of natural forms.Grazynka Shaarani&rsquo;s work is inspire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/detailed-harmony-an-exploration-of-form-nature-and-stillness/</link><pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/detailed-harmony-an-exploration-of-form-nature-and-stillness/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Paul Carr is running again for Ward 2 council seat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Carr is again seeking re-election as a councillor for Belleville&rsquo;s Ward 2.Carr first served on council from 2000 to 2003. He returned in 2014 and has since remained on council. Ward 2 is the former Thurlow Township.He thanked all voters who have supported him in the current council term.&ldquo;I enjoy meeting with you individually, at events or town hall meetings to discuss issues, addressing your concerns and promoting your ideas,&rdquo; Carr stated in a news release.&ldquo;I have a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-paul-carr-is-running-again-for-ward-2-council-seat/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-paul-carr-is-running-again-for-ward-2-council-seat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Carr is running again in Ward 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paul Carr is again seeking re-election as a councillor for Belleville&rsquo;s Ward 2.Carr first served on council from 2000 to 2003. He returned in 2014 and has since remained on council. Ward 2 is the former Thurlow Township.He thanked all voters who have supported him in the current council term.&ldquo;I enjoy meeting with you individually, at events or town hall meetings to discuss issues, addressing your concerns and promoting your ideas,&rdquo; Carr stated in a news release.&ldquo;I have a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-carr-is-running-again-in-ward-2/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-carr-is-running-again-in-ward-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survivor of sexual assault happy with offender's sentence; urges victims to come forward]]></title><description><![CDATA[A woman who, along with her sister, survived five years of sexual assault says she&rsquo;s proud she came forward and encourages others to do the same.The woman&rsquo;s name is protected by a publication ban, but the offender&rsquo;s identity is not. Brian Robert Reid, 45, on Monday received a 10-year prison sentence for his crimes.In an exclusive Intelligencer interview after the Belleville hearing, his youngest victim said the sentence is &ldquo;definitely better than I expected&rdquo; and ex]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/survivor-of-sexual-assault-happy-with-offenders-sentence-urges-victims-to-come-forward/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 19:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/survivor-of-sexual-assault-happy-with-offenders-sentence-urges-victims-to-come-forward/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search and Rescue exercise to take place in Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[424 Squadron (Sqn) from CFB Trenton will be hosting and conducting a joint Search and Rescue (SAR) Exercise within the Trenton SAR Region (SRR) from May 4-8 as part of TIGEREX.The exercise will see 424 Squadron, Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC), Canadian Coast Guard (CCG), Ontario Provincial Police (OPP), Civil Aviation Search And Rescue Association (CASARA), and international partners including United States Coast Guard (USGC) practice realistic overland and overwater SAR scenarios with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/search-and-rescue-exercise-to-take-place-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 18:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/search-and-rescue-exercise-to-take-place-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2nd Dug Hill Road closure and detours underway]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; A full road closure from Highway 2 to Hillside Meadows Drive got underway on May 4. All residential traffic from Hillside Meadows subdivision will be detoured south on 2nd Dug Hill Road to Loyalist Parkway for the duration of the closure.Temporary signal lights have been installed to manage traffic flow and will remain in effect throughout the summer.Access will remain open to emergency vehicles until further notice. All other residential traffic accessing Hillside Meadows s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2nd-dug-hill-road-closure-and-detours-underway/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2nd-dug-hill-road-closure-and-detours-underway/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Enjoy pasta, support local healthcare: Domino’s Trenton partners with TMHF]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation (TMHF) is excited to partner with Domino&rsquo;s Pizza Trenton for a delicious way to give back this May.From May 1 to May 31, order any pasta for $9.99 plus tax. Use code TMHF and $2 from each order goes to TMHF in support of the Emerge Stronger Campaign at Trenton Memorial Hospital.This offer makes it easy to support care close to home. Choose pasta for lunch or dinner to take part.&ldquo;We&rsquo;re so grateful to Domino&rsquo;s Trenton for their supp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/enjoy-pasta-support-local-healthcare-dominos-trenton-partners-with-tmhf/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/enjoy-pasta-support-local-healthcare-dominos-trenton-partners-with-tmhf/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville sex offender Robert Reid gets 10 years for assaults on two girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Belleville judge has sentenced an area man to 10 years in prison for committing years of sexual assault against two girls.Superior Court Justice Patrick Hurley on Monday issued the sentence against Brian Robert (Rob) Reid, 45.Hurley had, on Jan. 23, found Reid guilty on 10 of 11 charges: three counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference, two counts of inviting sexual touching, and one count each of sexual exploitation and making child pornography. The judge had ruled Reid was not gu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sex-offender-robert-reid-gets-10-years-for-assaults-on-two-girls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sex-offender-robert-reid-gets-10-years-for-assaults-on-two-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville-area sex offender Robert Reid gets 10 years for assaults on two girls]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Belleville judge has sentenced an area man to 10 years in prison for committing years of sexual assault against two girls.Superior Court Justice Patrick Hurley on Monday issued the sentence against Brian Robert (Rob) Reid, 45.Hurley had, on Jan. 23, found Reid guilty on 10 of 11 charges: three counts each of sexual assault and sexual interference, two counts of inviting sexual touching, and one count each of sexual exploitation and making child pornography. The judge had ruled Reid was not gu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-area-sex-offender-robert-reid-gets-10-years-for-assaults-on-two-girls/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-area-sex-offender-robert-reid-gets-10-years-for-assaults-on-two-girls/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TacoTime opens in Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &ndash; Local entrepreneurs Ronak Shah and Rajesh Rathi have opened of TacoTime, marking an exciting new addition to the Quinte West community&rsquo;s dining scene. For Shah, this milestone represents more than just a business venture it&rsquo;s the realization of a long-held dream. &ldquo;I&rsquo;m proud to call Quinte West home. This is my first restaurant, and it&rsquo;s been a dream of mine for a long time. I wanted to create a place where people can enjoy great food and feel a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tacotimeopens-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 17:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tacotimeopens-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Candidate nomination period for Quinte West opens for 2026 municipal election]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The nomination period for the 2026 municipal election for trhe City of Quinte West opened Friday, May 1.Local decisions need local leaders. Running for municipal or school board office is an opportunity to bring your experience and ideas forward to help shape the future of our community. Candidates may run for the position of mayor, councillor or school board trustee. Already three candidates have filed their nomination papers at city hall. In Sidney Ward 2, Don Kuntze is se]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/candidate-nomination-period-for-quinte-west-opens-for-2026-municipal-election/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 16:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/candidate-nomination-period-for-quinte-west-opens-for-2026-municipal-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glen Miller Grocery re-opens bringing back it’s connection to the community ]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &ndash; Glen Miller Grocery is proud to announce its re-opening under the ownership of Ripal Patel with location manager Dhaval Patel. After relocating to the area in 2003, Ripal has developed deep community roots over the past 20 years, alongside gaining extensive experience in the convenience store industry. &ldquo;This store has always been more than just a place to shop it&rsquo;s also part of people&rsquo;s memories growing up,&rdquo; says Ripal Patel. &ldquo;Re-opening Glen Mi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/glen-miller-grocery-re-opensbringingbackitsconnection-to-the-community/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 15:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/glen-miller-grocery-re-opensbringingbackitsconnection-to-the-community/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[East end Belleville subdivision expansion proposed - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[East end Belleville subdivision expansion proposed&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/east-end-belleville-subdivision-expansion-proposed-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/east-end-belleville-subdivision-expansion-proposed-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recommendation on relocating car dealership in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recommendation on relocating car dealership in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recommendation-on-relocating-car-dealership-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recommendation-on-relocating-car-dealership-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour the Heat this weekend in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Savour the Heat this weekend in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-this-weekend-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 08:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-this-weekend-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville, NJ fire update: Schools closed, state of emergency declared as Cortlandt Street blaze spreads | Hindustan Times - Hindustan Times]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville, NJ fire update: Schools closed, state of emergency declared as Cortlandt Street blaze spreads | Hindustan Times&nbsp;&nbsp;Hindustan Times]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-nj-fire-update-schools-closed-state-of-emergency-declared-as-cortlandt-street-blaze-spreads-hindustan-times-hindustan-times/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 07:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-nj-fire-update-schools-closed-state-of-emergency-declared-as-cortlandt-street-blaze-spreads-hindustan-times-hindustan-times/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Schools Closed Monday, Massive Warehouse Fire Saps Town Resources - Patch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Schools Closed Monday, Massive Warehouse Fire Saps Town Resources&nbsp;&nbsp;Patch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-schools-closed-monday-massive-warehouse-fire-saps-town-resources-patch/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-schools-closed-monday-massive-warehouse-fire-saps-town-resources-patch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bloomfield Fire Department Among Numerous Departments Aiding Belleville During Major Conflagration - TAPinto]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bloomfield Fire Department Among Numerous Departments Aiding Belleville During Major Conflagration&nbsp;&nbsp;TAPinto]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bloomfield-fire-department-among-numerous-departments-aiding-belleville-during-major-conflagration-tapinto/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 05:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bloomfield-fire-department-among-numerous-departments-aiding-belleville-during-major-conflagration-tapinto/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive Belleville warehouse fire burns for hours, spreads to nearby buildings - FOX 5 New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive Belleville warehouse fire burns for hours, spreads to nearby buildings&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX 5 New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-belleville-warehouse-fire-burns-for-hours-spreads-to-nearby-buildings-fox-5-new-york/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-belleville-warehouse-fire-burns-for-hours-spreads-to-nearby-buildings-fox-5-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive warehouse fire in Belleville burns for hours, crews battle flames - FOX 5 New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive warehouse fire in Belleville burns for hours, crews battle flames&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX 5 New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-warehouse-fire-in-belleville-burns-for-hours-crews-battle-flames-fox-5-new-york/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-warehouse-fire-in-belleville-burns-for-hours-crews-battle-flames-fox-5-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville mattress warehouse erupts in flames - News12 | New Jersey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville mattress warehouse erupts in flames&nbsp;&nbsp;News12 | New Jersey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mattress-warehouse-erupts-in-flames-news12-new-jersey/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mattress-warehouse-erupts-in-flames-news12-new-jersey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive warehouse fire spreads in Belleville, NJ: officials - AOL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive warehouse fire spreads in Belleville, NJ: officials&nbsp;&nbsp;AOL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-warehouse-fire-spreads-in-belleville-nj-officials-aolcom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-warehouse-fire-spreads-in-belleville-nj-officials-aolcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huge Fire Breaks Out In Belleville - News12 | Connecticut]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huge Fire Breaks Out In Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;News12 | Connecticut]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/huge-fire-breaks-out-in-belleville-news12-connecticut/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/huge-fire-breaks-out-in-belleville-news12-connecticut/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Watch area firefighters battle blaze in Belleville - Bergen Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Watch area firefighters battle blaze in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Bergen Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/watch-area-firefighters-battle-blaze-in-belleville-bergen-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/watch-area-firefighters-battle-blaze-in-belleville-bergen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple fire departments fight heavy Belleville fire - Bergen Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple fire departments fight heavy Belleville fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Bergen Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-fire-departments-fight-heavy-belleville-fire-bergen-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 03:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-fire-departments-fight-heavy-belleville-fire-bergen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Warehouse fire in Belleville, NJ - PIX11]]></title><description><![CDATA[Warehouse fire in Belleville, NJ&nbsp;&nbsp;PIX11]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/warehouse-fire-in-belleville-nj-pix11/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/warehouse-fire-in-belleville-nj-pix11/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Massive fire engulfs parts North Jersey in smoke - Bergen Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Massive fire engulfs parts North Jersey in smoke&nbsp;&nbsp;Bergen Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-fire-engulfs-parts-north-jersey-in-smoke-bergen-record/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/massive-fire-engulfs-parts-north-jersey-in-smoke-bergen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crews battling multi-alarm fire at Belleville, N.J. warehouse - CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crews battling multi-alarm fire at Belleville, N.J. warehouse&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crews-battling-multi-alarm-fire-at-belleville-nj-warehouse-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crews-battling-multi-alarm-fire-at-belleville-nj-warehouse-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dangerous warehouse fire consumes entire block in Belleville, New Jersey; families evacuated - ABC7 New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dangerous warehouse fire consumes entire block in Belleville, New Jersey; families evacuated&nbsp;&nbsp;ABC7 New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dangerous-warehouse-fire-consumes-entire-block-in-belleville-new-jersey-families-evacuated-abc7-new-york/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dangerous-warehouse-fire-consumes-entire-block-in-belleville-new-jersey-families-evacuated-abc7-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State Of Emergency Declared: 9-Alarm Fire Rips Through Belleville Warehouses - dailyvoice.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[State Of Emergency Declared: 9-Alarm Fire Rips Through Belleville Warehouses&nbsp;&nbsp;dailyvoice.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-declared-9-alarm-fire-rips-through-belleville-warehouses-dailyvoicecom/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-declared-9-alarm-fire-rips-through-belleville-warehouses-dailyvoicecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville HS baseball team gets great pitching performances during solid week - Essex News Daily]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville HS baseball team gets great pitching performances during solid week&nbsp;&nbsp;Essex News Daily]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hs-baseball-team-gets-great-pitching-performances-during-solid-week-essex-news-daily/</link><pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 00:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-hs-baseball-team-gets-great-pitching-performances-during-solid-week-essex-news-daily/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[State of emergency declared in Belleville, N.J., as crews battle multi-alarm fire at commercial building - CBS News]]></title><description><![CDATA[State of emergency declared in Belleville, N.J., as crews battle multi-alarm fire at commercial building&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-declared-in-belleville-nj-as-crews-battle-multi-alarm-fire-at-commercial-building-cbs-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-declared-in-belleville-nj-as-crews-battle-multi-alarm-fire-at-commercial-building-cbs-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heavy Belleville fire attacked by multiple departments - Bergen Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[Heavy Belleville fire attacked by multiple departments&nbsp;&nbsp;Bergen Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heavy-belleville-fire-attacked-by-multiple-departments-bergen-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heavy-belleville-fire-attacked-by-multiple-departments-bergen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[See firefighters fighting 8-alarm fire in Belleville - Bergen Record]]></title><description><![CDATA[See firefighters fighting 8-alarm fire in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Bergen Record]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/see-firefighters-fighting-8-alarm-fire-in-belleville-bergen-record/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/see-firefighters-fighting-8-alarm-fire-in-belleville-bergen-record/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“State of emergency” after 11-alarm firestorm in Belleville, New Jersey - NBC New York]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;State of emergency&rdquo; after 11-alarm firestorm in Belleville, New Jersey&nbsp;&nbsp;NBC New York]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-after-11-alarm-firestorm-in-belleville-new-jersey-nbc-new-york/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/state-of-emergency-after-11-alarm-firestorm-in-belleville-new-jersey-nbc-new-york/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Metro-east cities face data center development risks. Here’s what to know - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Metro-east cities face data center development risks. Here&rsquo;s what to know&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/metro-east-cities-face-data-center-development-risks-heres-what-to-know-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 03 May 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/metro-east-cities-face-data-center-development-risks-heres-what-to-know-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis is running for another term this fall - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis is running for another term this fall&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-neil-ellis-is-running-for-another-term-this-fall-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-mayor-neil-ellis-is-running-for-another-term-this-fall-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Kyle for Mayor” officially running for mayor of Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Kyle for Mayor&rdquo; officially running for mayor of Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kyle-for-mayor-officially-running-for-mayor-of-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kyle-for-mayor-officially-running-for-mayor-of-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First list of registered candidates for Belleville municipal election - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[First list of registered candidates for Belleville municipal election&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-list-of-registered-candidates-for-belleville-municipal-election-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-list-of-registered-candidates-for-belleville-municipal-election-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest male wanted for first-degree murder - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest male wanted for first-degree murder&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-male-wanted-for-first-degree-murder-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 22:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-male-wanted-for-first-degree-murder-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Rock for a Reason raises $26,000 for mammography equipment at PECMH]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation&rsquo;s Rock for a Reason Benefit Concert, held April 25 at Picton&rsquo;s Crystal Palace, raised $26,000 in support of a new mammography machine for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital.More than 300 attendees came together for an energetic and inspiring evening featuring performances by The Reasons, County X Roads, The Boujees, Rock Cut, and special performances by PECMH physicians&mdash;a true highlight of the night.The evening]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rock-for-a-reason-raises-26000-for-mammography-equipment-at-pecmh/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/rock-for-a-reason-raises-26000-for-mammography-equipment-at-pecmh/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo sees record engagement and community impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospice Quinte&rsquo;s 4th Annual Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo, held on Friday, April 24 at Maranatha Church in Belleville was a great success.This year&rsquo;s event drew approximately 180 attendees and featured nearly 60 vendor booths, along with a lineup of knowledgeable speakers addressing key caregiving topics. The strong turnout reflects growing community engagement and the event&rsquo;s continued momentum. The Expo continues to expand its reach and impact, reinforcing the importance of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo-sees-record-engagement-and-community-impact/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo-sees-record-engagement-and-community-impact/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[In search of maple syrup’s origin story]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Friends of the Tweed Library will welcome Peter Kuitenbrouwer for a reading and discussion on Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. Kuitenbrouwer will be discussing his book, Maple Syrup: A Short History of Canada&rsquo;s Sweetest Obsession.From the quiet beauty of sugar bushes to the high-tech, high-stakes world of syrup production, Kuitenbrouwer takes you on a remarkable journey into one of Canada&rsquo;s most beloved traditions. A forester with a deep appreciation for the land, he uncovers the rich]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/in-search-of-maple-syrups-origin-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/in-search-of-maple-syrups-origin-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville announces transit service adjustments]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville is advising residents of upcoming service adjustments to Belleville Transit that will take effect Monday, May 4. These changes are being implemented to improve service efficiency and accommodate operational needs.Beginning May 4:Routes 3 and 4 will service the main loop at Loyalist College. The Pioneer Building will no longer be serviced. Routes 5A and 5B will no longer travel along Bleecker Avenue between Bridge Street East and Victoria Avenue. Buses will instead use Mac]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-announces-transit-service-adjustments/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-announces-transit-service-adjustments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[First Nations Technical Institute gets $4.4M from Ontario for hangar]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY &ndash; Ontario&rsquo;s colleges and university ministry is granting First Nations Technical Institute $4.4 million to complete a new hangar in place of one which burned in 2022.Colleges and Universities Minister Nolan Quinn on Friday morning announced the funding during a news conference on the FNTI tarmac. The funds are part of a $57-million investment announced in April for Ontario&rsquo;s nine Indigenous institutes.&ldquo;Indigenous institutes are critical to bui]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-nations-technical-institute-gets-44m-from-ontario-for-hangar/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 17:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/first-nations-technical-institute-gets-44m-from-ontario-for-hangar/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Male charged with indecent act at a Belleville business - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Male charged with indecent act at a Belleville business&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/male-charged-with-indecent-act-at-a-belleville-business-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/male-charged-with-indecent-act-at-a-belleville-business-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest male wanted for first-degree murder]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police apprehended a Toronto man wanted by Toronto Police Service for first-degree murder, during the execution of four Controlled Drug and Substance Act search warrants on April 30th at an apartment building in Belleville&rsquo;s east end.Members of the Belleville Police Intelligence and Street Crime Unit, with the assistance of Belleville Emergency Response Unit, Kingston Emergency Response Unit and the OPP Organized Crime Enforcement Bureau Kingston branch, executed the search war]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-male-wanted-for-first-degree-murder/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-male-wanted-for-first-degree-murder/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest man in case involving multiple indecent acts - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police arrest man in case involving multiple indecent acts&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-man-in-case-involving-multiple-indecent-acts-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 16:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-arrest-man-in-case-involving-multiple-indecent-acts-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Neil Ellis seeking fourth term as Belleville mayor]]></title><description><![CDATA[Neil Ellis wants a fourth term as Belleville&rsquo;s mayor, and he&rsquo;s pointing to past accomplishments and upcoming major announcements alike as reasons to re-elect him.Ellis was first elected in 2006 and served two consecutive terms before becoming the Bay of Quinte riding&rsquo;s Liberal member of Parliament and then returning as mayor.Ellis announced his re-election bid on Friday, first day on which people may declare candidacy for October&rsquo;s municipal election.&ldquo;I love the ro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/neil-ellis-seeking-fourth-term-as-belleville-mayor/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/neil-ellis-seeking-fourth-term-as-belleville-mayor/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comedy of mayors: Belleville comic Kyle Woolven enters mayoral race]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville comedian Kyle Woolven is trying a bold new approach in his continuing quest to become the mayor.Woolven, also known simply as Kyle for Mayor, is actually going to file the paperwork this time.&ldquo;I always thought I was officially running,&rdquo; Woolven told The Intelligencer in a frank and frankly hard-to-fathom interview.&ldquo;Then I found out had to actually sign papers and submit stuff.&rdquo;He has goals for the future. He wants to make Belleville &ndash; wait for it &ndash;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-comedy-of-mayors-belleville-comic-kyle-woolven-enters-mayoral-race/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 05:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-comedy-of-mayors-belleville-comic-kyle-woolven-enters-mayoral-race/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[WEDC awards nearly $18,000 to upgrade Belleville engineering labs with AI-integrated robotics - WMTV 15 NEWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[WEDC awards nearly $18,000 to upgrade Belleville engineering labs with AI-integrated robotics&nbsp;&nbsp;WMTV 15 NEWS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wedc-awards-nearly-18000-to-upgrade-belleville-engineering-labs-with-ai-integrated-robotics-wmtv-15-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 01:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wedc-awards-nearly-18000-to-upgrade-belleville-engineering-labs-with-ai-integrated-robotics-wmtv-15-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community leadership in action: why serving on a board matters more than ever]]></title><description><![CDATA[In every strong community, there are people working behind the scenes to make sure essential services exist, grow, and adapt to meet changing needs. Many of those people are volunteer board members &ndash; individuals who give their time, expertise, and leadership to guide nonprofit organizations.Board service is not always visible work, but it is foundational. Nonprofit organizations rely on their boards to provide governance, set strategic direction, and ensure accountability. In communities]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-leadership-in-action-why-serving-on-a-board-matters-more-than-ever/</link><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2026 00:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-leadership-in-action-why-serving-on-a-board-matters-more-than-ever/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Neil Robertson was Trenton mayor, naval veteran, active volunteer - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Obituary: Neil Robertson was Trenton mayor, naval veteran, active volunteer&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/obituary-neil-robertson-was-trenton-mayor-naval-veteran-active-volunteer-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/obituary-neil-robertson-was-trenton-mayor-naval-veteran-active-volunteer-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Obituary: Neil Robertson was Trenton mayor, naval veteran, active volunteer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Francis &ldquo;Neil&rdquo; Robertson, a former Trenton mayor, Korean War veteran, and railway worker, has died at the age of 91.Mr. Robertson died April 28 after a brief illness.He was born and raised in Trenton, attending St. Peter&rsquo;s School and Trenton High School. Mr. Robertson grew up playing hockey, baseball, basketball, and football, his death notice stated.After graduation, Mr. Robertson followed his father into railway work. He worked in the Canadian Pacific Railway shunting yard a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/obituary-neil-robertson-was-trenton-mayor-naval-veteran-active-volunteer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/obituary-neil-robertson-was-trenton-mayor-naval-veteran-active-volunteer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted on first-degree murder charges arrested in Belleville in major drug bust - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man wanted on first-degree murder charges arrested in Belleville in major drug bust&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-wanted-on-first-degree-murder-charges-arrested-in-belleville-in-major-drug-bust-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-wanted-on-first-degree-murder-charges-arrested-in-belleville-in-major-drug-bust-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man wanted on first degree murder arrested after drug bust in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man wanted on first degree murder arrested after drug bust in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-wanted-on-first-degree-murder-arrested-after-drug-bust-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-wanted-on-first-degree-murder-arrested-after-drug-bust-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transit service adjustments in Belleville beginning Monday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transit service adjustments in Belleville beginning Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transit-service-adjustments-in-belleville-beginning-monday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transit-service-adjustments-in-belleville-beginning-monday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County council concerned by infrastructure funding gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County councillors are concerned about their collective assets after asset-management planning revealed funding gaps and no clear way to fill them.Councillors met Thursday in Belleville. They said they lack the funds to maintain their assets. The county&rsquo;s gap alone is $54 million. Treasurer Tony Bird said Ontario requires municipalities to create an asset-management plan. They must assess the state of roads, housing, etc. and their maintenance needs. The resulting plans must be f]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-concerned-by-infrastructure-funding-gaps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-concerned-by-infrastructure-funding-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County council concerned by asset-management funding gaps]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County councillors are concerned about their collective assets after asset-management planning revealed funding gaps.Councillors met Thursday in Belleville. They said they lack the funds to maintain their assets. The county&rsquo;s gap alone is $54 million. Warden Bob Mullin said the total gap among the 14 member municipalities would be at least $100 million, though some members said it may well be much more.He said it would not be an issue if the province provided municipalities with]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-concerned-by-asset-management-funding-gaps/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-concerned-by-asset-management-funding-gaps/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police warn of scam impersonating officers, other trusted organizations - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police warn of scam impersonating officers, other trusted organizations&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-scam-impersonating-officers-other-trusted-organizations-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 17:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-scam-impersonating-officers-other-trusted-organizations-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[22,000 Hastings County residents lack a primary-care provider]]></title><description><![CDATA[About 22,000 patients in Hastings County are without primary-care providers, Hastings County council has learned.Council on Thursday received a presentation by Barinder Gill, the primary-care network administrative co-leader of the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team. He&rsquo;s also the executive director of the Prince Edward Family Health Team.He said the number of people on Health Care Connect&rsquo;s waiting list is 4,100 &ndash; a number he said is a &ldquo;significant under-represe]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/22000-hastings-county-residents-lack-a-primary-care-provider/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 16:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/22000-hastings-county-residents-lack-a-primary-care-provider/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators launch community survey ahead of 10th season - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators launch community survey ahead of 10th season&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-launch-community-survey-ahead-of-10th-season-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-launch-community-survey-ahead-of-10th-season-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Helen Campbell (–2026) of Belleville, IL | Obituary - RiverBender.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Helen Campbell (&ndash;2026) of Belleville, IL | Obituary&nbsp;&nbsp;RiverBender.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/helen-campbell-2026-of-belleville-il-obituary-riverbendercom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/helen-campbell-2026-of-belleville-il-obituary-riverbendercom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators looking for feedback in end-of-season survey - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators looking for feedback in end-of-season survey&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-looking-for-feedback-in-end-of-season-survey-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-looking-for-feedback-in-end-of-season-survey-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police warn of scam impersonating police - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police warn of scam impersonating police&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-scam-impersonating-police-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-scam-impersonating-police-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police warn of impersonating police - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police warn of impersonating police&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-impersonating-police-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-warn-of-impersonating-police-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[31 missing-person cases in metro-east each represent a family seeking answers - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[31 missing-person cases in metro-east each represent a family seeking answers&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/31-missing-person-cases-in-metro-east-each-represent-a-family-seeking-answers-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/31-missing-person-cases-in-metro-east-each-represent-a-family-seeking-answers-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A comedy of mayors: Belleville comic Kyle Woolven enters mayoral race - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[A comedy of mayors: Belleville comic Kyle Woolven enters mayoral race&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-comedy-of-mayors-belleville-comic-kyle-woolven-enters-mayoral-race-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-comedy-of-mayors-belleville-comic-kyle-woolven-enters-mayoral-race-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville residents take part in first of province-wide protests against Ford government - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville residents take part in first of province-wide protests against Ford government&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-take-part-in-first-of-province-wide-protests-against-ford-government-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-residents-take-part-in-first-of-province-wide-protests-against-ford-government-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville to welcome new family physician from this summer through recruitment program - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville to welcome new family physician from this summer through recruitment program&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-to-welcome-new-family-physician-from-this-summer-through-recruitment-program-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 04:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-to-welcome-new-family-physician-from-this-summer-through-recruitment-program-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga's First Nations Technical Institute: optimism about a new era - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyendinaga's First Nations Technical Institute: optimism about a new era&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-first-nations-technical-institute-optimism-about-a-new-era-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-first-nations-technical-institute-optimism-about-a-new-era-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga's First Nations Technical Institute: optimism about a new era]]></title><description><![CDATA[TYENDINAGA MOHAWK TERRITORY &ndash; A season of growth and renewal at First Nations Technical Institute is about to begin.Staff have plans for a new campus and hangar, several new programs, and to attract new students. Already this year, Ontario has announced a new funding model for FNTI and the eight other Indigenous institutes in the province, along with a total of $57 million in new funds. Another announcement is expected as early as Friday.&ldquo;Our goal is to get to 1,000 students in the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-first-nations-technical-institute-optimism-about-a-new-era/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 01:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-first-nations-technical-institute-optimism-about-a-new-era/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[belleville fire - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond - Today's Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[belleville fire - Today's Northumberland - Your Source For What's Happening Locally and Beyond&nbsp;&nbsp;Today's Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-todays-northumberland-your-source-for-whats-happening-locally-and-beyond-todays-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 00:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fire-todays-northumberland-your-source-for-whats-happening-locally-and-beyond-todays-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County Plowing Match on tap for families this summer - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County Plowing Match on tap for families this summer&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-plowing-match-on-tap-for-families-this-summer-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-plowing-match-on-tap-for-families-this-summer-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County Plowing Match on tap for families this summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s the most fun you can have with a plow.And it&rsquo;s coming to Thurlow Ward in Belleville this summer to celebrate the all-important farm furrow.The 2026 Hastings County Plowing Match and Farm Show is slated for August 19-20.Spokesman Brian Dracup told city council this week organizers &ldquo;are excited to be hosting this year&rsquo;s match on the Denyes family farm.&rdquo;&ldquo;Hastings County Plowing Match was created in 1989 after the International Plowing Match occurred in Stir]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-plowing-match-on-tap-for-families-this-summer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-plowing-match-on-tap-for-families-this-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Savour the Heat” ramps up for spicy Downtown Belleville competition - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Savour the Heat&rdquo; ramps up for spicy Downtown Belleville competition&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-ramps-up-for-spicy-downtown-belleville-competition-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 23:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-ramps-up-for-spicy-downtown-belleville-competition-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Savour the Heat ramps up for spicy Downtown Belleville competition]]></title><description><![CDATA[Downtown Belleville&rsquo;s summer lineup of events is heating up as the award-winning Savour the Heat event prepares for downtown chefs to compete for first prize in the spicy food contest on Sat., May 9.Held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., patrons can experience the food sensations for only $2 per cup as spice-curious attendees will get to sample a wide variety of entries from over 10 Downtown Belleville restaurants located along Front Street and Pinnacle Street.Two awards will be presented to the wi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-ramps-up-for-spicy-downtown-belleville-competition/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/savour-the-heat-ramps-up-for-spicy-downtown-belleville-competition/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte MP Malette appointed to federal Environment Committee - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte MP Malette appointed to federal Environment Committee&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-mp-malette-appointed-to-federal-environment-committee-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-mp-malette-appointed-to-federal-environment-committee-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte MP Malette appointed to federal Environment Committee ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette has been named to sit on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development.He will continue to serve in his first post announced in June 2025 with the House of Commons Standing Committee on National Defence.&ldquo;I am assuming environment as a second committee appointment. We have been asked to assume more committee duties as we increased the numbers on committees for government MPs,&rdquo; Malette told The Intelligencer from Otta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-mp-malette-appointed-to-federal-environment-committee/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bay-of-quinte-mp-malette-appointed-to-federal-environment-committee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County gains two new doctors - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County gains two new doctors&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gains-two-new-doctors-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gains-two-new-doctors-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County gains two new doctors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two new family doctors are coming to Prince Edward County.Drs. Emily Johnston and Erika Crowley completed their residencies in Belleville through Queen&rsquo;s University. Dr. Johnston will begin her practice in October of this year. Dr. Crowley will start later, as she is currently on maternity leave with twin girls. Between the two new recruits, thousands of those waiting for primary care will soon be assigned to a doctor.&ldquo;Practice sizes vary in rural settings such as ours because our p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gains-two-new-doctors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-gains-two-new-doctors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collective agreement ratified between Belleville Council, volunteer firefighters union - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[New collective agreement ratified between Belleville Council, volunteer firefighters union&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-collective-agreement-ratified-between-belleville-council-volunteer-firefighters-union-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-collective-agreement-ratified-between-belleville-council-volunteer-firefighters-union-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators release 2025-26 end-of-season fan feedback survey - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators release 2025-26 end-of-season fan feedback survey&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-release-2025-26-end-of-season-fan-feedback-survey-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-release-2025-26-end-of-season-fan-feedback-survey-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New collective agreement reached between Belleville and local volunteer firefighters union - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New collective agreement reached between Belleville and local volunteer firefighters union&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-collective-agreement-reached-between-belleville-and-local-volunteer-firefighters-union-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-collective-agreement-reached-between-belleville-and-local-volunteer-firefighters-union-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sharing the sacrifice: Belleville councillors reject pay raise for themselves, citing residential tax hardship - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharing the sacrifice: Belleville councillors reject pay raise for themselves, citing residential tax hardship&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sharing-the-sacrifice-belleville-councillors-reject-pay-raise-for-themselves-citing-residential-tax-hardship-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 20:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sharing-the-sacrifice-belleville-councillors-reject-pay-raise-for-themselves-citing-residential-tax-hardship-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Erick Humphrey lifts Alton to Senior Night win over Belleville West - Alton Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Erick Humphrey lifts Alton to Senior Night win over Belleville West&nbsp;&nbsp;Alton Telegraph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/erick-humphrey-lifts-alton-to-senior-night-win-over-belleville-west-alton-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/erick-humphrey-lifts-alton-to-senior-night-win-over-belleville-west-alton-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Springtime offers more opportunities to get involved - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Springtime offers more opportunities to get involved&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/springtime-offers-more-opportunities-to-get-involved-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/springtime-offers-more-opportunities-to-get-involved-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurturing neighbours - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nurturing neighbours&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nurturing-neighbours-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nurturing-neighbours-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nurturing neighbours]]></title><description><![CDATA[Last week, as I often do, I glanced at the Intelligencer&rsquo;s obituaries page and being another Air Force kid born on Prince Edward Island, read of the life of Bruce Ward Beswick. As good obituaries do, Beswick&rsquo;s loved ones shared a sense of his values, quoting his life philosophy of lending &ldquo;a helping hand.&rdquo; Because &ldquo;If you won&rsquo;t help a neighbour, why would they help you when you need help.&rdquo;We have the good fortune to live on a block where we do just that]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nurturing-neighbours/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nurturing-neighbours/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[$416M Belleville Terminal project enters critical new chapter - constructconnect.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[$416M Belleville Terminal project enters critical new chapter&nbsp;&nbsp;constructconnect.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/416m-belleville-terminal-project-enters-critical-new-chapter-constructconnectcom/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/416m-belleville-terminal-project-enters-critical-new-chapter-constructconnectcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Edwardsville rides Dunnill’s two-hitter past Belleville East - The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edwardsville rides Dunnill&rsquo;s two-hitter past Belleville East&nbsp;&nbsp;The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/edwardsville-rides-dunnills-two-hitter-past-belleville-east-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 04:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/edwardsville-rides-dunnills-two-hitter-past-belleville-east-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville East holds off Edwardsville in three-set win - The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville East holds off Edwardsville in three-set win&nbsp;&nbsp;The Edwardsville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-east-holds-off-edwardsville-in-three-set-win-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 02:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-east-holds-off-edwardsville-in-three-set-win-the-edwardsville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's Health Care Connect now accepting attached patients - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario's Health Care Connect now accepting attached patients&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontarios-health-care-connect-now-accepting-attached-patients-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontarios-health-care-connect-now-accepting-attached-patients-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Right-of-way and entrance permit process in Belleville available for feedback - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Right-of-way and entrance permit process in Belleville available for feedback&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/right-of-way-and-entrance-permit-process-in-belleville-available-for-feedback-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/right-of-way-and-entrance-permit-process-in-belleville-available-for-feedback-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[You can now have a primary-care provider while looking for a new one]]></title><description><![CDATA[You no longer have to leave your family doctor&rsquo;s or nurse practitioner&rsquo;s practice to find another provider, and local officials urge people in need of providers to register with Health Care Connect.Health Care Connect is the provincial service linking patients with primary-care providers. It&rsquo;s administered by Ontario Health at Home, an arm of the Ontario Ministry of Health.In past years, patients had to be completely unattached to primary-care providers before they could regis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/you-can-now-have-a-primary-care-provider-while-looking-for-a-new-one/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/you-can-now-have-a-primary-care-provider-while-looking-for-a-new-one/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario's Health Care Connect now accepting attached patients]]></title><description><![CDATA[You no longer have to leave your family doctor&rsquo;s or nurse practitioner&rsquo;s practice to find another provider, and local officials urge people in need of providers to register with Health Care Connect.Health Care Connect is the provincial service linking patients with primary-care providers. It&rsquo;s administered by Ontario Health at Home, an arm of the Ontario Ministry of Health.In past years, patients had to be completely unattached to primary-care providers before they could regis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontarios-health-care-connect-now-accepting-attached-patients/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontarios-health-care-connect-now-accepting-attached-patients/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Care Connect now allowing patients to keep providers while looking for others]]></title><description><![CDATA[You no longer have to leave your family doctor&rsquo;s or nurse practitioner&rsquo;s practice to find another provider, and local officials urge people in need of providers to register with Health Care Connect.Health Care Connect is the provincial service linking patients with primary-care providers. It&rsquo;s administered by Ontario Health at Home, an arm of the Ontario Ministry of Health.In past years, patients had to be completely unattached to primary-care providers before they could regis]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/health-care-connect-now-allowing-patients-to-keep-providers-while-looking-for-others/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/health-care-connect-now-allowing-patients-to-keep-providers-while-looking-for-others/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New integrity commissioner to probe complaints on Belleville city matters - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New integrity commissioner to probe complaints on Belleville city matters&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-to-probe-complaints-on-belleville-city-matters-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-to-probe-complaints-on-belleville-city-matters-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New integrity commissioner to probe complaints on Belleville city matters]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council has approved the hiring of a new integrity commissioner to oversee complaints fielded from the public and within City Hall related to council matters.Council agreed to appoint David G. Boghosian of Boghosian + Allen LLP as the integrity commissioner and closed meeting investigator for the city effective June 1.The recommendation was made by Katy Macpherson, deputy city clerk on Monday to fill a gap in services that was filled by an interim integrity commissioner John Mas]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-to-probe-complaints-on-belleville-city-matters/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-to-probe-complaints-on-belleville-city-matters/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Malette reflects on first year of housing, affordability, DND investments - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[MP Malette reflects on first year of housing, affordability, DND investments&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mp-malette-reflects-on-first-year-of-housing-affordability-dnd-investments-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mp-malette-reflects-on-first-year-of-housing-affordability-dnd-investments-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MP Malette reflects on first year of housing, affordability, DND investments]]></title><description><![CDATA[Reflecting on his government&rsquo;s affordability measures to housing investments and defence priorities, Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette said he marked his first year in office on Tuesday with a focus on results.One year after being elected to represent the Bay of Quinte riding , Liberal MP Malette said the goal has remained clear: deliver practical results that make like more affordable, strengthen communities and position the region for long-term growth.&ldquo;From day one, the priority has]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mp-malette-reflects-on-first-year-of-housing-affordability-dnd-investments/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mp-malette-reflects-on-first-year-of-housing-affordability-dnd-investments/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symphonic Journeys with symphony ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Symphony is hoping there will be at least a token representation for their closing concert of the current season on Saturday, May 2 in Maranatha Church auditorium. They want to recognize city council&rsquo;s generous sponsorship for this concert. It is a program that would blow the minds of almost any lover of classical music with works that rate at the top of almost any list. The symphony has arranged a musical salute to council with original words and instrumental accompaniment. Maestr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/symphonic-journeys-with-symphony/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/symphonic-journeys-with-symphony/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Survey on right-of-way and entrance permit process in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Survey on right-of-way and entrance permit process in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/survey-on-right-of-way-and-entrance-permit-process-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/survey-on-right-of-way-and-entrance-permit-process-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELLEVILLE'S OWN: Why would anyone start an ostrich farm? - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELLEVILLE'S OWN: Why would anyone start an ostrich farm?&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-why-would-anyone-start-an-ostrich-farm-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-why-would-anyone-start-an-ostrich-farm-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[BELLEVILLE'S OWN: Why would anyone start an ostrich farm?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Brittany Struisvogel was born in Ennismore in the County of Peterborough. She moved here after marrying her husband Caleb, originally from Frankford. In their first year of marriage, they went to South Africa to do volunteer work. There, they discovered some of the largest ostrich farms in the world and were fascinated by the concept. After trying ostrich meat many times in local restaurants and loving it, they came back with an itch that just had to be scratched.&ldquo;For 10 years, we kept th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-why-would-anyone-start-an-ostrich-farm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-why-would-anyone-start-an-ostrich-farm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens holding season seat open house this Saturday - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens holding season seat open house this Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-holding-season-seat-open-house-this-saturday-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-holding-season-seat-open-house-this-saturday-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville woman charged with assault after spitting incident - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville woman charged with assault after spitting incident&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-charged-with-assault-after-spitting-incident-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 20:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-charged-with-assault-after-spitting-incident-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Region Source Water Protection Committee seeking new chair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Source Water Protection is looking for an enthusiastic Chair to lead the Committee and to help guide and implement important policies and initiatives related to protecting sources of drinking water in the Quinte Source Protection Area. The Committee is made up of representatives from watershed stakeholders such as municipal, economic, agriculture, First Nations, and the public at large. The Committee, under the leadership and guidance of past Chairs, was responsible for preparing the term]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-region-source-water-protection-committee-seeking-new-chair/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-region-source-water-protection-committee-seeking-new-chair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville marks 190 years of police service with new exhibits and downtown walking tour]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Police Service is marking 190 years of serving the community with a series of initiatives launching during National Police Week 2026 (May 10 to 16). In partnership with Glanmore National Historic Site and the Community Archives of Belleville and Hastings County, three initiatives will highlight the history and evolution of policing in Belleville, including two temporary exhibits and a new downtown walking tour. To coincide with Museum Month in May, Glanmore will open a temporary e]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-marks-190-years-of-police-service-with-new-exhibits-and-downtown-walking-tour/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-marks-190-years-of-police-service-with-new-exhibits-and-downtown-walking-tour/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist’s Cristy Latham named OCAA Adminstrator of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cristy Latham, Director of Athletics and Recreation at Loyalist College, has been named the Ontario Colleges Athletic Association (OCAA) 2025-26 Administrator of the Year.<br />
The provincial award recognizes leadership in collegiate athletics and contributions to the student-athlete experience. At Loyalist, Latham has led the continued development of varsity athletics with a focus on student success,&nbsp;well-being&nbsp;and academic achievement.<br />
Under her leadership,&nbsp;the&nbsp;Loyalist&nbsp;La]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalists-cristy-latham-named-ocaa-adminstrator-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalists-cristy-latham-named-ocaa-adminstrator-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville marks 190 years of police service with new exhibits and downtown walking tour - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville marks 190 years of police service with new exhibits and downtown walking tour&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-marks-190-years-of-police-service-with-new-exhibits-and-downtown-walking-tour-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-marks-190-years-of-police-service-with-new-exhibits-and-downtown-walking-tour-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jersey Mike’s Subs to hold Grand Opening in Belleville on Wednesday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jersey Mike&rsquo;s Subs to hold Grand Opening in Belleville on Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jersey-mikes-subs-to-hold-grand-opening-in-belleville-on-wednesday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jersey-mikes-subs-to-hold-grand-opening-in-belleville-on-wednesday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Year in Review: #22 Garrett Pilon - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Year in Review: #22 Garrett Pilon&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-year-in-review-22-garrett-pilon-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-year-in-review-22-garrett-pilon-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Benefit concert greeted by an appreciative audience]]></title><description><![CDATA[A rewarding and appreciative audience greeted the performers in Christ Church Friday evening for a benefit event to restore the church&rsquo;s Allen organ.&nbsp;All of&nbsp;the&nbsp; 108&nbsp;programs printed for the concert were handed out with&nbsp;numerous&nbsp;donations&nbsp; of&nbsp;$10 to $20. Featured was the Marmora-based Carpe Diem string ensemble, directed by Joel Bootsma, who regarded the performance as a tribute to the orchestra&rsquo;s founder, the late Gabriel Hamley, and even dedi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/benefitconcert-greeted-by-an-appreciative-audience/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/benefitconcert-greeted-by-an-appreciative-audience/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Douglas All-Stars closeout Jazzlicious]]></title><description><![CDATA[At a closing jazz concert in The Belleville Club Saturday night, Dan Douglas, founder and president of The Belleville Jazz Society proclaimed the three-weekend Jazzlicious Festival this year was a huge success. The festival involved several downtown restaurants and many talented musicians who offered free entertainment at the various locations, thanks to the Musicians&rsquo; Union and several local sponsors, providing more than 60 &ldquo;gigs&rdquo; for local musicians. The club was filled to ne]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/douglas-all-stars-closeout-jazzlicious/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/douglas-all-stars-closeout-jazzlicious/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[A special neighbour honoured at 90th birthday party]]></title><description><![CDATA[You&nbsp;have to&nbsp;be a special neighbour to attract a lavish luncheon birthday party and crowd like the one at Dinkel&rsquo;s last Wednesday. More than a dozen women from the east hill neighbourhood of Rose Bany attended the event plus a few drop-in visitors, including retired supreme court justice and former city councillor, Wolf&nbsp;Tausendreund. Erica Hayes, who arranged the event, recalled the many years she and other women enjoyed Rose&rsquo;s company and companionship at the YMCA for]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-special-neighbour-honoured-at-90th-birthday-party/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/a-special-neighbour-honoured-at-90th-birthday-party/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trent Port Marina opens May 1 with seasonal and transient slips available]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash;&nbsp;Boating season at the Trent Port Marina opens for the 2026 season on Friday, May 1. Boaters looking to make the marina their home port this summer are encouraged to reserve their slip now while spaces are still available. Located on the Bay of Quinte at the mouth of the Trent-Severn Waterway, the gateway to Ontario&rsquo;s most scenic boating routes, the Trent Port Marina is a popular destination for both seasonal boaters and short-term visitors. With premium dockage and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-port-marina-opens-may-1-with-seasonal-and-transient-slips-available/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 15:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trent-port-marina-opens-may-1-with-seasonal-and-transient-slips-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2025-26 Belleville Senators Season Recap &amp; Prospect Grades - silversevensens.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[2025-26 Belleville Senators Season Recap &amp; Prospect Grades&nbsp;&nbsp;silversevensens.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2025-26-belleville-senators-season-recap-amp-prospect-grades-silversevensenscom/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2025-26-belleville-senators-season-recap-amp-prospect-grades-silversevensenscom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trees come down on homes, power lines in rural Belleville - KSDK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trees come down on homes, power lines in rural Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;KSDK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trees-come-down-on-homes-power-lines-in-rural-belleville-ksdk/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/trees-come-down-on-homes-power-lines-in-rural-belleville-ksdk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville welcomes latest new physician Dr. Chinenye Uzondu to the city - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville welcomes latest new physician Dr. Chinenye Uzondu to the city&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-welcomes-latest-new-physician-dr-chinenye-uzondu-to-the-city-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-welcomes-latest-new-physician-dr-chinenye-uzondu-to-the-city-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville welcomes latest new physician Dr. Chinenye Uzondu to the city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council passed a bylaw Monday giving the green light to provide financial incentives through the municipally funded Family Physician Recruitment Program to secure a new doctor for the city. Dr. Chinenye&nbsp;Uzondu&nbsp;has signed an agreement to move from the United Kingdom to Belleville this summer with her family along with her husband, who is already&nbsp;practising&nbsp;as a family physician in the city. Dr. Uzondu is expected to begin her practice later this year. &ldquo;It]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevillewelcomes-latest-new-physician-drchinenyeuzonduto-the-city/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevillewelcomes-latest-new-physician-drchinenyeuzonduto-the-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville city council votes 7-2 against awarding itself a 1.8 % pay raise - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville city council votes 7-2 against awarding itself a 1.8 % pay raise&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-city-council-votes-7-2-against-awarding-itself-a-18-pay-raise-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-city-council-votes-7-2-against-awarding-itself-a-18-pay-raise-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville city council votes 7-2 against awarding itself a 1.8% pay raise]]></title><description><![CDATA[One can safely assume it&rsquo;s a municipal election year whenever a majority of an elected council agrees overwhelmingly in a recorded vote to turn down a self-awarded pay raise. And that&rsquo;s precisely what Belleville city council decided ahead of a trip to the municipal polls for voters set for October 26 later this year in the city. In regular session Monday, city councillors cast a 7-2 recorded vote rejecting a bylaw which proposed a bump in annual salary. By voting &ldquo;nay,&rdquo; c]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-city-council-votes-7-2-against-awarding-itself-a-18-pay-raise/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 04:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-city-council-votes-7-2-against-awarding-itself-a-18-pay-raise/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the City of Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Integrity Commissioner and Closed Meeting Investigator for the City of Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-and-closed-meeting-investigator-for-the-city-of-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 02:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-integrity-commissioner-and-closed-meeting-investigator-for-the-city-of-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No pay increase coming for Belleville mayor and city councillors - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[No pay increase coming for Belleville mayor and city councillors&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/no-pay-increase-coming-for-belleville-mayor-and-city-councillors-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 01:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/no-pay-increase-coming-for-belleville-mayor-and-city-councillors-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New doctor recruited to the City of Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New doctor recruited to the City of Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-doctor-recruited-to-the-city-of-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 28 Apr 2026 00:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-doctor-recruited-to-the-city-of-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open Friday for 2026 municipal election in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nominations open Friday for 2026 municipal election in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominations-open-friday-for-2026-municipal-election-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominations-open-friday-for-2026-municipal-election-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nominations open Friday for 2026 municipal election in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents considering putting their names forward to serve their community can file nomination papers beginning Friday for the 2026 City of Belleville municipal election. Voting day has been set for Oct. 26. Qualified individuals can run for the offices of mayor (one seat), city councillor (eight seats)&nbsp;or school board trustee seat (six seats). Nominations must be filed in person at City Hall and will be accepted until the close of the nomination period at 2 p.m. on Aug. 21, 2026. &ldquo;We]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominationsopen-friday-for2026-municipal-election-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nominationsopen-friday-for2026-municipal-election-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville and Kingston students voted Catholic board trustees - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville and Kingston students voted Catholic board trustees&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-and-kingston-students-voted-catholic-board-trustees-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-and-kingston-students-voted-catholic-board-trustees-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville and Kingston students voted Catholic board trustees]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students from two Belleville schools and in Kingston have chosen their next trustees for the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board. Student senators have elected Grade 10 peers Josephine Boyce of St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School and Tess Shakell of Nicholson Catholic College, the board announced Monday. Shakell will serve as the voice of Indigenous students from across the huge board. &ldquo;Connecting my culture and&nbsp;community has let me develop leadership skills, resp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-and-kingston-students-voted-catholic-board-trustees/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-and-kingston-students-voted-catholic-board-trustees/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Mischief, intimate partner violence - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Mischief, intimate partner violence&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-mischief-intimate-partner-violence-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-mischief-intimate-partner-violence-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cause found for Belleville house fire - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cause found for Belleville house fire&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cause-found-for-belleville-house-fire-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cause-found-for-belleville-house-fire-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged following multiple reports of intimate partner violence - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged following multiple reports of intimate partner violence&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-following-multiple-reports-of-intimate-partner-violence-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 16:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-following-multiple-reports-of-intimate-partner-violence-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Cecilia performs in Belleville Roots Music Series - The Daily News of Newburyport]]></title><description><![CDATA[Cecilia performs in Belleville Roots Music Series&nbsp;&nbsp;The Daily News of Newburyport]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cecilia-performs-in-belleville-roots-music-series-the-daily-news-of-newburyport/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/cecilia-performs-in-belleville-roots-music-series-the-daily-news-of-newburyport/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scores of Quinte Trash Bash volunteers answer spring clean-up call - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Scores of Quinte Trash Bash volunteers answer spring clean-up call&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/scores-of-quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-answer-spring-clean-up-call-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/scores-of-quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-answer-spring-clean-up-call-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scores of Quinte Trash Bash volunteers answer spring clean-up call]]></title><description><![CDATA[Eco-minded residents fanned out across Quinte on Saturday to answer the annual spring call to clear all manner of discarded debris and garbage strewn along roadsides and public spaces. Scores of volunteers dedicated to keeping their communities clean in Picton, Quinte West and Belleville spent the morning taking part in the popular Quinte Trash Bash. The drop-off station at the Old Fairgrounds in Belleville&rsquo;s west end witnessed a steady stream of trash-bash patrons hefting garbage bags fro]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/scores-of-quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-answer-spring-clean-up-call/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/scores-of-quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-answer-spring-clean-up-call/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New beverage manufacturing company sinking roots in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New beverage manufacturing company sinking roots in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-beverage-manufacturing-company-sinking-roots-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-beverage-manufacturing-company-sinking-roots-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New beverage manufacturing company sinking roots in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new beverage manufacturing facility with the prospect of eventually bringing 300 new jobs to Belleville will sink roots in the city next month. Ya YA Foods Corp., a North American co-manufacturer in the food and beverage industry, said it will host the grand opening of Truss Beverage Co. on May 26. The company said in a release that its &ldquo;newest subsidiary and state-of-the-art beverage production facility located in Belleville &hellip; marks a significant step in Ya YA Foods continued exp]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-beverage-manufacturing-company-sinking-roots-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-beverage-manufacturing-company-sinking-roots-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters quash two fires on the same day in city - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters quash two fires on the same day in city&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quash-two-fires-on-the-same-day-in-city-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quash-two-fires-on-the-same-day-in-city-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters quash two fires on the same day in city]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville firefighters had their hands full on the weekend responding to two structure fires across the city hours apart. Firefighters arrived at a home on River Road on Saturday after receiving a call for assistance around in the early morning hours reporting that a home was in flames. Deputy Chief Mark Shannon said, &ldquo;Belleville fire responded to a house fire at 2:14 a.m. in the 200 block of River Road.&rdquo; &ldquo;Firefighters quick response kept the damage to a rear upper-storey bedr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quash-two-fires-on-the-same-day-in-city/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-firefighters-quash-two-fires-on-the-same-day-in-city/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local artist to be celebrated by Belleville Council Monday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Local artist to be celebrated by Belleville Council Monday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-artist-to-be-celebrated-by-belleville-council-monday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-artist-to-be-celebrated-by-belleville-council-monday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ex-Belleville standout Deion Burks drafted by Colts in seventh round - The Detroit News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ex-Belleville standout Deion Burks drafted by Colts in seventh round&nbsp;&nbsp;The Detroit News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ex-belleville-standout-deion-burks-drafted-by-colts-in-seventh-round-the-detroit-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 01:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ex-belleville-standout-deion-burks-drafted-by-colts-in-seventh-round-the-detroit-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Business fire in north end Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS AND VIDEO: Business fire in north end Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-and-video-business-fire-in-north-end-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 22:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-and-video-business-fire-in-north-end-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Safety Village Belleville launches hands-on water safety program with Quinte Conservation - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children&rsquo;s Safety Village Belleville launches hands-on water safety program with Quinte Conservation&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-belleville-launches-hands-on-water-safety-program-with-quinte-conservation-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 15:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-belleville-launches-hands-on-water-safety-program-with-quinte-conservation-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting person multiple times - First Alert 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting person multiple times&nbsp;&nbsp;First Alert 4]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-accused-of-shooting-person-multiple-times-first-alert-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 25 Apr 2026 02:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-with-attempted-murder-accused-of-shooting-person-multiple-times-first-alert-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario providing $4.7M to connect area residents to primary care - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario providing $4.7M to connect area residents to primary care&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-47m-to-connect-area-residents-to-primary-care-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-47m-to-connect-area-residents-to-primary-care-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's homelessness task force learns of London's success with health care, supportive housing - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville's homelessness task force learns of London's success with health care, supportive housing&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-learns-of-londons-success-with-health-care-supportive-housing-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-learns-of-londons-success-with-health-care-supportive-housing-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's homelessness task force learns of London's success with health care, supportive housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Early intervention and close partnerships with health care providers are helping London, Ont. to reduce the impacts of homelessness, with Belleville officials keen to learn from that work. Two municipal directors from London spoke online Thursday before Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness Task Force. Kevin Dickins is London&rsquo;s deputy city manager of social and health development. Life stabilization director Craig Cooper was previously that city&rsquo;s director of]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-learns-of-londons-success-with-health-care-supportive-housing/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 20:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-homelessness-task-force-learns-of-londons-success-with-health-care-supportive-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario providing millions to connect HPE residents to primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is providing $2.6 million to connect nearly 6,000 people in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties to primary-care providers. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp made the announcement during a Friday-morning stop in Picton. An estimated 5,972 patients will be able to have a family doctor or nurse practitioner. The Belleville and Quinte West Community Health Centre will lead the effort via the Hastings and Prince Edward Ontario Health Team Primary Care Network.&nbsp;Several local family health t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-millions-to-connect-hpe-residents-to-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-millions-to-connect-hpe-residents-to-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario providing $4.7M to connect area residents to primary care]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is providing $4.7 million to connect thousands of people in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties and the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory with primary-care providers. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp made the first of two local announcements during a Friday-morning stop in Picton. Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee made a similar announcement soon afterward on the Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s wonderful to see the province moving forward in its commitments, partnering]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-47m-to-connect-area-residents-to-primary-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 17:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-providing-47m-to-connect-area-residents-to-primary-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police roll out next-generation 911 system with future text, video capabilities - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police roll out next-generation 911 system with future text, video capabilities&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-roll-out-next-generation-911-system-with-future-text-video-capabilities-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 04:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-roll-out-next-generation-911-system-with-future-text-video-capabilities-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College has no merger plans: president - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College has no merger plans: president&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-has-no-merger-plans-president-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-has-no-merger-plans-president-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College has no merger plans: president]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College administrators have no plans to merge with other colleges, president and chief executive officer Mark Kirkpatrick has told board members. In a meeting Thursday at the Belleville campus, Kirkpatrick acknowledged many of the board&rsquo;s governors may have wondered about mergers after St. Lawrence and Fleming Colleges announced earlier in April their plan to join forces. &ldquo;To be clear, Loyalist has not, nor is it engaged, in any discussions regarding mergers with any other i]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-has-no-merger-plans-president/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-has-no-merger-plans-president/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Belleville to the Boston Marathon - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Belleville to the Boston Marathon&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-belleville-to-the-boston-marathon-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-belleville-to-the-boston-marathon-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Public Library releases 2025 annual report - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Public Library releases 2025 annual report&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-public-library-releases-2025-annual-report-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-public-library-releases-2025-annual-report-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Victoria harbour hotels purchase Belleville waterfront property after years of leasing - Victoria Buzz]]></title><description><![CDATA[Victoria harbour hotels purchase Belleville waterfront property after years of leasing&nbsp;&nbsp;Victoria Buzz]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/victoria-harbour-hotels-purchase-belleville-waterfront-property-after-years-of-leasing-victoria-buzz/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/victoria-harbour-hotels-purchase-belleville-waterfront-property-after-years-of-leasing-victoria-buzz/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Service goes live with Next Generation 9-1-1]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville Police Service (BPS) has successfully implemented Next Generation 9-1-1 (NG9-1-1), marking a major step forward in modernizing its emergency response system and enhancing public safety across the community. &ldquo;Upgrading Ontario&rsquo;s public safety communications will be a game changer. Next Generation 9-1-1 gives first responders real-time, life-saving information which means a faster, more effective emergency response,&rdquo; said Michael S. Kerzner, Solicitor General of On]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-service-goes-live-with-next-generation-9-1-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-service-goes-live-with-next-generation-9-1-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Butter Bandits hits the big screen]]></title><description><![CDATA[ALLISON NICHOL LONGTIN QUINTE ARTS COUNCIL The buzz around Butter Bandits &mdash; filmmaker Victor Cooper and his company Eighty Twenty Studio&rsquo;s first feature film &mdash; had been building for months ahead of its sold-out premiere in December 2025 at The Empire Theatre. Starring local talent and filmed entirely in and around Belleville, the production is a true community effort, brought to life by a local cast and crew. Inspired by real-life events across Southern Ontario around 2021, But]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/butter-bandits-hits-the-big-screen/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/butter-bandits-hits-the-big-screen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Philosophy is not to reinvent the wheel but redesign it - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Own: The Philosophy is not to reinvent the wheel but redesign it&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-philosophy-is-not-to-reinvent-the-wheel-but-redesign-it-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-philosophy-is-not-to-reinvent-the-wheel-but-redesign-it-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Philosophy is not to reinvent the wheel but redesign it]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOV Trenton-born Barbara Dankmeyernis in her own words: &ldquo;I have always been artsy. When I was tiny, I would design a shelf or a desk, and I ask my father and he would build it for me. I used to ask my mom to take me to art and pottery shows, and I was always changing my room around. I always say my mother could have taught Martha Stewart a thing or two. Mom taught us how to sew. I sewed full-on suits by 12. And upholstery and stained glass and painting, Mom taught us it all.&rdquo;]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-philosophy-is-not-to-reinvent-the-wheel-but-redesign-it/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-philosophy-is-not-to-reinvent-the-wheel-but-redesign-it/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police successfully implement Next Generation 911 - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police successfully implement Next Generation 911&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-successfully-implement-next-generation-911-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-successfully-implement-next-generation-911-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West council weighs public alcohol consumption in parks - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West council weighs public alcohol consumption in parks&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-council-weighs-public-alcohol-consumption-in-parks-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-council-weighs-public-alcohol-consumption-in-parks-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West council weighs public alcohol consumption in parks]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West city council is not changing its policy to reflect an Ontario change allowing people to bring their own alcohol to municipally approved events in public parks. The new provincial measures allow municipalities to change their no-alcohol policies in parks as part of a loosening of strict regulations regulating public consumption of alcohol. Premier Doug Ford announced March 17 that Ontario is expanding municipal alcohol permits to support community outdoor gatherings under Bill 46, Les]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-council-weighs-public-alcohol-consumption-in-parks/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-council-weighs-public-alcohol-consumption-in-parks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville is Bannister’s birthplace - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville is Bannister&rsquo;s birthplace&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-is-bannisters-birthplace-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-is-bannisters-birthplace-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Public Library records 427,498 checkouts in 2025]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public interest in books and arts in Belleville remains high according to a new report. Belleville Public Library has released its 2025 annual report with key operational figures in the past fiscal year showing high footfall at the city-owned facility. In 2025, for example, there were 427,498 total item checkouts for the year and 711 programs and events, attended by a total of 16,001 people. The report includes service overviews and key statistics relating to areas like financials, programs and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-public-library-records-427498-checkouts-in-2025/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-public-library-records-427498-checkouts-in-2025/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Belleville mayor says he will not run in 2026 municipal election - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Belleville mayor says he will not run in 2026 municipal election&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-mayor-says-he-will-not-run-in-2026-municipal-election-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-mayor-says-he-will-not-run-in-2026-municipal-election-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West hosting annual Bay of Quinte Home Show this weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[NOTE: The Intelligencer inadvertently posted a story on April 22 reporting that the Quinte Home and Cottage Show was being held this weekend in Belleville, an event already held in the city. The story that should have been posted is this one regarding the Bay of Quinte Home Show being held this weekend in Quinte West.&nbsp; An annual showcase of all things home and garden is taking place in Quinte West this weekend at the Trenton Community Arenas. The Bay of Quinte Home Show will open for three]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-hosting-annual-bay-of-quinte-home-show-this-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-hosting-annual-bay-of-quinte-home-show-this-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Fail to comply - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Fail to comply&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-fail-to-comply-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-fail-to-comply-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police and MEOC partner up to reduce violence - FOX 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police and MEOC partner up to reduce violence&nbsp;&nbsp;FOX 2]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-and-meoc-partner-up-to-reduce-violence-fox-2/</link><pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-and-meoc-partner-up-to-reduce-violence-fox-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Wine Bar ranks among finalists for Reno Food &amp; Drink Week&rsquo;s top honor - KOLO | 8 News Now]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Wine Bar ranks among finalists for Reno Food &amp; Drink Week&rsquo;s top honor&nbsp;&nbsp;KOLO | 8 News Now]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-wine-bar-ranks-among-finalists-for-reno-food-amp-drink-weekrsquos-top-honor-kolo-8-news-now/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-wine-bar-ranks-among-finalists-for-reno-food-amp-drink-weekrsquos-top-honor-kolo-8-news-now/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice Quinte hosting 4th annual Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hospice Quinte hosting 4th annual Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hospice-quinte-hosting-4th-annual-eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hospice-quinte-hosting-4th-annual-eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hospice Quinte hosting 4th annual Eastern Ontario Caregiver Expo]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us from&nbsp;10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24, at&nbsp;Maranatha Church in Belleville&nbsp;for a day dedicated to supporting caregivers and families in our community. This year&rsquo;s theme,&nbsp;&ldquo;Navigating the Aging Journey,&rdquo;&nbsp;highlights the many stages, challenges, and supports involved in caring for aging individuals. The Expo will bring together a diverse range of local organizations, healthcare providers, and service professionals offering valuable resources and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hospice-quinte-hosting-4th-annual-eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hospice-quinte-hosting-4th-annual-eastern-ontario-caregiver-expo/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It takes us all - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[It takes us all&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/it-takes-us-all-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/it-takes-us-all-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Plainfield officers shoot, kill bank robbery suspect after police chase in Hendricks County - Fox 59]]></title><description><![CDATA[Plainfield officers shoot, kill bank robbery suspect after police chase in Hendricks County&nbsp;&nbsp;Fox 59]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/plainfield-officers-shoot-kill-bank-robbery-suspect-after-police-chase-in-hendricks-county-fox-59/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/plainfield-officers-shoot-kill-bank-robbery-suspect-after-police-chase-in-hendricks-county-fox-59/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignite volunteerism and help grow lasting change - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ignite volunteerism and help grow lasting change&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ignite-volunteerism-and-help-grow-lasting-change-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ignite-volunteerism-and-help-grow-lasting-change-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: Are we alone? - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: Are we alone?&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-are-we-alone-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-are-we-alone-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Belleville mayor to state 2026 municipal election intentions on Thursday - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Belleville mayor to state 2026 municipal election intentions on Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-mayor-to-state-2026-municipal-election-intentions-on-thursday-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-mayor-to-state-2026-municipal-election-intentions-on-thursday-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Curling Club to host Craft and Vendor Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte Curling Club is hosting its Craft &amp; Vendor Show on Saturday, May 9, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 246 Bridge St. W., Belleville. This family-friendly event will bring together a vibrant mix of local artisans, crafters, and small businesses for a full day of shopping, creativity, and community connection. Visitors can browse a wide selection of handmade goods, unique gifts, home d&eacute;cor, fashion accessories, specialty foods, and one-of-a-kind items crafted by talented makers from]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-curling-club-to-host-craft-and-vendor-show/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-curling-club-to-host-craft-and-vendor-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health workers' union blasts handling of staffing changes - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Health workers' union blasts handling of staffing changes&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-workers-union-blasts-handling-of-staffing-changes-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-workers-union-blasts-handling-of-staffing-changes-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health workers' union blasts handling of staffing changes]]></title><description><![CDATA[BELLEVILA union official representing staff affected by Quinte Health&rsquo;s new staffing shift and layoff is criticizing the corporation&rsquo;s handling of the matter. Quinte Health staff announced Monday they are replacing personal support workers, known better as PSWs, with registered practical nurses in three inpatient units in Belleville General Hospital and the inpatient unit of Trenton Memorial Hospital. They said it reflects the increasingly complex needs of patient care. Unifor Local]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-workers-union-blasts-handling-of-staffing-changes/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-workers-union-blasts-handling-of-staffing-changes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Huskies tie Schmalz Cup semi-final in overtime thriller - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Huskies tie Schmalz Cup semi-final in overtime thriller&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/huskies-tie-schmalz-cup-semi-final-in-overtime-thriller-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/huskies-tie-schmalz-cup-semi-final-in-overtime-thriller-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Home and Cottage Show returns this weekend in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Home and Cottage Show returns this weekend in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-home-and-cottage-show-returns-this-weekend-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-home-and-cottage-show-returns-this-weekend-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Home and Cottage Show returns this weekend in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you&rsquo;re looking to upgrade your home or cottage this year, the Quinte Home and Cottage Show is the place to be this weekend at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. Opening Friday and welcoming visitors until Sunday, the show is being hosted by Quinte Home Builders&rsquo; Association to showcase all you need for construction and home improvement projects. &ldquo;Whether you&rsquo;re planning updates to your home or getting ready to open the cottage for the season, start your projects at the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-home-and-cottage-show-returns-this-weekend-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-home-and-cottage-show-returns-this-weekend-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Trash Bash volunteers spread out across the region Saturday - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Trash Bash volunteers spread out across the region Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-spread-out-across-the-region-saturday-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-spread-out-across-the-region-saturday-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Trash Bash volunteers spread out across the region Saturday]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are invited to participate in the 26th annual Quinte Trash Bash on Saturday to help keep the region&rsquo;s public spaces clean. The clean-up will take place by scores of volunteers across Belleville, Prince Edward County, Quinte West and Tyendinaga Township. Quinte Trash Bash is a region-wide spring cleanup that encourages community members to take action and work together to remove litter from roadsides, parks and other shared spaces. Held at the close of Earth Week, the event suppor]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-spread-out-across-the-region-saturday/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-volunteers-spread-out-across-the-region-saturday/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two people charged following neighbour dispute in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two people charged following neighbour dispute in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-people-charged-following-neighbour-dispute-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-people-charged-following-neighbour-dispute-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Quinte Organ Transplant Support Group raising awareness of need for donors - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Quinte Organ Transplant Support Group raising awareness of need for donors&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-quinte-organ-transplant-support-group-raising-awareness-of-need-for-donors-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-quinte-organ-transplant-support-group-raising-awareness-of-need-for-donors-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Quinte Organ Transplant Support Group raising awareness of need for donors]]></title><description><![CDATA[Whether you&rsquo;ve received an organ transplant or are living in hope of one, members of a new Quinte support group want to help. Belleville liver transplant recipient Mark Londry founded the Quinte Organ Transplant Support Group in October. He and other members are at Belleville General Hospital&rsquo;s main entrance this week to raise awareness of the need for organ and tissue donors and their group. &ldquo;We can make the journey easier for you and give you the support from folks that know]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-quinte-organ-transplant-support-group-raising-awareness-of-need-for-donors/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-quinte-organ-transplant-support-group-raising-awareness-of-need-for-donors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Drug charge laid following incident in Belleville parking lot - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Drug charge laid following incident in Belleville parking lot&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/drug-charge-laid-following-incident-in-belleville-parking-lot-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/drug-charge-laid-following-incident-in-belleville-parking-lot-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Suspect facing many charges after licence plates swapped in Belleville parking lot - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Suspect facing many charges after licence plates swapped in Belleville parking lot&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/suspect-facing-many-charges-after-licence-plates-swapped-in-belleville-parking-lot-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/suspect-facing-many-charges-after-licence-plates-swapped-in-belleville-parking-lot-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery 121 welcomes four new vibrant and talented artists - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gallery 121 welcomes four new vibrant and talented artists&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-welcomes-four-new-vibrant-and-talented-artists-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-welcomes-four-new-vibrant-and-talented-artists-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gallery 121 welcomes four new vibrant and talented artists]]></title><description><![CDATA[This month at Gallery 121, we welcome four new vibrant and talented artists to our membership: Terry Culbert, Sarah Palmer, Sarah Winn, and Debby Smith. Please welcome them and join us for our Late Spring Show running until May 30th. A reception will be held on Saturday, April 25th, from 2 to 4 p.m. In attendance will be our Guest Artist, Mark Algar and Featured Member Artist, Marta Mouka. Mark Algar, based in Belleville, has exhibited his art in the US and Canada. With a foundation in mathemati]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-welcomes-four-new-vibrant-and-talented-artists/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 16:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gallery-121-welcomes-four-new-vibrant-and-talented-artists/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two vehicles, same licence plates in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two vehicles, same licence plates in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-vehicles-same-licence-plates-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 15:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-vehicles-same-licence-plates-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville restaurant inspections find improper cleaning, food storage - The Detroit News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville restaurant inspections find improper cleaning, food storage&nbsp;&nbsp;The Detroit News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-restaurant-inspections-find-improper-cleaning-food-storage-the-detroit-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-restaurant-inspections-find-improper-cleaning-food-storage-the-detroit-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation downgrading flood watch as watershed levels stabilize - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation downgrading flood watch as watershed levels stabilize&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-downgrading-flood-watch-as-watershed-levels-stabilize-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-downgrading-flood-watch-as-watershed-levels-stabilize-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public consultation opportunity on sewage pumping station project in Belleville Thursday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public consultation opportunity on sewage pumping station project in Belleville Thursday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/public-consultation-opportunity-on-sewage-pumping-station-project-in-belleville-thursday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/public-consultation-opportunity-on-sewage-pumping-station-project-in-belleville-thursday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join us at the Belleville Senators Open House! - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us at the Belleville Senators Open House!&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/join-us-at-the-belleville-senators-open-house-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/join-us-at-the-belleville-senators-open-house-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation downgrading flood watch as watershed levels stabilize]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation is downgrading its flood watch advisory as spring runoff stabilizes across its regional watersheds reducing the threat of local flooding. On April 10, the authority issued an extended flood watch advising that melting snow to the north could push more water south putting low-lying properties such as those along the Moira River in Belleville and neighbouring tributaries at risk. However, with no rain forecast this week, the freshet has diminished leading to lowered water level]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-downgrading-flood-watch-as-watershed-levels-stabilize/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-downgrading-flood-watch-as-watershed-levels-stabilize/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged after damaging camera, violating probation order in Belleville domestic incident - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged after damaging camera, violating probation order in Belleville domestic incident&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-charged-after-damaging-camera-violating-probation-order-in-belleville-domestic-incident-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-charged-after-damaging-camera-violating-probation-order-in-belleville-domestic-incident-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators close out season with 4-0 loss to Crunch - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators close out season with 4-0 loss to Crunch&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-close-out-season-with-4-0-loss-to-crunch-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 17:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-close-out-season-with-4-0-loss-to-crunch-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Building activity lagging behind in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Building activity lagging behind in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/building-activity-lagging-behind-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/building-activity-lagging-behind-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ignite Volunteerism inspiring a new generation of participation - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ignite Volunteerism inspiring a new generation of participation&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ignite-volunteerism-inspiring-a-new-generation-of-participation-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ignite-volunteerism-inspiring-a-new-generation-of-participation-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirling man faces mischief charges in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stirling man faces mischief charges in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirling-man-faces-mischief-charges-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirling-man-faces-mischief-charges-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stirling man arrested in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stirling man arrested in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirling-man-arrested-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/stirling-man-arrested-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Crawford captures All East honours - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Crawford captures All East honours&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-crawford-captures-all-east-honours-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-crawford-captures-all-east-honours-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health replacing about 50 PSWs with nurses in some units - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Health replacing about 50 PSWs with nurses in some units&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-replacing-about-50-psws-with-nurses-in-some-units-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-replacing-about-50-psws-with-nurses-in-some-units-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Health replacing about 50 PSWs with nurses in some units]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville-based Quinte Health is ending 50 personal support worker positions in four hospital units, shifting to the use of registered practical nurses to address patients&rsquo; increasingly complex care needs. The corporation on Monday announced the changes in a news release. &ldquo;Across our medicine units, patients are presenting with greater acuity and complexity than in the past,&rdquo; the release reads. &ldquo;They require more frequent clinical assessment, closer monitoring, and timel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-replacing-about-50-psws-with-nurses-in-some-units/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-health-replacing-about-50-psws-with-nurses-in-some-units/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police lay assault, weapons, mischief charges over weekend - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police lay assault, weapons, mischief charges over weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-lay-assault-weapons-mischief-charges-over-weekend-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-lay-assault-weapons-mischief-charges-over-weekend-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sentencing for Belleville man on multiple child sexual offences to take place May 4 - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sentencing for Belleville man on multiple child sexual offences to take place May 4&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sentencing-for-belleville-man-on-multiple-child-sexual-offences-to-take-place-may-4-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sentencing-for-belleville-man-on-multiple-child-sexual-offences-to-take-place-may-4-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville fills food truck void after cancellation of Pop-Ups by the Bay - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville fills food truck void after cancellation of Pop-Ups by the Bay&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fills-food-truck-void-after-cancellation-of-pop-ups-by-the-bay-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-fills-food-truck-void-after-cancellation-of-pop-ups-by-the-bay-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Belleville rebate program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities launched - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Belleville rebate program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities launched&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-belleville-rebate-program-for-low-income-seniors-and-persons-with-disabilities-launched-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 19:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-belleville-rebate-program-for-low-income-seniors-and-persons-with-disabilities-launched-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Belleville winds down 2025-26 campaign with trio of divisional matchups - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Belleville winds down 2025-26 campaign with trio of divisional matchups&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-belleville-winds-down-2025-26-campaign-with-trio-of-divisional-matchups-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-belleville-winds-down-2025-26-campaign-with-trio-of-divisional-matchups-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Spirits boast silver-medal winning squad - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Spirits boast silver-medal winning squad&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-spirits-boast-silver-medal-winning-squad-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-spirits-boast-silver-medal-winning-squad-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following attack with frying pan - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following attack with frying pan&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-attack-with-frying-pan-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-attack-with-frying-pan-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddler rescued by Belleville firefighters from churning Moira River - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paddler rescued by Belleville firefighters from churning Moira River&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paddler-rescued-by-belleville-firefighters-from-churning-moira-river-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paddler-rescued-by-belleville-firefighters-from-churning-moira-river-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paddler rescued by Belleville firefighters from churning Moira River]]></title><description><![CDATA[A man was saved by Belleville firefighters after his vessel overturned in the Moira River Sunday afternoon. The rescue effort was a challenge given fast-moving, high-water flows on the river from the spring freshet. &ldquo;At 2:33 p.m. Belleville firefighters responded to the report of an overturned watercraft on the Moira river near the 600 block of Scuttlehole Road,&rdquo; said Deputy Fire Chief Mark Shannon. &ldquo;A group of paddle sports enthusiasts were coming down the Moira River to Latta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paddler-rescued-by-belleville-firefighters-from-churning-moira-river/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paddler-rescued-by-belleville-firefighters-from-churning-moira-river/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The Story of My Life” set to open at Theatre in The Wings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s River &amp; Main Theatre Company continues its all-Canadian season with the world premiere of &ldquo;The Story of My Life&rdquo; by Peter Paylor, opening April 23 at Theatre in The Wings. Paylor calls the play &ldquo;a love letter to books and to reading&rdquo; It&rsquo;s a one-woman play with Alexandra Bell playing Miriam, a small-town librarian who lives in a world filled with books. She likes Dickens, O&rsquo;Henry and Shakespeare as well as Chandler and Hammett and Mickey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-story-of-my-life-set-to-open-at-theatre-in-the-wings/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-story-of-my-life-set-to-open-at-theatre-in-the-wings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston chorus wins at Barbershop convention - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingston chorus wins at Barbershop convention&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-chorus-wins-at-barbershop-convention-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-chorus-wins-at-barbershop-convention-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston chorus wins at Barbershop convention]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the firth year in a row, Belleville played host to the annual Ontario Barbershop Harmony Society annual spring convention and competitions this past weekend.The event drew upward of 400 participants, including almost 200 competing singers from 19 quartets and six choruses from across the province plus one quartet from Montreal area. They included barbershoppers and their fans and families. The panel of specially trained judges came from even further afield, including judges from Germany and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-chorus-wins-at-barbershop-convention/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-chorus-wins-at-barbershop-convention/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Roommate dispute, weapons incident - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police report: Roommate dispute, weapons incident&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-roommate-dispute-weapons-incident-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-roommate-dispute-weapons-incident-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Belleville Bull player and Trenton Golden Hawks coach to be inducted to Brampton Sports Hall of Fame - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Belleville Bull player and Trenton Golden Hawks coach to be inducted to Brampton Sports Hall of Fame&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-bull-player-and-trenton-golden-hawks-coach-to-be-inducted-to-brampton-sports-hall-of-fame-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-bull-player-and-trenton-golden-hawks-coach-to-be-inducted-to-brampton-sports-hall-of-fame-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash near Belleville - unpublished.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash near Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;unpublished.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-near-belleville-unpublishedca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-near-belleville-unpublishedca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man rescued from Moira River by Belleville Fire Department - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man rescued from Moira River by Belleville Fire Department&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-rescued-from-moira-river-by-belleville-fire-department-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-rescued-from-moira-river-by-belleville-fire-department-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash near Belleville - CBC]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pedestrian killed in crash near Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;CBC]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-near-belleville-cbc/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pedestrian-killed-in-crash-near-belleville-cbc/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naturalists opposed to subdivision plan for Belleville’s Bell Creek watershed - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naturalists opposed to subdivision plan for Belleville&rsquo;s Bell Creek watershed&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/naturalists-opposed-to-subdivision-plan-for-bellevilles-bell-creek-watershed-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/naturalists-opposed-to-subdivision-plan-for-bellevilles-bell-creek-watershed-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Naturalists opposed to subdivision plan for Belleville’s Bell Creek watershed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Naturalists committed to protecting Bell Creek wetlands and old-growth maple and cedar forests on the eastern urban fringe of Belleville are opposing a renewed push to build a subdivision in the area. Members of Quinte Naturalists say they plan to speak out against a developer application to rezone what city planning staff describe as a 35.4-hectare parcel of land &ldquo;which contains environmentally sensitive features, such as wetlands, floodplains, and woodlands.&rdquo; North Hanley Park &ldq]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/naturalists-opposed-to-subdivision-plan-for-bellevilles-bell-creek-watershed/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/naturalists-opposed-to-subdivision-plan-for-bellevilles-bell-creek-watershed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County appoints new Fire Chief Patrick Howe - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County appoints new Fire Chief Patrick Howe&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-appoints-new-fire-chief-patrick-howe-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-appoints-new-fire-chief-patrick-howe-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County appoints new Fire Chief Patrick Howe]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new fire chief has been selected to lead Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue firefighting team. &ldquo;After an extensive recruitment process, the municipality is pleased to welcome Patrick as the new Fire Chief for Prince Edward County,&rdquo; says Adam Goheen, county CAO. &ldquo;Chief Howe brings to the position more than a decade of progressive experience with Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. With his combination of strategic thinking, local knowledge, and commitment to the community,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-appoints-new-fire-chief-patrick-howe/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-appoints-new-fire-chief-patrick-howe/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville receives $720,976 Q4 payment from OLG for hosting casino - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville receives $720,976 Q4 payment from OLG for hosting casino&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-receives-720976-q4-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-casino-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-receives-720976-q4-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-casino-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville receives $720,976 Q4 payment from OLG for hosting casino]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville has received a fourth-quarter payment from Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation for hosting the Shorelines Casino Belleville in the city. The payment represents revenues from the casino recorded from January 1 to March 31 totalling $720,976. To date, during OLG&rsquo;s fiscal year from April 1, 2025 to March 31, Belleville has received $3,092,266. Since the gaming site first opened in January 2017 on Bell Boulevard, the city has received $25.4 million in proceeds flowing from the ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-receives-720976-q4-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-casino/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-receives-720976-q4-payment-from-olg-for-hosting-casino/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Landmark opens at former St. Andrew’s Church in Trenton ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Chris and Tara Siddall have opened The Landmark, a one-of-a-kind event venue in the heart of Quinte West. &ldquo;When St. Andrew&rsquo;s Presbyterian Church became available, we saw an opportunity to create something truly special for the community,&rdquo; said Chris. &ldquo;Our vision has always been to provide couples with a beautiful space to celebrate their weddings while allowing them the freedom to choose the vendors that make their day unique. This is our first business, and opening it he]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-landmark-opens-at-former-st-andrews-church-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 22:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-landmark-opens-at-former-st-andrews-church-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six players recalled from Belleville - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six players recalled from Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/six-players-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/six-players-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators recall D Yakemchuk, F Kaliyev from AHL Belleville - TSN]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators recall D Yakemchuk, F Kaliyev from AHL Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;TSN]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-recall-d-yakemchuk-f-kaliyev-from-ahl-belleville-tsn/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-recall-d-yakemchuk-f-kaliyev-from-ahl-belleville-tsn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville illustrator the creator of commemorative toonie - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville illustrator the creator of commemorative toonie&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-illustrator-the-creator-of-commemorative-toonie-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-illustrator-the-creator-of-commemorative-toonie-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[It’s drinks on the patio weather. Here are 5 dining spots in Belleville to check out - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s drinks on the patio weather. Here are 5 dining spots in Belleville to check out&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/its-drinks-on-the-patio-weather-here-are-5-dining-spots-in-belleville-to-check-out-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/its-drinks-on-the-patio-weather-here-are-5-dining-spots-in-belleville-to-check-out-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Six players recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Six players recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/six-players-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/six-players-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jozie Kraemer avis de décès - Belleville, IL - Dignity Memorial]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jozie Kraemer avis de d&eacute;c&egrave;s - Belleville, IL&nbsp;&nbsp;Dignity Memorial]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jozie-kraemer-avis-de-dcs-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jozie-kraemer-avis-de-dcs-belleville-il-dignity-memorial/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Belleville vs Syracuse | Apr 18 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Belleville vs Syracuse | Apr 18 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-belleville-vs-syracuse-apr-18-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-belleville-vs-syracuse-apr-18-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Away - 2026 Belleville vs Syracuse | Apr 18 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Away - 2026 Belleville vs Syracuse | Apr 18 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-away-2026-belleville-vs-syracuse-apr-18-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-away-2026-belleville-vs-syracuse-apr-18-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators close out season with 4-0 loss to Crunch - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators close out season with 4-0 loss to Crunch&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-close-out-season-with-4-0-loss-to-crunch-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 19 Apr 2026 04:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-close-out-season-with-4-0-loss-to-crunch-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Daily Update 17Feb2026 - Wingham Free Press]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police Daily Update 17Feb2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Wingham Free Press]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-daily-update-17feb2026-wingham-free-press/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-daily-update-17feb2026-wingham-free-press/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 72 Preview: Syracuse Crunch vs. Belleville Senators - Syracuse Crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 72 Preview: Syracuse Crunch vs. Belleville Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;Syracuse Crunch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-72-preview-syracuse-crunch-vs-belleville-senators-syracuse-crunch/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-72-preview-syracuse-crunch-vs-belleville-senators-syracuse-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch got a shutout against Belleville Senators - The Rink Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch got a shutout against Belleville Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;The Rink Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-got-a-shutout-against-belleville-senators-the-rink-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-got-a-shutout-against-belleville-senators-the-rink-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Syracuse vs Belleville | Apr 17 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Syracuse vs Belleville | Apr 17 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-syracuse-vs-belleville-apr-17-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-syracuse-vs-belleville-apr-17-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child sex assault survivor faces pedophile in court; sentencing May 4 - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Child sex assault survivor faces pedophile in court; sentencing May 4&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/child-sex-assault-survivor-faces-pedophile-in-court-sentencing-may-4-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/child-sex-assault-survivor-faces-pedophile-in-court-sentencing-may-4-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville court: Convicted pedophile Brian Robert Reid to be sentenced May 4 - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville court: Convicted pedophile Brian Robert Reid to be sentenced May 4&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-convicted-pedophile-brian-robert-reid-to-be-sentenced-may-4-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-convicted-pedophile-brian-robert-reid-to-be-sentenced-may-4-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Child sex assault survivor faces convicted pedophile in Belleville court; sentencing May 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following report on a sexual assault case may be upsetting to some readers.A woman who survived years of sexual assault has faced her abuser in a Belleville courtroom, asking a judge to protect the public by imprisoning the convicted pedophile. In a hearing Friday at Belleville&rsquo;s Quinte courthouse, lawyers in the case against Brian Robert (Rob) Reid, 45, made their submissions on sentencing, which is to occur May 4. The Crown called for as much as 12 years in prison, the defence for as]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/child-sex-assault-survivor-faces-convicted-pedophile-in-belleville-court-sentencing-may-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/child-sex-assault-survivor-faces-convicted-pedophile-in-belleville-court-sentencing-may-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville court: Convicted pedophile Brian Robert Reid to be sentenced May 4]]></title><description><![CDATA[The following report on a sexual assault case may be upsetting to some readers.A Belleville-area man convicted of sex crimes against minors will receive his sentence May 4. In a hearing Friday at Belleville&rsquo;s Quinte courthouse, lawyers in the case against Brian Robert (Rob) Reid, 45, made their submissions on sentencing. The Crown called for as much as 12 years in prison, the defence for as little as seven. The lawyers spoke after Reid&rsquo;s victims urged Superior Court Justice Patrick H]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-convicted-pedophile-brian-robert-reid-to-be-sentenced-may-4/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-convicted-pedophile-brian-robert-reid-to-be-sentenced-may-4/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch suffers road loss at Belleville - WSYR]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch suffers road loss at Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;WSYR]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-suffers-road-loss-at-belleville-wsyr/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-suffers-road-loss-at-belleville-wsyr/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch fall to Belleville Senators 6-4 - Syracuse.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Syracuse Crunch fall to Belleville Senators 6-4&nbsp;&nbsp;Syracuse.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-fall-to-belleville-senators-6-4-syracusecom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 05:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/syracuse-crunch-fall-to-belleville-senators-6-4-syracusecom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens announce 2025-26 player award winners - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens announce 2025-26 player award winners&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-announce-2025-26-player-award-winners-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2026 02:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-announce-2025-26-player-award-winners-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriläinen recalled from Belleville - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meril&auml;inen recalled from Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/merilinen-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 23:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/merilinen-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Voice of the County (and beyond) - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Own: The Voice of the County (and beyond)&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-voice-of-the-county-and-beyond-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 21:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-voice-of-the-county-and-beyond-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The Voice of the County (and beyond)]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOV Craig Mills is general manager of 99.3 County FM an eclectic radio station which also proudly promotes local artists. Born in Toronto, Craig spent 25 years in broadcasting under various capacities before running his own communications company for 10 years handling national accounts. He served the needs of not-for-profit groups, retailers, broadcasters, and both regional and national brands utilizing visual display advertising. But the call of the radio bug never left him: &ldquo;I wa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-voice-of-the-county-and-beyond/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-voice-of-the-county-and-beyond/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic, mischief and impaired over past 24 hours in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic, mischief and impaired over past 24 hours in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-mischief-and-impaired-over-past-24-hours-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-mischief-and-impaired-over-past-24-hours-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Almost $721,000 paid to Belleville for hosting Shorelines Casino in latest OLG payment - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Almost $721,000 paid to Belleville for hosting Shorelines Casino in latest OLG payment&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/almost-721000-paid-to-belleville-for-hosting-shorelines-casino-in-latest-olg-payment-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/almost-721000-paid-to-belleville-for-hosting-shorelines-casino-in-latest-olg-payment-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police supports Loyalist College students “Eyes Up Belleville” initiative - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police supports Loyalist College students &ldquo;Eyes Up Belleville&rdquo; initiative&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-supports-loyalist-college-students-eyes-up-belleville-initiative-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-supports-loyalist-college-students-eyes-up-belleville-initiative-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police supports Loyalist College students “Eyes Up Belleville” initiative]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College students are leading a community safety initiative called &ldquo;Eyes Up Belleville&rdquo;.The campaign, delivered under Parachute Canada in partnership with the Children&rsquo;s Safety Village of Belleville, aims to reduce distracted driving in the city. The Belleville Police Traffic Safety Unit will be supporting and collaborating with the students on this important project. As part of the campaign, the Belleville Police Traffic Safety Unit will conduct proactive positive inte]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-supports-loyalist-college-students-eyes-up-belleville-initiative/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-supports-loyalist-college-students-eyes-up-belleville-initiative/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police 911 communicators receive GM/OnStar Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[In celebration of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, the Belleville Police Service is proud to announce that our 911 communicators have been recognized for their outstanding service with a special award from GM/OnStar. Each year, GM/OnStar selects a public safety service to honour. This year, GM/OnStar is recognizing the Belleville Police Service for the exceptional dedication, professionalism and ongoing commitment to community safety. &ldquo;Every call our dispatchers take, no matt]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-911-communicators-receive-gmonstar-award/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-911-communicators-receive-gmonstar-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Game 71 Preview: Syracuse Crunch at Belleville Senators - Syracuse Crunch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Game 71 Preview: Syracuse Crunch at Belleville Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;Syracuse Crunch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-71-preview-syracuse-crunch-at-belleville-senators-syracuse-crunch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-71-preview-syracuse-crunch-at-belleville-senators-syracuse-crunch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ken Kerik named 2026 Kindness Citizen of the Year]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Program along with the Quinte Mall and Charm Diamond Centres has announced that Ken Kerik of Belleville is Quinte&rsquo;s 2026 Kindness Citizen of the year. Kerik has been described as the type of neighbour, friend and community member that every family hopes to have and whose impact reaches far beyond what words can easily capture. It started out three years ago with Kerik helping an elderly couple in his neighbourhood with clearing the snow in]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ken-kerik-named-2026-kindness-citizen-of-the-year/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ken-kerik-named-2026-kindness-citizen-of-the-year/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VARAK presents Student Kindness Awards - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[VARAK presents Student Kindness Awards&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varak-presents-student-kindness-awards-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varak-presents-student-kindness-awards-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[VARAK presents Student Kindness Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natalie Rodenhiser, a Grade 12 Student at Ecole secondaire publique Marc-Garneau, is this year&rsquo;s High School Kindness Citizen. The Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness (VARAK) Program along with Quinte Mall and Paragon Security announced the award earlier this week. As the High School Kindness Citizen winner Natalie will receive a lap top computer donated by Quinte Mall and Paragon Security as well printer and ink and $100 Quinte Mall Gift Card donated by VARAK. In addition, Nata]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varak-presents-student-kindness-awards/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/varak-presents-student-kindness-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators host Fan Appreciation Night Game against Syracuse - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators host Fan Appreciation Night Game against Syracuse&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-host-fan-appreciation-night-game-against-syracuse-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-host-fan-appreciation-night-game-against-syracuse-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Meriläinen recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Meril&auml;inen recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/merilinen-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/merilinen-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators win 6-4 against Syracuse Crunch - The Rink Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators win 6-4 against Syracuse Crunch&nbsp;&nbsp;The Rink Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-win-6-4-against-syracuse-crunch-the-rink-live/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-win-6-4-against-syracuse-crunch-the-rink-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Southeast Public Health urges testing of wells in flooded areas]]></title><description><![CDATA[Southeast Public Health staff are urging owners of flooded properties to test their well water and boil water for at least one minute before drinking it. Some areas of local watersheds remain flooded as spring runoff and heavy rains continue. Water should be boiled for at least a minute at a rolling boil, the health unit advises. Further safety tips for flooded areas include: Clearly label shut&#8209;off valves and note the direction to turn off gas, water, and power. If rising floodwaters requi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/southeast-public-health-urges-testing-of-wells-in-flooded-areas/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/southeast-public-health-urges-testing-of-wells-in-flooded-areas/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two relatives, one kidney: an organ transplant recipient's story - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Two relatives, one kidney: an organ transplant recipient's story&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-relatives-one-kidney-an-organ-transplant-recipients-story-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-relatives-one-kidney-an-organ-transplant-recipients-story-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Two relatives, one kidney: an organ transplant recipient's story]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte-area sisters-in-law Sarah Albert and Tera Bertolino share a rare bond that goes beyond family ties. One of Albert&rsquo;s three kidneys once belonged to Bertolino. Belleville&rsquo;s Albert, 36, is a two-time organ recipient, having also received a pancreas from a deceased donor she never knew. She and Bertolino, 49, were always close, but since their parallel surgeries in 2022, their bond is even stronger. So is their belief in the need for organ donation. April is Organ Donation Awarene]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-relatives-one-kidney-an-organ-transplant-recipients-story/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/two-relatives-one-kidney-an-organ-transplant-recipients-story/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga: New Ontario funding will help FNTI expand - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyendinaga: New Ontario funding will help FNTI expand&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-new-ontario-funding-will-help-fnti-expand-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-new-ontario-funding-will-help-fnti-expand-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga's FNTI, other Indigenous institutes get new funding from Ontario]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyendinaga&rsquo;s First Nations Technical Institute is among the nine Indigenous schools about to get a funding boost as Ontario invests $57 million in the sector.All Galleries Nolan Quinn, the Ontario&rsquo;s minister of colleges and universities, made the announcement Thursday in Brantford. A provincial news release stated it&rsquo;s the largest single investment in Indigenous higher education in Ontario&rsquo;s history. &ldquo;Indigenous youth are the fastest-growing group in Ontario&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-fnti-other-indigenous-institutes-get-new-funding-from-ontario/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinagas-fnti-other-indigenous-institutes-get-new-funding-from-ontario/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga: New Ontario funding will help FNTI expand]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyendinaga&rsquo;s First Nations Technical Institute is among the nine Indigenous schools getting a total of $57 million in new provincial operating funding. Nolan Quinn, Ontario&rsquo;s minister of colleges and universities, made the announcement Thursday in Brantford. A provincial news release stated it&rsquo;s the largest single investment in Indigenous higher education in Ontario&rsquo;s history. &ldquo;Indigenous youth are the fastest-growing group in Ontario&rsquo;s workforce,&rdquo; it qu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-new-ontario-funding-will-help-fnti-expand/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-new-ontario-funding-will-help-fnti-expand/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man rewarded for kindness - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man rewarded for kindness&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-rewarded-for-kindness-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-rewarded-for-kindness-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic dispute involving property damage leads to mischief charge in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic dispute involving property damage leads to mischief charge in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-dispute-involving-property-damage-leads-to-mischief-charge-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-dispute-involving-property-damage-leads-to-mischief-charge-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalist hosting annual Spring Plant Sale - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalist hosting annual Spring Plant Sale&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalist-hosting-annual-spring-plant-sale-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalist-hosting-annual-spring-plant-sale-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Field Naturalist hosting annual Spring Plant Sale]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte Field Naturalists (QFN) are looking forward to seeing Belleville gardeners Saturday May 16th as they host their annual Spring Plant Sale from 8 a.m. to noon.<br />
QFN will be joined by the Catholic Women&rsquo;s League as they are hosting their annual bake sale at St. Joseph&rsquo;s Catholic Church parking lot on that morning. It is an ideal time to buy your spring plants and a few baked goods for dessert.<br />
This year QFN are again happy to host Master Gardener Gail Walker, who will be happ]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalist-hosting-annual-spring-plant-sale/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 21:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-field-naturalist-hosting-annual-spring-plant-sale/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Former Belleville Bull running point for world championships - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Former Belleville Bull running point for world championships&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-bull-running-point-for-world-championships-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/former-belleville-bull-running-point-for-world-championships-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Loyalist College to honour Catherine Huff with Hugh P. O'Neil Outstanding Alumni Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[Loyalist College will honour business leader and philanthropist Catharine Huff with the 2026 recipient of the Hugh P. O&rsquo;Neil Outstanding Alumni Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to industry and community.<br />
Huff will receive the award at the college&rsquo;s 59th annual Convocation ceremonies, taking place June 9-12.<br />
Born and raised in Prince Edward County,&nbsp;Catharine&nbsp;graduated from Loyalist&rsquo;s Business Administration program in 1982 at the age of 40. Her ti]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-to-honour-catherine-huff-with-hugh-p-oneil-outstanding-alumni-award/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/loyalist-college-to-honour-catherine-huff-with-hugh-p-oneil-outstanding-alumni-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Domestic dispute and wanted on warrants arrest in latest Belleville Police report - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Domestic dispute and wanted on warrants arrest in latest Belleville Police report&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-dispute-and-wanted-on-warrants-arrest-in-latest-belleville-police-report-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/domestic-dispute-and-wanted-on-warrants-arrest-in-latest-belleville-police-report-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario investing $1,832,137 in transit in Bay of Quinte communities - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario investing $1,832,137 in transit in Bay of Quinte communities&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-1832137-in-transit-in-bay-of-quinte-communities-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-1832137-in-transit-in-bay-of-quinte-communities-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario investing $1,832,137 in transit in Bay of Quinte communities]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Province of Ontario is investing $1,832,137 to support public transit service in the Bay of Quinte Region. This funding through the 2025-26 Gas Tax program can be used for local public transit initiatives such as expanding service hours, increasing routes, purchasing new vehicles and improving accessibility to increase transit ridership. Funding for municipalities in Bay of Quinte includes:&bull; Belleville &ndash; $1,077,543&bull; Quinte West &ndash; $528,936&bull; Prince Edward County- $22]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-1832137-in-transit-in-bay-of-quinte-communities/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-investing-1832137-in-transit-in-bay-of-quinte-communities/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TMHF’s 5th Annual March Madness Challenge a great success]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trenton Memorial Hospital Foundation&rsquo;s 5th Annual March Madness Challenge was a great success, raising over $4,500 in support of the Emergency Department Expansion at Trenton Memorial Hospital.Throughout March, participating restaurants donated $1 from every featured menu item sold in support of the ER Expansion through TMHF&rsquo;s EMERGE Stronger Campaign.&ldquo;We we&rsquo;re thrilled to take part and can&rsquo;t wait to again next year, we find so much joy in being able to watch people]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tmhfs-5th-annual-march-madness-challenge-a-great-success/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tmhfs-5th-annual-march-madness-challenge-a-great-success/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Arts Council hosts Indigenous Creative Spaces Gathering]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a spirit of respect, curiosity, and shared learning, the Quinte Arts Council hosts Indigenous Creative Spaces and Treaty Partner Gatherings, an important and timely session that brings together artists, organizations, and community members in a shared commitment to learning, reflection, and meaningful relationship-building. Taking place on April 30, 1-4 p.m. at the Belleville Public Library, this free, interactive workshop invites participants to engage deeply with the principles of allyship,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-arts-council-hosts-indigenous-creative-spaces-gathering/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-arts-council-hosts-indigenous-creative-spaces-gathering/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[St. Thomas Anglican Church concert full of surprises]]></title><description><![CDATA[The monthly concert series in St. Thomas Anglican Church Sunday held several surprises for the audience. Most outstanding was a performance by the rector, The Rev. Brad Beale of two classical piano works, performed with professional style. Also surprising was that the audience was invited to stand and join with the choir in singing three of the hymns performed. In a concert called From Beethoven to the Blues and Everything in Between, the church&rsquo;s Chancel Choir was the mainstay, under the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/st-thomas-anglican-church-concert-full-of-surprises/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/st-thomas-anglican-church-concert-full-of-surprises/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Final phase of reconstruction begins for County Road 64 in Brighton]]></title><description><![CDATA[Northumberland County, in partnership with the Municipality of Brighton, is moving forward with the final phase of the multi-year reconstruction of County Road 64 (Prince Edward Street), with construction resuming later this month. This project represents a significant investment in County Road 64 and Brighton&rsquo;s core infrastructure, supporting safer travel, improved accessibility, and long-term community growth. View a video of the planned work:&nbsp;<br />
Country Road 64 2026 Reconstruction<br />
.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/final-phase-of-reconstruction-begins-for-county-road-64-in-brighton/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/final-phase-of-reconstruction-begins-for-county-road-64-in-brighton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $2 Canadian coin features Belleville artist Carl Wiens’ graphic design - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New $2 Canadian coin features Belleville artist Carl Wiens&rsquo; graphic design&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-2-canadian-coin-features-belleville-artist-carl-wiens-graphic-design-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-2-canadian-coin-features-belleville-artist-carl-wiens-graphic-design-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New $2 Canadian coin features Belleville artist Carl Wiens’ graphic design]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville graphic illustrator Carl Wiens could never have imagined his artwork celebrating the 50th anniversary of Toronto&rsquo;s CN Tower would be so widely disseminated across the country. But after winning a Royal Canadian Mint competition in January 2025, Wien&rsquo;s submission now graces two million colourized $2 toonie coins that glow in the dark to mark the June 1976 completion of Canada&rsquo;s tallest freestanding tower in downtown Toronto. A further one million of the coins have als]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-2-canadian-coin-features-belleville-artist-carl-wiens-graphic-design/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-2-canadian-coin-features-belleville-artist-carl-wiens-graphic-design/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[CARP learns about affordable housing]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Greater Bay of Quinte CARP Chapter Tuesday learned that affordable housing is like buying a boat &ndash; pouring money into a hole in the water. A panel of local residents representing a recently formed agency called All-Together described the rising costs, red tape and the reality that there is no money &nbsp;to be made by investors. The agency is not for profit and also is a registered charity and welcomes donations and can issue tax receipts. They also reviewed a large number of projects]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carp-learns-about-affordable-housing/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/carp-learns-about-affordable-housing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Local songs at Choral Society concert]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual spring concert by the Belleville Choral Society will include some song creations by local musicians, specifically Louise Ford of Foxboro with lyrics and accompaniment input by prominent pianist Tom Dietzel and Rick Hodgson. The concert is set for Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. in St. Matthew&rsquo;s Church on Holloway Street.<br />
&nbsp; One song is a patriotic salute called Canada Sea to Sea. The other is called Grosse Isle, a lament for the massive loss of Irish immigrant lives while stuck]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-songs-at-choral-society-concert/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/local-songs-at-choral-society-concert/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoeless Joe’s closes its doors in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoeless Joe&rsquo;s closes its doors in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shoeless-joes-closes-its-doors-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 15:23:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shoeless-joes-closes-its-doors-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comets Remain in Playoff Hunt with 3-0 Win in Belleville - Utica Comets]]></title><description><![CDATA[Comets Remain in Playoff Hunt with 3-0 Win in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Utica Comets]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comets-remain-in-playoff-hunt-with-3-0-win-in-belleville-utica-comets/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/comets-remain-in-playoff-hunt-with-3-0-win-in-belleville-utica-comets/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Shoeless Joe’s Belleville closing immediately - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Shoeless Joe&rsquo;s Belleville closing immediately&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shoeless-joes-belleville-closing-immediately-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 02:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/shoeless-joes-belleville-closing-immediately-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deseronto's Upper Canada Opera House is a landmark reborn - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deseronto's Upper Canada Opera House is a landmark reborn&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-is-a-landmark-reborn-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-is-a-landmark-reborn-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deseronto's Upper Canada Opera House: landmark reborn as music hall]]></title><description><![CDATA[DESERONTO &mdash; The renovation of a local landmark is nearly complete &ndash; and now the Upper Canada Opera House ready to rock. The concert venue is the latest incarnation of the building known locally as Naylor&rsquo;s Theatre. After decades of vacancy and disrepair, it reopens Saturday after a transformative year. &ldquo;The dream, for me, is to have a cool place for local and Canadian bands to perform in the Bay of Quinte area,&rdquo; said co-owner Ian Crerar.&ldquo;Oh, and I have a band,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-landmark-reborn-as-music-hall/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-landmark-reborn-as-music-hall/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deseronto's Upper Canada Opera House is a landmark reborn]]></title><description><![CDATA[DESERONTO &mdash; The renovation of a local landmark is nearly complete &ndash; and now the Upper Canada Opera House ready to rock. The concert venue is the latest incarnation of the building known locally as Naylor&rsquo;s Theatre. After decades of vacancy and disrepair, it reopens Saturday after a transformative year. &ldquo;The dream, for me, is to have a cool place for local and Canadian bands to perform in the Bay of Quinte area,&rdquo; said co-owner Ian Crerar.&ldquo;Oh, and I have a band,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-is-a-landmark-reborn/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 23:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deserontos-upper-canada-opera-house-is-a-landmark-reborn/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Bulldogs Rugby getting revved up for 2026 season - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Bulldogs Rugby getting revved up for 2026 season&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-bulldogs-rugby-getting-revved-up-for-2026-season-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-bulldogs-rugby-getting-revved-up-for-2026-season-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after robbery, reckless driving in parking lot - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after robbery, reckless driving in parking lot&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-robbery-reckless-driving-in-parking-lot-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-robbery-reckless-driving-in-parking-lot-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers forward Blake Montgomery joins Belleville Senators on ATO - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wisconsin Badgers forward Blake Montgomery joins Belleville Senators on ATO&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wisconsin-badgers-forward-blake-montgomery-joins-belleville-senators-on-ato-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wisconsin-badgers-forward-blake-montgomery-joins-belleville-senators-on-ato-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man, 30, charged after internet child exploitation investigation - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man, 30, charged after internet child exploitation investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-30-charged-after-internet-child-exploitation-investigation-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-30-charged-after-internet-child-exploitation-investigation-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer and Information HPE celebrating 60th anniversary - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteer and Information HPE celebrating 60th anniversary&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteer-and-information-hpe-celebrating-60th-anniversary-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteer-and-information-hpe-celebrating-60th-anniversary-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after investigation by Internet Child Exploitation Unit - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after investigation by Internet Child Exploitation Unit&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-investigation-by-internet-child-exploitation-unit-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-investigation-by-internet-child-exploitation-unit-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after intimate partner violence investigation - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after intimate partner violence investigation&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-intimate-partner-violence-investigation-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-intimate-partner-violence-investigation-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after robbery at local business - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after robbery at local business&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-robbery-at-local-business-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-robbery-at-local-business-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Our right to know - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our right to know&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/our-right-to-know-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/our-right-to-know-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested after report of $20K worth of items stolen from community organization’s storage unit - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested after report of $20K worth of items stolen from community organization&rsquo;s storage unit&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-after-report-of-20k-worth-of-items-stolen-from-community-organizations-storage-unit-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-after-report-of-20k-worth-of-items-stolen-from-community-organizations-storage-unit-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Man charged in intimate partner violence case in Belleville on Wednesday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Man charged in intimate partner violence case in Belleville on Wednesday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-charged-in-intimate-partner-violence-case-in-belleville-on-wednesday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/man-charged-in-intimate-partner-violence-case-in-belleville-on-wednesday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following robbery at city business - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following robbery at city business&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-robbery-at-city-business-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-robbery-at-city-business-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville looks to play spoiler versus Utica - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville looks to play spoiler versus Utica&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gabriel-pizza-gameday-build-up-belleville-looks-to-play-spoiler-versus-utica-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gabriel-pizza-gameday-build-up-belleville-looks-to-play-spoiler-versus-utica-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Condon and Trischler win mixed doubles title - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Condon and Trischler win mixed doubles title&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/condon-and-trischler-win-mixed-doubles-title-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/condon-and-trischler-win-mixed-doubles-title-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Barbershop concert draws hearty applause]]></title><description><![CDATA[A generous audience gave hearty applause at the annual concert by A Cappella Quinte Saturday afternoon in St. Matthew&rsquo;s Church. A Cappella Quinte is the Quinte branch of the Barbershop Harmony Society and has been in existence for more than 50 years. Special guests for the 20-plus member chorus were one of Ontario&rsquo;s finest barbershop quartets, The Oakridge 4 and The Belles, a dynamic women&rsquo;s trio comprising Kim Dafoe, Susan McCourt and Anita Halfpenny. The quartet comprises Gra]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/barbershop-concert-draws-hearty-applause/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/barbershop-concert-draws-hearty-applause/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville 911 dispatchers honoured for dedication, professionalism with GM/OnStar award - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville 911 dispatchers honoured for dedication, professionalism with GM/OnStar award&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-911-dispatchers-honoured-for-dedication-professionalism-with-gmonstar-award-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-911-dispatchers-honoured-for-dedication-professionalism-with-gmonstar-award-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't forget to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Don't forget to renew your Canadian Dental Care Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dont-forget-to-renew-your-canadian-dental-care-plan-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dont-forget-to-renew-your-canadian-dental-care-plan-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police &ndash; Belleville Man Charged with Break and Enter (Name Released) - Today's Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police &ndash; Belleville Man Charged with Break and Enter (Name Released)&nbsp;&nbsp;Today's Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-ndash-belleville-man-charged-with-break-and-enter-name-released-todays-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-ndash-belleville-man-charged-with-break-and-enter-name-released-todays-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polar Plunge ‘a shining example of what makes Belleville special’: Event raises more than $23K for Special Olympics Ontario - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polar Plunge &lsquo;a shining example of what makes Belleville special&rsquo;: Event raises more than $23K for Special Olympics Ontario&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/polar-plunge-a-shining-example-of-what-makes-belleville-special-event-raises-more-than-23k-for-special-olympics-ontario-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/polar-plunge-a-shining-example-of-what-makes-belleville-special-event-raises-more-than-23k-for-special-olympics-ontario-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens Prospect Jorian Donovan Wins Belleville Senators' AHL Man Of the Year Award - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sens Prospect Jorian Donovan Wins Belleville Senators' AHL Man Of the Year Award&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-prospect-jorian-donovan-wins-belleville-senators-ahl-man-of-the-year-award-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-prospect-jorian-donovan-wins-belleville-senators-ahl-man-of-the-year-award-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[B&amp;E and theft charges laid against Belleville man after items stolen from community organization - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[B&amp;E and theft charges laid against Belleville man after items stolen from community organization&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bampe-and-theft-charges-laid-against-belleville-man-after-items-stolen-from-community-organization-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bampe-and-theft-charges-laid-against-belleville-man-after-items-stolen-from-community-organization-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple charges laid after $20K worth of items stolen from Belleville community organization - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple charges laid after $20K worth of items stolen from Belleville community organization&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-charges-laid-after-20k-worth-of-items-stolen-from-belleville-community-organization-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-charges-laid-after-20k-worth-of-items-stolen-from-belleville-community-organization-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators name Jorian Donovan their AHL Man of the Year - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators name Jorian Donovan their AHL Man of the Year&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-name-jorian-donovan-their-ahl-man-of-the-year-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-name-jorian-donovan-their-ahl-man-of-the-year-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jorian Donovan selected as Belleville Sens 2026 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jorian Donovan selected as Belleville Sens 2026 IOA/American Specialty AHL Man of the Year&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jorian-donovan-selected-as-belleville-sens-2026-ioaamerican-specialty-ahl-man-of-the-year-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/jorian-donovan-selected-as-belleville-sens-2026-ioaamerican-specialty-ahl-man-of-the-year-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police 911 communicators receive GM/OnStar Award - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police 911 communicators receive GM/OnStar Award&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-911-communicators-receive-gmonstar-award-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-911-communicators-receive-gmonstar-award-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Water and sewer rebate approved for low-income seniors in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Low-income seniors and persons with disabilities will benefit from a new water and sewer rebate approved Monday by city council. The new Water and Wastewater Rebate Policy will &ldquo;allow eligible low-income seniors and persons with disabilities to receive an annual non-cash, non-refundable rebate (credit) of $420, subject to application and approval each year,&rdquo; informed Brianne MacNevin, manager of finance and deputy treasurer. &ldquo;The credit would be applied directly to the applican]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/water-and-sewer-rebate-approved-for-low-income-seniors-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:21:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/water-and-sewer-rebate-approved-for-low-income-seniors-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville embarking on long-awaited Phillipston Road resurfacing]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thurlow Ward&rsquo;s Phillipston Road is getting a long-awaited facelift after city council agreed Monday to amend its 2026 capital budget to cover the cost of the road&rsquo;s resurfacing. Council agreed to a recommendation by Joe Reid, director of Transportation and Operations, to rework the road resurfacing projections in the budget to $1.3 million. The cost would be supported with funding of $150,000 from the city&rsquo;s Asset Management Reserve Fund and reducing planned pavement sealing wo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-embarking-on-long-awaited-phillipston-road-resurfacing/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-embarking-on-long-awaited-phillipston-road-resurfacing/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens Chats: Garrett Pilon - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens Chats: Garrett Pilon&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-chats-garrett-pilon-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-chats-garrett-pilon-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New food-trucks program will replace nixed Pop-Ups for 2026 summer]]></title><description><![CDATA[City council has moved to head off a potential fast-food service gap in city parks this summer. Following the removal of Pop-Ups on the Bay funding for this summer season at West Zwick&rsquo;s Park, council agreed Monday to a new program that will offer park visitors light fare during the summer season through independent food trucks that won&rsquo;t require city capital and operational funding. Kari Lambe, director, Community Services, recommended that council bring in the food truck program at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-food-trucks-program-will-replace-nixed-pop-ups-for-2026-summer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-food-trucks-program-will-replace-nixed-pop-ups-for-2026-summer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Uxbridge stays alive with win over Frankford Huskies - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Uxbridge stays alive with win over Frankford Huskies&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/uxbridge-stays-alive-with-win-over-frankford-huskies-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/uxbridge-stays-alive-with-win-over-frankford-huskies-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Busy afternoon for Belleville police - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Busy afternoon for Belleville police&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/busy-afternoon-for-belleville-police-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/busy-afternoon-for-belleville-police-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police hosting public meetings about zone approach to policing - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police hosting public meetings about zone approach to policing&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-hosting-public-meetings-about-zone-approach-to-policing-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-hosting-public-meetings-about-zone-approach-to-policing-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police release for Tuesday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police release for Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-for-tuesday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-for-tuesday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines – Belleville Polar Plunge - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines &ndash; Belleville Polar Plunge&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-belleville-polar-plunge-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-belleville-polar-plunge-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Council approves new seasonal food truck permit program for three local parks - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Council approves new seasonal food truck permit program for three local parks&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-approves-new-seasonal-food-truck-permit-program-for-three-local-parks-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:35:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-approves-new-seasonal-food-truck-permit-program-for-three-local-parks-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council unaware of construction timeline change leading to Quinte Ex postponement - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council unaware of construction timeline change leading to Quinte Ex postponement&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-unaware-of-construction-timeline-change-leading-to-quinte-ex-postponement-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 04:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-unaware-of-construction-timeline-change-leading-to-quinte-ex-postponement-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council pauses free giveaway of parkland near Jane Forrester Park - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council pauses free giveaway of parkland near Jane Forrester Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-pauses-free-giveaway-of-parkland-near-jane-forrester-park-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-pauses-free-giveaway-of-parkland-near-jane-forrester-park-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council pauses free giveaway of parkland near Jane Forrester Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[A bylaw proposing the disposal of surplus city owned green space at Jane Forrester Park was paused Monday by city council for review by staff. In a 5-4 recorded vote, Mayor Neil Ellis broke a tie in favour of delaying any bylaw decision for a later date as suggested by Coun. Kathryn Brown who asked the matter be tabled pending a full staff report for further council review. The parcel of land of nearly an acre in size is on South John Street near the George Street boat launch and is considered b]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-pauses-free-giveaway-of-parkland-near-jane-forrester-park/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-pauses-free-giveaway-of-parkland-near-jane-forrester-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seasonal food truck and recreational vendor program approved by Belleville council - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seasonal food truck and recreational vendor program approved by Belleville council&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/seasonal-food-truck-and-recreational-vendor-program-approved-by-belleville-council-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 03:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/seasonal-food-truck-and-recreational-vendor-program-approved-by-belleville-council-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Deseronto approves budget with 3.15% tax increase]]></title><description><![CDATA[Deseronto council has approved its 2026 budget, with taxes to increase by 3.15 per cent. &ldquo;With the current economic pressures facing us all, council knew the 2026 municipal budget process was going to be challenging,&rdquo; Mayor Dan Johnston stated in a news release. &ldquo;As part of the budget process, council focused on establishing a reasonable tax rate while addressing both the operations, and long-term planning of our community. &ldquo;The Town of Deseronto is committed to providing]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deseronto-approves-budget-with-315-tax-increase/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/deseronto-approves-budget-with-315-tax-increase/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville to decide fate of green space - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville to decide fate of green space&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-to-decide-fate-of-green-space-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-to-decide-fate-of-green-space-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville boccia tournament will support Children's Treatment Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new and inclusive sports event in Belleville on May 3 will support children&rsquo;s medical care in the area. The Roll for Impact Boccia Classic will be presented through the partnership of Quinte Health&rsquo;s Quinte Children&rsquo;s Treatment Centre (QCTC) and the Belleville General Hospital Foundation. The hospital houses the treatment centre, which provides an array of supports for children and youth with physical, developmental, and communication needs, helping them reach their full pote]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-boccia-tournament-will-support-childrens-treatment-centre/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-boccia-tournament-will-support-childrens-treatment-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators unable to hold lead in 5-2 loss to Rocket - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators unable to hold lead in 5-2 loss to Rocket&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-unable-to-hold-lead-in-5-2-loss-to-rocket-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-unable-to-hold-lead-in-5-2-loss-to-rocket-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West working to support more affordable housing projects]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West&rsquo;s new Housing Community Improvement Plan (CIP) is now accepting applications from local investors, homeowners and developers for the Housing CIP program&rsquo;s spring intake starting Monday. With five programs to choose from, the city&rsquo;s 2026 Housing CIP offers a range of potential financial incentives to support the creation of more affordable housing options in Quinte West. The CIP&rsquo;s programs help offset key development costs such as property taxes, development ch]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-working-to-support-more-affordable-housing-projects/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-working-to-support-more-affordable-housing-projects/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five Quinte students advance to Canada-Wide Science Fair]]></title><description><![CDATA[The annual Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair (QRSTF) at St. Theresa Catholic Secondary School was a success showcasing the scientific talent of local students. The event drew over 80 enthusiastic participants who presented nearly 70 diverse and compelling projects, transforming the school into a hub of innovation and discovery, organizers said. Students from across the Quinte region delved into a wide array of scientific disciplines, from environmental studies and engineering challenge]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-quinte-students-advance-to-canada-wide-science-fair/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-quinte-students-advance-to-canada-wide-science-fair/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Belleville Senators vs. Laval Rocket – 04/11/2026 - Inside The Rink]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Belleville Senators vs. Laval Rocket &ndash; 04/11/2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside The Rink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-belleville-senators-vs-laval-rocket-04112026-inside-the-rink/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-belleville-senators-vs-laval-rocket-04112026-inside-the-rink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators wrap up the 2025-2026 season this week - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators wrap up the 2025-2026 season this week&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-wrap-up-the-2025-2026-season-this-week-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-wrap-up-the-2025-2026-season-this-week-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Five students advance to Nationals following successful Science Fair in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Five students advance to Nationals following successful Science Fair in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-students-advance-to-nationals-following-successful-science-fair-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/five-students-advance-to-nationals-following-successful-science-fair-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Belleville Sens run out of playoff runway after spirited matchups in Laval - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Belleville Sens run out of playoff runway after spirited matchups in Laval&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-belleville-sens-run-out-of-playoff-runway-after-spirited-matchups-in-laval-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-belleville-sens-run-out-of-playoff-runway-after-spirited-matchups-in-laval-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council to look at road resurfacing project for Phillipston Road - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council to look at road resurfacing project for Phillipston Road&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-look-at-road-resurfacing-project-for-phillipston-road-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-look-at-road-resurfacing-project-for-phillipston-road-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators Call Up Forward From Belleville For Sunday Night Game In New Jersey - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators Call Up Forward From Belleville For Sunday Night Game In New Jersey&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-call-up-forward-from-belleville-for-sunday-night-game-in-new-jersey-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-call-up-forward-from-belleville-for-sunday-night-game-in-new-jersey-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville council to look at rebate policy on water and wastewater charges for low income seniors and disabled persons - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville council to look at rebate policy on water and wastewater charges for low income seniors and disabled persons&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-look-at-rebate-policy-on-water-and-wastewater-charges-for-low-income-seniors-and-disabled-persons-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-to-look-at-rebate-policy-on-water-and-wastewater-charges-for-low-income-seniors-and-disabled-persons-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators Call Up Forward From Belleville For Sunday Night Game In New Jersey - Yahoo Sports Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators Call Up Forward From Belleville For Sunday Night Game In New Jersey&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo Sports Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-call-up-forward-from-belleville-for-sunday-night-game-in-new-jersey-yahoo-sports-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-call-up-forward-from-belleville-for-sunday-night-game-in-new-jersey-yahoo-sports-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: Musings of First Day of School - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: Musings of First Day of School&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-musings-of-first-day-of-school-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-musings-of-first-day-of-school-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glide into spring with free public skating]]></title><description><![CDATA[Free public skating opportunities are available at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) from April 13 to May 15.<br />
Please note: the ice season at the Wellington and District Community Centre (Lehigh Arena) is wrapping up on Sunday, April 12. The spring skating schedule is as follows:Prince Edward Community Centre (Huff Estates Arena)Public Skating Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 10 &ndash; 11 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday: 3 &ndash; 4 p.m. Wednesday: 3 &ndash; 5 p.m. Weeke]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/glide-into-spring-with-free-public-skating/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/glide-into-spring-with-free-public-skating/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur park fundraiser draws families to roaring exhibit in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dinosaur park fundraiser draws families to roaring exhibit in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dinosaur-park-fundraiser-draws-families-to-roaring-exhibit-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dinosaur-park-fundraiser-draws-families-to-roaring-exhibit-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dinosaur park fundraiser draws families to roaring exhibit in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[The wide eyes of toddlers staring down large, roaring and moving dinosaurs said it all. A riveting Dinosaur Exhibit at Quinte Mall proved a big hit for youngsters as parents led them on a weekend tour of discovery through a maze of 15 animatronic dinosaurs seemingly brought back to life in the former Toys &lsquo;R&rsquo; Us. Running daily until May 3, the display is a fundraiser at the mall for not-for-profit Canada&rsquo;s Dinosaur Park located 15 kilometres east of Peterborough. The park was o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dinosaur-park-fundraiser-draws-families-to-roaring-exhibit-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dinosaur-park-fundraiser-draws-families-to-roaring-exhibit-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Safety Village launches online financial safety program - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Children&rsquo;s Safety Village launches online financial safety program&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-launches-online-financial-safety-program-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-launches-online-financial-safety-program-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Children’s Safety Village launches online financial safety program]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bellleville&rsquo;s Children&rsquo;s Safety Village is launching Seniors Safety Program: Online &amp; Financial Literacy + Fraud Prevention, a new monthly initiative designed to support older adults in navigating today&rsquo;s increasingly digital world safely and confidently. As more services move online, seniors are increasingly targeted by scams and fraud. This program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools they need to recognize risks, protect their personal information, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-launches-online-financial-safety-program/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/childrens-safety-village-launches-online-financial-safety-program/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville yard waste depot now accepting backyard spring cuttings - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville yard waste depot now accepting backyard spring cuttings&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-yard-waste-depot-now-accepting-backyard-spring-cuttings-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-yard-waste-depot-now-accepting-backyard-spring-cuttings-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville yard waste depot now accepting backyard spring cuttings]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville was scheduled to open its leaf and yard waste depot on Monday to welcome backyard and garden cuttings from residents across the city. The depot offers free drop-offs provided proper identification is shown to verify visitors are city residents. &ldquo;If you are a resident of the City of Belleville, you may dispose of leaf and yard waste through the bi-annual&nbsp;curbside pickup program&nbsp;or free of charge at the Leaf&nbsp;and Yard Waste Depot at&nbsp;75 Wallbridge Crescent. The d]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-yard-waste-depot-now-accepting-backyard-spring-cuttings/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-yard-waste-depot-now-accepting-backyard-spring-cuttings/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbellford hospital auxiliary donates $100,000 to the CMH Foundation - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Campbellford hospital auxiliary donates $100,000 to the CMH Foundation&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/campbellford-hospital-auxiliary-donates-100000-to-the-cmh-foundation-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/campbellford-hospital-auxiliary-donates-100000-to-the-cmh-foundation-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Campbellford hospital auxiliary donates $100,000 to the CMH Foundation]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Campbellford Memorial Hospital Auxiliary donated $100,000 to the Campbellford Memorial Hospital Foundation on April 10. The auxiliary is a group of volunteers who raise funds to purchase patient equipment that supports CMH. The auxiliary has raised a total of $2.2 million since 1953. The $100,000 was only surpassed by the auxiliary once in 2007/08. This year, the auxiliary funded the purchase of a Burlodge Food Cart, ECG machine, 2 patient lifts, and 3 stretchers for the Emergency Department]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/campbellford-hospital-auxiliary-donates-100000-to-the-cmh-foundation/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 19:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/campbellford-hospital-auxiliary-donates-100000-to-the-cmh-foundation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hodgson recalled from Belleville - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hodgson recalled from Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hodgson-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 16:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hodgson-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Softball roundup: Cambridge beats Belleville; Lakeside edged by top-ranked Poynette - Daily Jefferson County Union]]></title><description><![CDATA[Softball roundup: Cambridge beats Belleville; Lakeside edged by top-ranked Poynette&nbsp;&nbsp;Daily Jefferson County Union]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/softball-roundup-cambridge-beats-belleville-lakeside-edged-by-top-ranked-poynette-daily-jefferson-county-union/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/softball-roundup-cambridge-beats-belleville-lakeside-edged-by-top-ranked-poynette-daily-jefferson-county-union/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hodgson recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hodgson recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hodgson-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hodgson-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators unable to hold lead in 5-2 loss to Laval - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators unable to hold lead in 5-2 loss to Laval&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-unable-to-hold-lead-in-5-2-loss-to-laval-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-unable-to-hold-lead-in-5-2-loss-to-laval-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sun, 12 Apr 2026 01:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Search is on for wanted man known to visit Belleville and Quinte West - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Search is on for wanted man known to visit Belleville and Quinte West&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/search-is-on-for-wanted-man-known-to-visit-belleville-and-quinte-west-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/search-is-on-for-wanted-man-known-to-visit-belleville-and-quinte-west-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Michigan Tests Speed Against No. 2 Texas in Return to Belleville - University of Michigan Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Michigan Tests Speed Against No. 2 Texas in Return to Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;University of Michigan Athletics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/michigan-tests-speed-against-no-2-texas-in-return-to-belleville-university-of-michigan-athletics/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 17:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/michigan-tests-speed-against-no-2-texas-in-return-to-belleville-university-of-michigan-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunday Morning Mackin: How 29 years worth of BND columns ended up in a book - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sunday Morning Mackin: How 29 years worth of BND columns ended up in a book&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sunday-morning-mackin-how-29-years-worth-of-bnd-columns-ended-up-in-a-book-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sunday-morning-mackin-how-29-years-worth-of-bnd-columns-ended-up-in-a-book-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community Trees Seedling Giveaway in Belleville on May 2nd - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Community Trees Seedling Giveaway in Belleville on May 2nd&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-trees-seedling-giveaway-in-belleville-on-may-2nd-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 11:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/community-trees-seedling-giveaway-in-belleville-on-may-2nd-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Overtime win for Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overtime win for Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/overtime-win-for-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/overtime-win-for-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Away - 2026 Belleville vs Laval | Apr 10 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Away - 2026 Belleville vs Laval | Apr 10 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-away-2026-belleville-vs-laval-apr-10-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 06:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-away-2026-belleville-vs-laval-apr-10-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators' Arthur Kaliyev: Big game for Belleville - CBS Sports]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators' Arthur Kaliyev: Big game for Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;CBS Sports]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-arthur-kaliyev-big-game-for-belleville-cbs-sports/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-arthur-kaliyev-big-game-for-belleville-cbs-sports/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Kaliyev News: Big game for Belleville - RotoWire]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Kaliyev News: Big game for Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;RotoWire]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arthur-kaliyev-news-big-game-for-belleville-rotowire/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arthur-kaliyev-news-big-game-for-belleville-rotowire/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple suspects charged after Belleville police drug investigation, traffic stops - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple suspects charged after Belleville police drug investigation, traffic stops&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-suspects-charged-after-belleville-police-drug-investigation-traffic-stops-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 04:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-suspects-charged-after-belleville-police-drug-investigation-traffic-stops-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville court: Two men sentenced in separate intimate-partner violence cases - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville court: Two men sentenced in separate intimate-partner violence cases&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-two-men-sentenced-in-separate-intimate-partner-violence-cases-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-two-men-sentenced-in-separate-intimate-partner-violence-cases-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville court: Two men sentenced in separate intimate-partner violence cases]]></title><description><![CDATA[Judges in Belleville have sentenced two men in separate cases of intimate-partner violence. Details of the cases were released Friday to media by Hastings County Acting Crown Attorney Mike Lunski via email. Both cases occurred in the Ontario Court of Justice at Belleville&rsquo;s Quinte courthouse on Bridge Street West. The most recent case ended March 27, when Justice Jeffery Richardson sentenced Ogene Olimi to six years in prison. Olimi had pleaded guilty to charges of assault with a weapon, a]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-two-men-sentenced-in-separate-intimate-partner-violence-cases/</link><pubDate>Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-court-two-men-sentenced-in-separate-intimate-partner-violence-cases/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wanted man known to frequent Belleville and Quinte West - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wanted man known to frequent Belleville and Quinte West&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wanted-man-known-to-frequent-belleville-and-quinte-west-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 23:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wanted-man-known-to-frequent-belleville-and-quinte-west-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's bravest bathe in the bay, Freezin' for a Reason - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville's bravest bathe in the bay, Freezin' for a Reason&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bravest-bathe-in-the-bay-freezin-for-a-reason-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bravest-bathe-in-the-bay-freezin-for-a-reason-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's bravest bathe in the bay, Freezin' for a Reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brave, the dedicated, and the costumed plunged into the Bay of Quinte&rsquo;s cold waters Friday afternoon in Belleville. The annual Freezin&rsquo; for a Reason event took place at the Herchimer Avenue boat launch. Its 20 teams and 134 plungers raised more than $23,000 for Special Olympics Ontario. This year&rsquo;s top fundraiser was Chad Buell, who collected more than $2,100 in donations. His team, the Buell Boys, was also the top team. Scroll down for some scenes of this year&rsquo;s pola]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bravest-bathe-in-the-bay-freezin-for-a-reason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-bravest-bathe-in-the-bay-freezin-for-a-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville polar plunge photos: Freezin' for a Reason]]></title><description><![CDATA[The brave, the dedicated, and the costumed plunged into the Bay of Quinte&rsquo;s cold waters Friday afternoon in Belleville. The annual Freezin&rsquo; for a Reason event took place at the Herchimer Avenue boat launch. Its 20 teams and 134 plungers raised more than $23,000 for Special Olympics Ontario. This year&rsquo;s top fundraiser was Chad Buell, who collected more than $2,100 in donations. His team, the Buell Boys, was also the top team. Scroll down for some scenes of this year&rsquo;s pola]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-polar-plunge-photos-freezin-for-a-reason/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-polar-plunge-photos-freezin-for-a-reason/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Polar Plunge in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Polar Plunge in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/polar-plunge-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/polar-plunge-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville General Hospital gets $20M from Ontario for climate control - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville General Hospital gets $20M from Ontario for climate control&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-gets-20m-from-ontario-for-climate-control-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 19:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-gets-20m-from-ontario-for-climate-control-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville General Hospital gets $20M from Ontario for climate control]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Ontario Ministry of Health has granted Quinte Health $20 million to improve Belleville General Hospital&rsquo;s climate-control and backup electrical generators. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp announced the funds a Friday-morning visit to the hospital. The province is covering about 90 per cent of the projects&rsquo; eligible costs. &ldquo;Belleville General Hospital has aging end-of-life HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning) systems that are becoming less reliable over time,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-gets-20m-from-ontario-for-climate-control/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-general-hospital-gets-20m-from-ontario-for-climate-control/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playhouse awash with laughter for One Man Two Guvnors - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Playhouse awash with laughter for One Man Two Guvnors&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/playhouse-awash-with-laughter-for-one-man-two-guvnors-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/playhouse-awash-with-laughter-for-one-man-two-guvnors-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Playhouse awash with laughter for One Man Two Guvnors]]></title><description><![CDATA[If laughter is the best medicine according to an adage, then hundreds of people in Belleville and area are getting a great treatment. One Man Two Guvnors has been attracting sold out audiences or close to it from its opening night April 2. Last Thursday was no exception. This is a British farce play and obviously one of the most challenging and demanding shows the Belleville Theatre Guild has ever staged. A large cast of around 30 players, insanely high action and movement at all times. Lewd, cr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/playhouse-awash-with-laughter-for-one-man-two-guvnors/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/playhouse-awash-with-laughter-for-one-man-two-guvnors/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation extends flood watch]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for high river and lake levels to continue into the next two weeks. Recent weather conditions of rainfall and warm temperatures produced a second phase of the freshet, causing elevated river and lake levels. The Quinte area may receive significant amounts of rain within the next 10 days. Accompanied with warm temperatures that will start on Saturday and continue throughout the coming weekend. Significant snowpack reductions north of High]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-extends-flood-watch/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-extends-flood-watch/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New books by local authors available]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Indigo Book Store was swamped Easter Monday for a book signing by Marianne Ackerman called Oyster. A native of Prince Edward County, Acerkman has an impressive record of writing more than a dozen plays and several other books. The entire plot and action of Oyster takes place in the county. Oyster has been placed on a list compiled by the CBC called &lsquo;Books of special interest&rsquo;. Another new book on the market is called Sons of Tecumseh, by Maurice Switzer, a former editor at The In]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-books-by-local-authors-available/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-books-by-local-authors-available/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville land rezoned for full FIFA-sized indoor soccer field - Spectrum News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville land rezoned for full FIFA-sized indoor soccer field&nbsp;&nbsp;Spectrum News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-land-rezoned-for-full-fifa-sized-indoor-soccer-field-spectrum-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 17:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-land-rezoned-for-full-fifa-sized-indoor-soccer-field-spectrum-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville visits Laval for must-win weekend - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Gabriel Pizza Gameday Build-Up: Belleville visits Laval for must-win weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gabriel-pizza-gameday-build-up-belleville-visits-laval-for-must-win-weekend-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gabriel-pizza-gameday-build-up-belleville-visits-laval-for-must-win-weekend-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Construction on 2nd Dug Hill Road urbanization project to begin April 13]]></title><description><![CDATA[QUINTE WEST &mdash; The City of Quinte West is creating a sidewalk and multi-use pathway on 2nd Dug Hill Road from Highway 2 south for approximately 1.6 km. The first phase of construction will begin this Monday, April 13, and continue throughout the spring and summer. 2nd Dug Hill Road from Highway 2 south to Appledene Drive will be closed to through traffic. Access will be maintained for school buses and emergency vehicles. All other through traffic will be detoured using the following route:]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/construction-on-2nd-dug-hill-road-urbanization-project-to-begin-april-13/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/construction-on-2nd-dug-hill-road-urbanization-project-to-begin-april-13/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Three arrested on drug charge following traffic stop in west end Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Three arrested on drug charge following traffic stop in west end Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/three-arrested-on-drug-charge-following-traffic-stop-in-west-end-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/three-arrested-on-drug-charge-following-traffic-stop-in-west-end-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Traffic stop leads to searches, arrests and fentanyl seizure in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Traffic stop leads to searches, arrests and fentanyl seizure in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/traffic-stop-leads-to-searches-arrests-and-fentanyl-seizure-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/traffic-stop-leads-to-searches-arrests-and-fentanyl-seizure-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[There will be no Quinte Exhibition this year in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[There will be no Quinte Exhibition this year in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/there-will-be-no-quinte-exhibition-this-year-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/there-will-be-no-quinte-exhibition-this-year-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West and Belleville to host curbside Giveaway Days May 9-10 - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte West and Belleville to host curbside Giveaway Days May 9-10&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-and-belleville-to-host-curbside-giveaway-days-may-9-10-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-and-belleville-to-host-curbside-giveaway-days-may-9-10-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Walleye Festival launches 50/50 raffle for local hospital care]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Competitive Sport Fishing League (CSFL) has launched an online 50/50 raffle as part of the Quinte Walleye Festival, set for May 2&ndash;3 on the Bay of Quinte.The raffle gives people a chance to win cash while supporting care at Trenton Memorial Hospital. The current jackpot is $2,360, with the winner receiving half. Funds will help buy priority equipment and support Emergency Department expansion through the EMERGE Stronger Campaign.Tickets are available online: https://www.rafflebox.ca/raf]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-walleye-festival-launches-5050-raffle-for-local-hospital-care/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-walleye-festival-launches-5050-raffle-for-local-hospital-care/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville briefs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public Consultation for Official Plan review he City of Belleville is inviting residents to attend an upcoming Public Consultation Centre and public meeting as part of the Official Plan review process. These sessions will provide an opportunity to review and comment on a draft Official Plan amendment that will guide future growth and development across the city. The update is being undertaken to ensure the City&rsquo;s Official Plan aligns with recent changes to provincial legislation and policy]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-briefs/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-briefs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hindu temple celebrates opening ceremony in Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[New Hindu temple celebrates opening ceremony in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-hindu-temple-celebrates-opening-ceremony-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-hindu-temple-celebrates-opening-ceremony-in-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Hindu temple celebrates opening ceremony in Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new Hindu temple was consecrated Sunday at its new location in Belleville. Located at 116 Pinnacle St. hundreds of worshippers filled the Mandir to observe what&rsquo;s called the Prasad Pravaash ceremony. The event marked the first ceremonial entry into the new premises and the beginning of a meaningful new chapter for the region&rsquo;s growing Hindu community, said organizers. The BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir welcomed community members and distinguished guests, including Mayor Neil Ellis,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-hindu-temple-celebrates-opening-ceremony-in-belleville/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-hindu-temple-celebrates-opening-ceremony-in-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Mayor Ferguson not seeking fall re-election]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson has decided not to let his name stand for re-election in the upcoming fall municipal election. Ferguson is leaving the post after serving two terms leading county council. He was first elected in 2018 and once again in 2022 with convincing leads over his opponents. He also served a single term prior as a councillor with South Marysburgh. In an announcement outside Shire Hall in Picton on Wednesday, Ferguson said it was time to step down. In a statement s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-mayor-ferguson-not-seeking-fall-re-election/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 02:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-mayor-ferguson-not-seeking-fall-re-election/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Agriculture Society postpones Quinte Ex fall fair until 2027 - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Agriculture Society postpones Quinte Ex fall fair until 2027&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-agriculture-society-postpones-quinte-ex-fall-fair-until-2027-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-agriculture-society-postpones-quinte-ex-fall-fair-until-2027-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Agriculture Society postpones Quinte Ex fall fair until 2027]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Agricultural Society board made the difficult decision Wednesday to cancel this year&rsquo;s Quinte Exhibition fall fair in favour of hosting a grand re-opening of the annual event next year at the newly relocated city fairgrounds on Black Diamond Road. The ag society was originally planning on hosting the Quinte Ex at the new fairgrounds this Labour Day weekend but winter weather construction delays on the society&rsquo;s new $10.5 million exhibition building made the prospect untena]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-agriculture-society-postpones-quinte-ex-fall-fair-until-2027/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 01:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-agriculture-society-postpones-quinte-ex-fall-fair-until-2027/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville to host Public Consultation Centre and public meeting for Official Plan review update - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Belleville to host Public Consultation Centre and public meeting for Official Plan review update&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-to-host-public-consultation-centre-and-public-meeting-for-official-plan-review-update-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-to-host-public-consultation-centre-and-public-meeting-for-official-plan-review-update-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[STEADMAN: Wanda (Loewen) of Bayfield, formerly of Belleville - Haskett Funeral Homes]]></title><description><![CDATA[STEADMAN: Wanda (Loewen) of Bayfield, formerly of Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Haskett Funeral Homes]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steadman-wanda-loewen-of-bayfield-formerly-of-belleville-haskett-funeral-homes/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steadman-wanda-loewen-of-bayfield-formerly-of-belleville-haskett-funeral-homes/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sanctification ceremony for Belleville temple opening - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sanctification ceremony for Belleville temple opening&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sanctification-ceremony-for-belleville-temple-opening-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sanctification-ceremony-for-belleville-temple-opening-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From Belleville to Dallas to Brampton for Al Whitley - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[From Belleville to Dallas to Brampton for Al Whitley&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-belleville-to-dallas-to-brampton-for-al-whitley-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-belleville-to-dallas-to-brampton-for-al-whitley-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte West and Belleville to host curbside Giveaway Days May 9-10]]></title><description><![CDATA[Give gently used household items a second life and help reduce landfill waste during Quinte West and Belleville&rsquo;s annual spring curbside Giveaway Days. Residents are invited to place unwanted household items in good condition curbside for others to take on May 9 and 10, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Quinte West and Belleville residents can place their giveaway items at the curb or roadside in front of their homes and clearly label them as free. Printable &ldquo;free&rdquo; signs can be found on bo]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-and-belleville-to-host-curbside-giveaway-days-may-9-10/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-west-and-belleville-to-host-curbside-giveaway-days-may-9-10/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville woman charged with impaired after vehicle strikes pole and other vehicles - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville woman charged with impaired after vehicle strikes pole and other vehicles&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-charged-with-impaired-after-vehicle-strikes-pole-and-other-vehicles-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-charged-with-impaired-after-vehicle-strikes-pole-and-other-vehicles-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines – Homelessness Hub opens today in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines &ndash; Homelessness Hub opens today in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-homelessness-hub-opens-today-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-homelessness-hub-opens-today-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ready, Set, Garden! - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ready, Set, Garden!&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ready-set-garden-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ready-set-garden-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Art Association April Show - Spring has Sprung]]></title><description><![CDATA[&ldquo;Spring has Sprung&rdquo; is the latest show on display at the Belleville ArtAssociation from March 31-May 2. Artists were asked to bring inartwork that expressed the beauty of spring or their own artists choice. Paintings both large and small and unique artisan works includingjewelery, pottery and textile art are on display. There is also a selectionof artist designed cards for every occasion on sale. Celebrate the sense of renewal that Spring brings and attend theopening reception on Sat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-association-april-show-spring-has-sprung/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-art-association-april-show-spring-has-sprung/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pop-ups coming to a close in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pop-ups coming to a close in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pop-ups-coming-to-a-close-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:13:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/pop-ups-coming-to-a-close-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quilts of Care for Tyendinaga]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a beautiful expression of compassion, craftsmanship, and community connection, members of the Friendship Quilters and the Quinte Quilters &rsquo;Guild have come together to create something truly meaningful&mdash;quilts made with care, purpose, and heart. This dedicated group recently donated nine handmade quilts to Tyendinaga Home and Community Care. These quilts will find their home at Tsi Thonwat&iacute;hsnye&rsquo;s Long Term Care facility&mdash;the Mohawk Bay of Quinte Elder Care Home&md]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quilts-of-care-for-tyendinaga/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quilts-of-care-for-tyendinaga/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators Notebook: Yakemchuk Sent Down; Belleville Signs Brandon Wheat Kings Star; More Good News For Chabot? - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators Notebook: Yakemchuk Sent Down; Belleville Signs Brandon Wheat Kings Star; More Good News For Chabot?&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-notebook-yakemchuk-sent-down-belleville-signs-brandon-wheat-kings-star-more-good-news-for-chabot-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 03:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-notebook-yakemchuk-sent-down-belleville-signs-brandon-wheat-kings-star-more-good-news-for-chabot-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Integrated Care Hub opens Thursday on Belleville's Alhambra Square - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bridge Integrated Care Hub opens Thursday on Belleville's Alhambra Square&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-integrated-care-hub-opens-thursday-on-bellevilles-alhambra-square-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-integrated-care-hub-opens-thursday-on-bellevilles-alhambra-square-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Input sought for new Belleville playgrounds and multi-use court - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Input sought for new Belleville playgrounds and multi-use court&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/input-sought-for-new-belleville-playgrounds-and-multi-use-court-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:15:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/input-sought-for-new-belleville-playgrounds-and-multi-use-court-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Selby driver found slumped behind wheel faces impaired charges in Belleville - Napanee Today]]></title><description><![CDATA[Selby driver found slumped behind wheel faces impaired charges in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Napanee Today]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/selby-driver-found-slumped-behind-wheel-faces-impaired-charges-in-belleville-napanee-today/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 21:48:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/selby-driver-found-slumped-behind-wheel-faces-impaired-charges-in-belleville-napanee-today/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Another new player touches down in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Another new player touches down in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/another-new-player-touches-down-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/another-new-player-touches-down-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens sign forward Luke Mistelbacher to AHL contract for 2026-27 - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens sign forward Luke Mistelbacher to AHL contract for 2026-27&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-sign-forward-luke-mistelbacher-to-ahl-contract-for-2026-27-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-sign-forward-luke-mistelbacher-to-ahl-contract-for-2026-27-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Celtic Tenors release 'Live at the Empire Theatre' - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Celtic Tenors release 'Live at the Empire Theatre'&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-celtic-tenors-release-live-at-the-empire-theatre-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-celtic-tenors-release-live-at-the-empire-theatre-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Celtic Tenors release 'Live at the Empire Theatre']]></title><description><![CDATA[Ireland&rsquo;s internationally acclaimed vocal trio The Celtic Tenors &mdash; founding member Matthew Gilsenan, Daryl Simpson BEM, and dynamic new tenor George Hutton &mdash; have released their highly anticipated live album,&nbsp;<br />
The Celtic Tenors: Live at The Empire Theatre, out now through Slammin&rsquo; Media and Believe Distribution. Captured in a single electrifying evening at The Empire Theatre in Belleville, the 16-track record documents a trio at the very peak of their powers, deliver]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-celtic-tenors-release-live-at-the-empire-theatre/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/the-celtic-tenors-release-live-at-the-empire-theatre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[TUESDAY SOCCER: CM bounces back to beat Jersey; Alton, EA-WR fall - Alton Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[TUESDAY SOCCER: CM bounces back to beat Jersey; Alton, EA-WR fall&nbsp;&nbsp;Alton Telegraph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tuesday-soccer-cm-bounces-back-to-beat-jersey-alton-ea-wr-fall-alton-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tuesday-soccer-cm-bounces-back-to-beat-jersey-alton-ea-wr-fall-alton-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sponsored: Families invited to Belleville's Kid&rsquo;s Day for fun and community on April 11 - KSDK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sponsored: Families invited to Belleville's Kid&rsquo;s Day for fun and community on April 11&nbsp;&nbsp;KSDK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sponsored-families-invited-to-bellevilles-kidrsquos-day-for-fun-and-community-on-april-11-ksdk/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sponsored-families-invited-to-bellevilles-kidrsquos-day-for-fun-and-community-on-april-11-ksdk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where creativity meets the classroom: QAC Arts Education in Action - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Where creativity meets the classroom: QAC Arts Education in Action&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/where-creativity-meets-the-classroom-qac-arts-education-in-action-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/where-creativity-meets-the-classroom-qac-arts-education-in-action-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Where creativity meets the classroom: QAC Arts Education in Action]]></title><description><![CDATA[Since 2002, the Quinte Arts Council&rsquo;s Arts Education Program has been opening classroom doors to something special: real, working artists sharing their craft directly with students. It&rsquo;s a simple idea with lasting impact&mdash;connecting young people to creativity, possibility, and lived artistic experience in ways that feel inspiring and real. Recently, that impact came to life at Trent River Public School, where students welcomed Dr. Nikki Clarke&mdash;an award-winning author, medi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/where-creativity-meets-the-classroom-qac-arts-education-in-action/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/where-creativity-meets-the-classroom-qac-arts-education-in-action/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Participants warming up for Polar Plunge in Belleville on Friday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Participants warming up for Polar Plunge in Belleville on Friday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/participants-warming-up-for-polar-plunge-in-belleville-on-friday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/participants-warming-up-for-polar-plunge-in-belleville-on-friday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Poet examines familial history at Tweed Library]]></title><description><![CDATA[Poet Laurie D. Graham will be the featured speaker at the Tweed Public Library on Thursday, April 23, at 7 p.m. She appears as part of the library&rsquo;s Writers&rsquo; Series, sponsored by the Friends of the Tweed Library with support from the Writers&rsquo; Union of Canada.. She is the author of Calling It Back To Me, a new collection of poetry published last month that describes the act of colonization as it exists in her own family. The publisher described how the &ldquo;searching, spare an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/poet-examines-familial-history-at-tweed-library/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/poet-examines-familial-history-at-tweed-library/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Belleville Senators vs. Rochester Americans – 04/03/2026 - Inside The Rink]]></title><description><![CDATA[PHOTOS: Belleville Senators vs. Rochester Americans &ndash; 04/03/2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Inside The Rink]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-belleville-senators-vs-rochester-americans-04032026-inside-the-rink/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/photos-belleville-senators-vs-rochester-americans-04032026-inside-the-rink/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville woman arrested for failing to comply - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville woman arrested for failing to comply&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-arrested-for-failing-to-comply-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-woman-arrested-for-failing-to-comply-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Operation BOXTOP: CFB Trenton crew embarking on Arctic resupply mission  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Royal Canadian Air Force CC-177 Globemaster III aircraft from 429 (Transport) Squadron at CFB Trenton was scheduled to depart on Thursday for the bi-annual Canadian Forces Station (CFS) Alert resupply mission commonly referred to as Operation BOXTOP. &ldquo;Op BOXTOP is traditionally carried out twice a year in the spring and fall. The fall mission primarily transports dry goods to the station whereas the spring mission focuses on replenishing the CFS Alert&rsquo;s fuel stores.,&rdquo; said RA]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/operation-boxtopcfb-trenton-crew-embarking-on-arctic-resupply-mission/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/operation-boxtopcfb-trenton-crew-embarking-on-arctic-resupply-mission/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fail to comply in latest Belleville Police report - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fail to comply in latest Belleville Police report&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fail-to-comply-in-latest-belleville-police-report-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fail-to-comply-in-latest-belleville-police-report-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville seeks feedback on industrial park lands improvement plan - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville seeks feedback on industrial park lands improvement plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-feedback-on-industrial-park-lands-improvement-plan-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:14:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-feedback-on-industrial-park-lands-improvement-plan-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville seeks feedback on industrial park lands improvement plan]]></title><description><![CDATA[What lies in store the city&rsquo;s industrial park? Belleville is inviting residents and stakeholders to provide feedback on a draft Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan (CIP), following its recommendation by the Finance Committee on March 25. &ldquo;The draft plan is designed to support economic growth and investment across Belleville&rsquo;s employment lands by introducing financial incentives that encourage development, redevelopment and job creation,&rdquo; the city said in a release]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-feedback-on-industrial-park-lands-improvement-plan/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeks-feedback-on-industrial-park-lands-improvement-plan/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hidden Gem Day Spa celebrates grand opening in Trenton]]></title><description><![CDATA[A new spa has opened in Trenton. A ribbon cutting was held to mark the occasion attended by dignitaries and owner Shannon Wildish. &ldquo;Opening Hidden Gem Day Spa in Quinte West has been a dream come true,&rdquo; said Wildish, a lifelong Trenton resident. &ldquo;I&rsquo;ve&nbsp;loved working in aesthetics since high school, and the chance to grow my business in the heart of our community is incredibly rewarding. After starting part-time while working in Kingston and becoming a full-time entrep]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hidden-gem-day-spa-celebrates-grand-opening-in-trenton/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hidden-gem-day-spa-celebrates-grand-opening-in-trenton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police searching for motorcyclist who fled officers at high speed - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police searching for motorcyclist who fled officers at high speed&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-searching-for-motorcyclist-who-fled-officers-at-high-speed-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-searching-for-motorcyclist-who-fled-officers-at-high-speed-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wolverines to Host No. 2 Texas at Belleville Lake - University of Michigan Athletics]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wolverines to Host No. 2 Texas at Belleville Lake&nbsp;&nbsp;University of Michigan Athletics]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wolverines-to-host-no-2-texas-at-belleville-lake-university-of-michigan-athletics/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wolverines-to-host-no-2-texas-at-belleville-lake-university-of-michigan-athletics/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bridge Integrated Care Hub opens Thursday on Belleville's Alhambra Square]]></title><description><![CDATA[The new Bridge Integrated Care Hub on Belleville&rsquo;s Alhambra Square is nearly ready to open as a front-line response to the crises of homelessness, addiction, and mental health. Its first phase opens Thursday and is part of the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties&rsquo; Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub project. The building is east of downtown at 1 Alhambra Sq. near the northeast corner of Cannifton Road and Station Street. The Bridge&rsquo;s programs, which include]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-integrated-care-hub-opens-thursday-on-bellevilles-alhambra-square/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bridge-integrated-care-hub-opens-thursday-on-bellevilles-alhambra-square/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Millas savoring shot in the big leagues and win over Cardinals - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Millas savoring shot in the big leagues and win over Cardinals&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-millas-savoring-shot-in-the-big-leagues-and-win-over-cardinals-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-millas-savoring-shot-in-the-big-leagues-and-win-over-cardinals-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundtable between MPPs and City of Belleville covers wide range of council concerns - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roundtable between MPPs and City of Belleville covers wide range of council concerns&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/roundtable-between-mpps-and-city-of-belleville-covers-wide-range-of-council-concerns-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/roundtable-between-mpps-and-city-of-belleville-covers-wide-range-of-council-concerns-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Roundtable 2.0: Area MPPs join special Belleville council meeting to discuss pressing municipal issues - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Roundtable 2.0: Area MPPs join special Belleville council meeting to discuss pressing municipal issues&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/roundtable-20-area-mpps-join-special-belleville-council-meeting-to-discuss-pressing-municipal-issues-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 04:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/roundtable-20-area-mpps-join-special-belleville-council-meeting-to-discuss-pressing-municipal-issues-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville seeking feedback on draft Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville seeking feedback on draft Employment Lands Community Improvement Plan&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeking-feedback-on-draft-employment-lands-community-improvement-plan-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-seeking-feedback-on-draft-employment-lands-community-improvement-plan-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police Report – April 7, 2026 - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police Report &ndash; April 7, 2026&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-april-7-2026-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-april-7-2026-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Assault involving flashlight in Belleville’s west end - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Assault involving flashlight in Belleville&rsquo;s west end&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/assault-involving-flashlight-in-bellevilles-west-end-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/assault-involving-flashlight-in-bellevilles-west-end-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police busy over Easter Weekend - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police busy over Easter Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-busy-over-easter-weekend-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-busy-over-easter-weekend-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario working to stem social, health crises, say MPPs Allsopp, Bresee - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario working to stem social, health crises, say MPPs Allsopp, Bresee&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-working-to-stem-social-health-crises-say-mpps-allsopp-bresee-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-working-to-stem-social-health-crises-say-mpps-allsopp-bresee-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Centre Hastings asks Ontario for safety review of Hwys 7 &amp; 62 intersection]]></title><description><![CDATA[Centre Hastings council is urging Ontario&rsquo;s Ministry of Transportation to conduct a safety review of a busy intersection near Madoc. Council&rsquo;s concern about the intersection of Highways 7 and 62 follows the serious collision there of Feb. 2 involving an ambulance and transport truck. The crash caused traumatic injuries to two Hastings-Quinte paramedics. The collision remains under investigation by Central Hastings OPP. Two weeks after it occurred, Centre Hastings council passed a res]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/centre-hastings-asks-ontario-for-safety-review-of-hwys-7-amp-62-intersection/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/centre-hastings-asks-ontario-for-safety-review-of-hwys-7-amp-62-intersection/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario working to stem social, health crises, say MPPs Allsopp, Bresee]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario is making progress on pressing problems impacting Belleville but there remains much work to do to help the most vulnerable in the city, two local MPPs asserted in a special meeting of city council on Tuesday. Both Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp and Ric Bresee, Hastings-Lennox and Addington MPP fielded questions from councillors regarding the Ontario government&rsquo;s policies on everything from homelessness and mental health to housing and an ongoing doctor crisis. More than two dozen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-working-to-stem-social-health-crises-say-mpps-allsopp-bresee/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-working-to-stem-social-health-crises-say-mpps-allsopp-bresee/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police looking to identify dangerous motorcycle rider - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police looking to identify dangerous motorcycle rider&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-looking-to-identify-dangerous-motorcycle-rider-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 22:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-looking-to-identify-dangerous-motorcycle-rider-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wide-ranging discussion at Belleville Council table involves local MPPs - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wide-ranging discussion at Belleville Council table involves local MPPs&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wide-ranging-discussion-at-belleville-council-table-involves-local-mpps-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 20:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/wide-ranging-discussion-at-belleville-council-table-involves-local-mpps-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bruins grab early lead on Huskies in PJHL East final - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bruins grab early lead on Huskies in PJHL East final&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bruins-grab-early-lead-on-huskies-in-pjhl-east-final-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:57:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bruins-grab-early-lead-on-huskies-in-pjhl-east-final-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville unable to solve Comets in 4-0 defeat - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville unable to solve Comets in 4-0 defeat&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-unable-to-solve-comets-in-4-0-defeat-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-unable-to-solve-comets-in-4-0-defeat-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mariners blast Oil Kings 7-2 to win Capital Division title - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mariners blast Oil Kings 7-2 to win Capital Division title&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mariners-blast-oil-kings-7-2-to-win-capital-division-title-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mariners-blast-oil-kings-7-2-to-win-capital-division-title-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines – meeting with MPP’s at Belleville City Hall - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Beyond the Headlines &ndash; meeting with MPP&rsquo;s at Belleville City Hall&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-meeting-with-mpps-at-belleville-city-hall-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/beyond-the-headlines-meeting-with-mpps-at-belleville-city-hall-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hurricanes eliminate defending champ Golden Hawks - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hurricanes eliminate defending champ Golden Hawks&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hurricanes-eliminate-defending-champ-golden-hawks-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hurricanes-eliminate-defending-champ-golden-hawks-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project - Project Overview - Province of British Columbia - BC government]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Terminal Redevelopment Project - Project Overview - Province of British Columbia&nbsp;&nbsp;BC government]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-terminal-redevelopment-project-project-overview-province-of-british-columbia-bc-government-2/</link><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-terminal-redevelopment-project-project-overview-province-of-british-columbia-bc-government-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: Bringing people’s visions to life - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Own: Bringing people&rsquo;s visions to life&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-bringing-peoples-visions-to-life-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-bringing-peoples-visions-to-life-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: Bringing people’s visions to life]]></title><description><![CDATA[Megan Sharkey was born in Frankford and resides in Stirling. From the age of 14 into her early 20s she modeled in music videos and GTA based magazines before retiring to start a family and attend college to garner a degree in social service work. For the past 10 years, she has worked as a developmental service worker (DSW) with adults with disabilities and addictions, including several years at Pathways to Independence. &ldquo;Then COVID hit and we were (practically) all locked in a room, and I]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-bringing-peoples-visions-to-life/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:27:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-bringing-peoples-visions-to-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Another split weekend keeps Belleville Sens in playoff battle - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Another split weekend keeps Belleville Sens in playoff battle&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-another-split-weekend-keeps-belleville-sens-in-playoff-battle-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-another-split-weekend-keeps-belleville-sens-in-playoff-battle-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steady weekend rains prompt Quinte Conservation flood-watch advisory]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation issued a flood-watch advisory on Sunday highlighting the potential for river and lake levels to rise quickly. A flood-watch advisory is one level below the most serious flood warning issued by the authority. Weather conditions during the holiday weekend with rainfall and warm temperatures have started the second phase of the freshet, with some rivers moving towards flood levels. &ldquo;The Quinte area has received approximately 20 to 25 mm of rain over the past three days,&rd]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steady-weekend-rains-prompt-quinte-conservation-flood-watch-advisory/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steady-weekend-rains-prompt-quinte-conservation-flood-watch-advisory/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Theatre Guild: Dave Henderson - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Theatre Guild: Dave Henderson&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guild-dave-henderson-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 16:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-theatre-guild-dave-henderson-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[SENIOR SCENE: April is National Oral Health Month in Canada - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[SENIOR SCENE: April is National Oral Health Month in Canada&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senior-scene-april-is-national-oral-health-month-in-canada-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 15:29:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senior-scene-april-is-national-oral-health-month-in-canada-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public input wanted for new Belleville park - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Public input wanted for new Belleville park&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/public-input-wanted-for-new-belleville-park-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 12:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/public-input-wanted-for-new-belleville-park-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville shutting down popular Pop-Ups on the Bay at West Zwick’s Park - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville shutting down popular Pop-Ups on the Bay at West Zwick&rsquo;s Park&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-shutting-down-popular-pop-ups-on-the-bay-at-west-zwicks-park-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:28:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-shutting-down-popular-pop-ups-on-the-bay-at-west-zwicks-park-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville shutting down popular Pop-Ups on the Bay at West Zwick’s Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[One of Belleville&rsquo;s favourite outdoor food venues on the Bay of Quinte has been scrubbed ahead of summer after cuts to Belleville&rsquo;s operating budget by city council in February. Pop-Ups on the Bay at West Zwick&rsquo;s Island will not open on its traditional Victoria Day weekend and will be dismantled and likely replaced by free-standing food and chip trucks. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis confirmed the city is ending the Pop-Ups after seven years of operating at financial loss to munic]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-shutting-down-popular-pop-ups-on-the-bay-at-west-zwicks-park/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 23:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-shutting-down-popular-pop-ups-on-the-bay-at-west-zwicks-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of life planned for Christmas Sharing coordinator Hazel Lloyst]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville is mourning the loss of dedicated city resident Hazel Lloyst who worked tirelessly to make her community a better place in which to live. A celebration of life service is planned for Hazel Lloyst who died March 13. Lloyst&rsquo;s life will be remembered in a gathering from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Bay of Quinte Yacht Club where she was an active member for 40 years plying Bay of Quinte waters. Survived by her sister Beth Lloyst and her son Maxwell David Valyear, her family said in an Intel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebration-of-life-planned-for-christmas-sharing-coordinator-hazel-lloyst/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebration-of-life-planned-for-christmas-sharing-coordinator-hazel-lloyst/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County home sales climb 45.1% in March month on month - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County home sales climb 45.1% in March month on month&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-home-sales-climb-451-in-march-month-on-month-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-home-sales-climb-451-in-march-month-on-month-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County home sales climb 45.1% in March month on month]]></title><description><![CDATA[Home sales in Hastings and Prince Edward counties jumped more than 40 per cent in March compared to the month before, according to Central Lakes Association of Realtors. Neighbouring Northumberland County also recorded a similar increase in spring real estate sales. The statistics were released in the CLAR monthly report for March. &ldquo;This month&rsquo;s data reflects a housing market that continues to create opportunities across our region,&rdquo; said CLAR president Christine Riley in a rel]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-home-sales-climb-451-in-march-month-on-month/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-home-sales-climb-451-in-march-month-on-month/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville's Octavia and Henry&nbsp;street&nbsp;reconstruction resumes this month&nbsp;]]></title><description><![CDATA[Len Corcoran Excavating Ltd. is remobilizing for the reconstruction of Octavia Street (north of Catharine Street) and Henry Street (west of Murney Street). The second phase of the project is set to begin early this month and is&nbsp;anticipated&nbsp;to be completed in the fall. This phase includes final restoration of Henry Street between Murney Street and Octavia Street, as well as the full reconstruction of Octavia Street from Catharine Street to the north end. Traffic control and signage will]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-octavia-and-henrynbspstreetnbspreconstruction-resumes-this-monthnbsp/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-octavia-and-henrynbspstreetnbspreconstruction-resumes-this-monthnbsp/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Bunny hops by Stanley Parkette for weekend Easter Egg Hunt]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Easter Bunny didn&rsquo;t forget to make a stopover in Belleville on the holiday long weekend. He joined dozens of families who spilled into Stanley Parkette on Saturday morning for a lively Easter Egg hunt. Residents of the east-end neighbourhood visited the park to take in live entertainment with musician Andy Forgie, take photos with the Easter Bunny and watch their children make a beeline for Easter eggs sprinkled across the park. Event host realtor Brad Warner said his organizing crew p]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/easter-bunny-hops-by-stanley-parkette-for-weekend-easter-egg-hunt/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/easter-bunny-hops-by-stanley-parkette-for-weekend-easter-egg-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macaulay Heritage Park opening delayed for roof repairs in Picton - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Macaulay Heritage Park opening delayed for roof repairs in Picton&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/macaulay-heritage-park-opening-delayed-for-roof-repairs-in-picton-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/macaulay-heritage-park-opening-delayed-for-roof-repairs-in-picton-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Macaulay Heritage Park opening delayed for roof repairs in Picton]]></title><description><![CDATA[The museum at&nbsp;Macaulay Heritage Park&nbsp;in Picton will remain closed for roofing work and repairs until April 15, say Prince Edward County staff. The museum was originally scheduled to reopen on April 1. The work is dependent on weather conditions, staff said. If adjustments to the timeline are required, the municipality will inform the public. Macaulay Heritage Park is an attractive historic site featuring many points of interest: Macaulay House, built in 1830 and restored in the mid-185]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/macaulay-heritage-park-opening-delayed-for-roof-repairs-in-picton/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/macaulay-heritage-park-opening-delayed-for-roof-repairs-in-picton/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Hardware opens in Trenton with complete kitchen solutions - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Hardware opens in Trenton with complete kitchen solutions&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-hardware-opens-in-trenton-with-complete-kitchen-solutions-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-hardware-opens-in-trenton-with-complete-kitchen-solutions-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario Hardware opens in Trenton with complete kitchen solutions ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario Hardware has officially opened in Quinte West bringing expanded kitchen and bath design solutions to the community. Serving customers since 2016 with specialized shower glass design and installation, the owner said the firm is excited to grow his vision. &ldquo;We opened Ontario Hardware to give homeowners real choice,&nbsp;from economical to luxury,&nbsp;without compromising on design or quality, After building strong connections in bath renovations through BT Bath, it felt like the rig]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontariohardware-opens-in-trenton-with-complete-kitchen-solutions/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:01:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontariohardware-opens-in-trenton-with-complete-kitchen-solutions/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Council sits for discussion with local MPPs Tuesday - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Council sits for discussion with local MPPs Tuesday&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-sits-for-discussion-with-local-mpps-tuesday-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 16:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-council-sits-for-discussion-with-local-mpps-tuesday-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prasad Pravesh Ceremony of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Belleville, ON, Canada - BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prasad Pravesh Ceremony of BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Belleville, ON, Canada&nbsp;&nbsp;BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prasad-pravesh-ceremony-of-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir-belleville-on-canada-baps-swaminarayan-sanstha/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prasad-pravesh-ceremony-of-baps-shri-swaminarayan-mandir-belleville-on-canada-baps-swaminarayan-sanstha/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Celebration of life planned for Christmas Sharing coordinator Hazel Lloyst - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Celebration of life planned for Christmas Sharing coordinator Hazel Lloyst&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebration-of-life-planned-for-christmas-sharing-coordinator-hazel-lloyst-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/celebration-of-life-planned-for-christmas-sharing-coordinator-hazel-lloyst-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville unable to solve Comets in 4-0 defeat - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville unable to solve Comets in 4-0 defeat&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-unable-to-solve-comets-in-4-0-defeat-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2026 02:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-unable-to-solve-comets-in-4-0-defeat-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan recalled from Belleville - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan recalled from Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/donovan-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/donovan-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators Forward Kaliyev Becomes Highest Single-Season Scorer in Franchise History - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators Forward Kaliyev Becomes Highest Single-Season Scorer in Franchise History&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-forward-kaliyev-becomes-highest-single-season-scorer-in-franchise-history-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-forward-kaliyev-becomes-highest-single-season-scorer-in-franchise-history-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Defenceman Donovan Recalled From Belleville Senators to Ottawa Senators - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Defenceman Donovan Recalled From Belleville Senators to Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/defenceman-donovan-recalled-from-belleville-senators-to-ottawa-senators-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/defenceman-donovan-recalled-from-belleville-senators-to-ottawa-senators-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AMERKS COME UP SHORT IN SEASON SERIES FINALE TO BELLEVILLE - Rochester Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[AMERKS COME UP SHORT IN SEASON SERIES FINALE TO BELLEVILLE&nbsp;&nbsp;Rochester Americans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/amerks-come-up-short-in-season-series-finale-to-belleville-rochester-americans/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/amerks-come-up-short-in-season-series-finale-to-belleville-rochester-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Donovan recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Donovan recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/donovan-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/donovan-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville dominates early, secures big 5–2 road win versus Amerks - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville dominates early, secures big 5&ndash;2 road win versus Amerks&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-dominates-early-secures-big-52-road-win-versus-amerks-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 04 Apr 2026 04:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-dominates-early-secures-big-52-road-win-versus-amerks-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[AHL’s Belleville Senators Take the Bull by the Horns in Tribute to City’s Former OHL Team - SportsLogos.Net News]]></title><description><![CDATA[AHL&rsquo;s Belleville Senators Take the Bull by the Horns in Tribute to City&rsquo;s Former OHL Team&nbsp;&nbsp;SportsLogos.Net News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ahls-belleville-senators-take-the-bull-by-the-horns-in-tribute-to-citys-former-ohl-team-sportslogosnet-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ahls-belleville-senators-take-the-bull-by-the-horns-in-tribute-to-citys-former-ohl-team-sportslogosnet-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Boxer scraps his way to silver at national competition - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Boxer scraps his way to silver at national competition&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-boxer-scraps-his-way-to-silver-at-national-competition-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-boxer-scraps-his-way-to-silver-at-national-competition-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after meth case, police chase in Alton - Alton Telegraph]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man charged after meth case, police chase in Alton&nbsp;&nbsp;Alton Telegraph]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-meth-case-police-chase-in-alton-alton-telegraph/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-charged-after-meth-case-police-chase-in-alton-alton-telegraph/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody knows Trenton Memorial Hospital like Pam Pettigrew - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nobody knows Trenton Memorial Hospital like Pam Pettigrew&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nobody-knows-trenton-memorial-hospital-like-pam-pettigrew-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nobody-knows-trenton-memorial-hospital-like-pam-pettigrew-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nobody knows Trenton Memorial Hospital like Pam Pettigrew]]></title><description><![CDATA[Pam Pettigrew doesn&rsquo;t reside in Trenton Memorial Hospital, though it may seem that way. In the 75 years since the hospital opened, Pettigrew, 83, has been there for 62 of them: first as a physiotherapist, then as a volunteer. &ldquo;This is my candy each week,&rdquo; she said Thursday, beaming. &ldquo;I love it.&rdquo; Wearing the pink smock of the hospital auxiliary volunteers, Pettigrew was in her element: the emergency department entrance and waiting room. She seemed to be everywhere at]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nobody-knows-trenton-memorial-hospital-like-pam-pettigrew/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/nobody-knows-trenton-memorial-hospital-like-pam-pettigrew/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW: AMERKS FACE BELLEVILLE TEAM ON THE BRINK - Rochester Americans]]></title><description><![CDATA[GAME PREVIEW: AMERKS FACE BELLEVILLE TEAM ON THE BRINK&nbsp;&nbsp;Rochester Americans]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-preview-amerks-face-belleville-team-on-the-brink-rochester-americans/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 09:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/game-preview-amerks-face-belleville-team-on-the-brink-rochester-americans/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelessness in Belleville: first-hand accounts of crisis and recovery - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Homelessness in Belleville: first-hand accounts of crisis and recovery&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/homelessness-in-belleville-first-hand-accounts-of-crisis-and-recovery-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/homelessness-in-belleville-first-hand-accounts-of-crisis-and-recovery-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transitional housing is critical, newly-housed Belleville residents say - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transitional housing is critical, newly-housed Belleville residents say&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-belleville-residents-say-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-belleville-residents-say-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transitional housing is critical, newly-housed residents say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville residents with lived experience of homelessness have told a city task force transitional housing and supports are vital in addressing the problem. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness task force had until Thursday heard only from people working with vulnerable populations. The day&rsquo;s online meeting was the first time members had heard from anyone who had lived on the city&rsquo;s streets. The guest speakers&rsquo; surnames were withheld. Mary, Robbie, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-residents-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-residents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Transitional housing is critical, newly-housed Belleville residents say]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville residents with lived experience of homelessness have told a city task force transitional housing and supports are vital in addressing the problem. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness task force had until Thursday heard only from people working with vulnerable populations. The day&rsquo;s online meeting was the first time members had heard from anyone who had lived on the city&rsquo;s streets. The guest speakers&rsquo; surnames were withheld. Mary, Robbie, and]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-belleville-residents-say/</link><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/transitional-housing-is-critical-newly-housed-belleville-residents-say/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville homelessness task force consults homeless - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville homelessness task force consults homeless&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-homelessness-task-force-consults-homeless-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 23:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-homelessness-task-force-consults-homeless-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Homelessness in Belleville: first-hand accounts of crisis and recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[People who&rsquo;ve lived on the streets of Belleville and who remain at risk of returning there opened the eyes of local officials on Thursday. Russ, Robbie, and Mary (surnames were withheld) spoke in the latest online meeting of Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; Understanding Homelessness Task Force. &ldquo;I was born here,&rdquo; Robbie said. &ldquo;I love it here. This has always been my city. &ldquo;But I hate to look at my city the way it is now, because it&rsquo;s not the city I grew up in, it&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/homelessness-in-belleville-first-hand-accounts-of-crisis-and-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/homelessness-in-belleville-first-hand-accounts-of-crisis-and-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville task force hears first-hand accounts of homelessness and recovery]]></title><description><![CDATA[Transitional housing and supportive services are critical in reducing homelessness, three Belleville residents with lived experience have told a city task force. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis&rsquo; homelessness task force on Thursday received, for the first time, input from those who have lived on the city&rsquo;s streets. Providing only their first names &ndash; Mary, Robbie, and Russ &ndash; answered the group&rsquo;s questions. They did not appear on camera. They spoke about how they became un]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-task-force-hears-first-hand-accounts-of-homelessness-and-recovery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-task-force-hears-first-hand-accounts-of-homelessness-and-recovery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens hosting 2025-26 Fan Appreciation Night on April 17 - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens hosting 2025-26 Fan Appreciation Night on April 17&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-hosting-2025-26-fan-appreciation-night-on-april-17-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 22:05:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-hosting-2025-26-fan-appreciation-night-on-april-17-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Road reconstruction resuming in Belleville this month - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Road reconstruction resuming in Belleville this month&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/road-reconstruction-resuming-in-belleville-this-month-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/road-reconstruction-resuming-in-belleville-this-month-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New date set for roundtable with Belleville council and local MPPs - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[New date set for roundtable with Belleville council and local MPPs&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-date-set-for-roundtable-with-belleville-council-and-local-mpps-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:33:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-date-set-for-roundtable-with-belleville-council-and-local-mpps-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maurice and Marilyn Rollins Foundation donates $250K to YMCA Centre for Life - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Maurice and Marilyn Rollins Foundation donates $250K to YMCA Centre for Life&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/maurice-and-marilyn-rollins-foundation-donates-250k-to-ymca-centre-for-life-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/maurice-and-marilyn-rollins-foundation-donates-250k-to-ymca-centre-for-life-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Maurice and Marilyn Rollins Foundation donates $250K to YMCA Centre for Life]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Maurice &amp; Marilyn Rollins Foundation has presented a transformative $250,000 contribution in support of the YMCA of Central Ontario&rsquo;s Centre for Life Building Campaign. This generous investment significantly strengthens the momentum of the campaign and reflects the Foundation&rsquo;s long-standingcommitment to improving the health and well-being of our community.The Maurice &amp; Marilyn Rollins Foundation has a rich history of supporting charitable initiatives across Belleville an]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/maurice-and-marilyn-rollins-foundation-donates-250k-to-ymca-centre-for-life/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/maurice-and-marilyn-rollins-foundation-donates-250k-to-ymca-centre-for-life/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crotty recalled from Belleville - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crotty recalled from Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crotty-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crotty-recalled-from-belleville-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Major drug busts in Belleville - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Major drug busts in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/major-drug-busts-in-belleville-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/major-drug-busts-in-belleville-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police execute search warrants leading to multiple arrests - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police execute search warrants leading to multiple arrests&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-execute-search-warrants-leading-to-multiple-arrests-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:18:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-execute-search-warrants-leading-to-multiple-arrests-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police execute search warrants leading to multiple arrests]]></title><description><![CDATA[Members of the Belleville Police Drug Unit conducted two separate drug investigations this week that led to three search warrants being executed in the City of Belleville with the assistance of the Belleville Police K9 and Emergency Response Unit. On March 31st, a Controlled Drugs Substance Act search warrant was executed in the city&rsquo;s east end. As a result of police investigation, the following persons were arrested and charged: Quentin Jackson, 20, of Woodbridge, was charged with the fol]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-execute-search-warrants-leading-to-multiple-arrests/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:16:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-execute-search-warrants-leading-to-multiple-arrests/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Spring into Treasure in Downtown Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[It&rsquo;s time to dust off your magnifying glass and come hunt for Treasure in Downtown Belleville this<br />
&nbsp;<br />
Saturday, April 11th.&nbsp;&nbsp; Explore Downtown Belleville&rsquo;s historic buildings, restaurants and shops. We are kicking off Spring with our annual Spring into Treasure event on Saturday April 11th from 12-3 p.m. Start the adventure by finding the Downtown Belleville booth, located outside the Belleville Public Library to collect your Bingo card. Participants will then find imag]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/spring-into-treasure-in-downtown-belleville/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:26:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/spring-into-treasure-in-downtown-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City seeking community input on new multi-use court at Clarence Bird Park]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville is inviting residents to share their input as planning begins for a new multi-use court at Clarence Bird Park, located at 34 Hampton Ridge Dr. in Ward 2. The project, included in the city&rsquo;s 2026 capital budget, represents the next step in the continued development of Clarence Bird Park for the growing Settlers Ridge community. With much of the park&rsquo;s core infrastructure already in place, the city is now focusing on the design of the new multi-use court. The spa]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-seeking-community-input-on-new-multi-use-court-at-clarence-bird-park/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-seeking-community-input-on-new-multi-use-court-at-clarence-bird-park/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What’s open and closed in Belleville this Easter long weekend: April 3 – 6 - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[What&rsquo;s open and closed in Belleville this Easter long weekend: April 3 &ndash; 6&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-closed-in-belleville-this-easter-long-weekend-april-3-6-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-closed-in-belleville-this-easter-long-weekend-april-3-6-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Prince Edward County issues full burn ban]]></title><description><![CDATA[Prince Edward County Fire &amp; Rescue (PECFR) is restricting all burning in the municipality effective Wednesday, April 1 at midnight.&nbsp; The burn ban restricts all fires including campfires, burn barrels, chimeneas, brush piles and yard waste. Cooking devices that are designed to cook food with wood pellets or charcoal, such as smokers or grills, are permitted for use. Any cooking devices, outdoor fireplaces and fuel fired appliances that use propane or natural gas are also exempt from the]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-issues-full-burn-ban/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:50:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/prince-edward-county-issues-full-burn-ban/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Register now to renew or replace your PEC Summer Pass]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for Prince Edward County residents and taxpayers who need to replace an expired PEC Summer Pass or get one for the first time.<br />
The yellow and blue versions of the PEC Summer Pass have expired. If you have those passes, you will need to register for a new pass.<br />
If you have a green or purple PEC Summer Pass, the pass remains valid until the end of 2026 or 2027, respectively. Check the expiration date on your pass. However, if your vehicle make or licence plate has changed,]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/register-now-to-renew-or-replace-your-pec-summer-pass/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/register-now-to-renew-or-replace-your-pec-summer-pass/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tyendinaga Police assist Belleville Police in medical distress incident - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tyendinaga Police assist Belleville Police in medical distress incident&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-police-assist-belleville-police-in-medical-distress-incident-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tyendinaga-police-assist-belleville-police-in-medical-distress-incident-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crotty recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators - NHL.com]]></title><description><![CDATA[Crotty recalled from Belleville | Ottawa Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;NHL.com]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crotty-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/crotty-recalled-from-belleville-ottawa-senators-nhlcom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's open and what's not on Easter weekend - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[What's open and what's not on Easter weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-whats-not-on-easter-weekend-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-whats-not-on-easter-weekend-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[What's open and what's not on Easter weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[For the&nbsp;2026 Easter Weekend&nbsp;(April 3 to April 6),&nbsp;most major retail and municipal services in the&nbsp;Bay of Quinte Region&nbsp;(including Belleville and Quinte West) will be closed on&nbsp;Good Friday&nbsp;and&nbsp;Easter Sunday. However, regular operations largely resume for Saturday and Easter Monday, with some exceptions for government offices.&nbsp;The Quinte Mall&nbsp; is&nbsp;closed&nbsp;on Good Friday (April 3) and Easter Sunday (April 5). It will be open for regular hou]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-whats-not-on-easter-weekend/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 04:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/whats-open-and-whats-not-on-easter-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police &ndash; Incidents Include Assault, Fail to Comply Warrants - Today's Northumberland]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police &ndash; Incidents Include Assault, Fail to Comply Warrants&nbsp;&nbsp;Today's Northumberland]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-ndash-incidents-include-assault-fail-to-comply-warrants-todays-northumberland/</link><pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 01:06:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-ndash-incidents-include-assault-fail-to-comply-warrants-todays-northumberland/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County politicians awaiting conservation authority merger details - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County politicians awaiting conservation authority merger details&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-politicians-awaiting-conservation-authority-merger-details-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:41:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-politicians-awaiting-conservation-authority-merger-details-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arts &amp; Culture grant opportunities available in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arts &amp; Culture grant opportunities available in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arts-amp-culture-grant-opportunities-available-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arts-amp-culture-grant-opportunities-available-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Firearm safety group in Belleville - New Jersey Jewish News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Firearm safety group in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;New Jersey Jewish News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/firearm-safety-group-in-belleville-new-jersey-jewish-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/firearm-safety-group-in-belleville-new-jersey-jewish-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Arts &amp; Culture grant accepting applications - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Arts &amp; Culture grant accepting applications&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevillersquos-arts-amp-culture-grant-accepting-applications-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevillersquos-arts-amp-culture-grant-accepting-applications-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County politicians awaiting conservation authority merger details]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County politicians continue to press for answers as Ontario plans mergers to reduce the number of conservation authorities. Ontario is merging the current 36 agencies to form a total of nine regional conservation authorities by early 2027. The new Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority will cover the areas now served by the Quinte, Crowe Valley, Lower Trent, Cataraqui, Otonabee, Ganaraska, and Kawartha authorities. County Warden Bob Mullin said he&rsquo;s in favour of maki]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-politicians-awaiting-conservation-authority-merger-details/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 20:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-politicians-awaiting-conservation-authority-merger-details/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Living Lucky - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Living Lucky&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/living-lucky-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 19:22:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/living-lucky-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[GM Matt Turek touches on Belleville Sens 2025-26 season and beyond on 800 CJBQ - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[GM Matt Turek touches on Belleville Sens 2025-26 season and beyond on 800 CJBQ&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gm-matt-turek-touches-on-belleville-sens-2025-26-season-and-beyond-on-800-cjbq-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:56:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/gm-matt-turek-touches-on-belleville-sens-2025-26-season-and-beyond-on-800-cjbq-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try a trade at Quinte West Trades and Tech open house - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Try a trade at Quinte West Trades and Tech open house&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/try-a-trade-at-quinte-west-trades-and-tech-open-house-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/try-a-trade-at-quinte-west-trades-and-tech-open-house-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Try a trade at Quinte West Trades and Tech open house]]></title><description><![CDATA[Interested in pursuing a career in the skilled trades and technology industries? Members of the public are invited to attend the Quinte West Trades and Tech open house featuring the Skills Ontario Trades and Tech Truck. The event will be held on Tuesday, April 21, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Quinte West Operations Centre, located at 177 North Murray Street, Trenton. The open house is a partnership between Quinte Economic Development Commission (QEDC), with support from the Ontario Youth Appr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/try-a-trade-at-quinte-west-trades-and-tech-open-house/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/try-a-trade-at-quinte-west-trades-and-tech-open-house/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following altercation where victim struck in head by glass object - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested following altercation where victim struck in head by glass object&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-altercation-where-victim-struck-in-head-by-glass-object-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-following-altercation-where-victim-struck-in-head-by-glass-object-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested for breaching court order involving children - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man arrested for breaching court order involving children&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-for-breaching-court-order-involving-children-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-arrested-for-breaching-court-order-involving-children-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Easter Long Weekend service changes in Belleville - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Easter Long Weekend service changes in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/easter-long-weekend-service-changes-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/easter-long-weekend-service-changes-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police report: Assault, arrest on warrants - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police report: Assault, arrest on warrants&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-assault-arrest-on-warrants-quinte-news-2/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-report-assault-arrest-on-warrants-quinte-news-2/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators GM Writes Open Letter About Not Meeting Expectations And Commitment To Future - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators GM Writes Open Letter About Not Meeting Expectations And Commitment To Future&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-gm-writes-open-letter-about-not-meeting-expectations-and-commitment-to-future-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-gm-writes-open-letter-about-not-meeting-expectations-and-commitment-to-future-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sports complex, business development planned for Belleville farm field - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sports complex, business development planned for Belleville farm field&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sports-complex-business-development-planned-for-belleville-farm-field-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sports-complex-business-development-planned-for-belleville-farm-field-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville school community rallies around employee after fire destroyed her home - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville school community rallies around employee after fire destroyed her home&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-school-community-rallies-around-employee-after-fire-destroyed-her-home-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-school-community-rallies-around-employee-after-fire-destroyed-her-home-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood outlook statement issued for Trent River, Lower Trent watershed - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Flood outlook statement issued for Trent River, Lower Trent watershed&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flood-outlook-statement-issued-for-trent-river-lower-trent-watershed-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:11:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flood-outlook-statement-issued-for-trent-river-lower-trent-watershed-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Flood outlook statement issued for Trent River, Lower Trent watershed]]></title><description><![CDATA[Conditions on and around the Trent River and creeks in the Lower Trent watershed may be unsafe, Lower Trent Conservation staff advise. Staff on Tuesday issued flood outlook statements for both the river and the watershed. The river outlook follows a flood watch issued in March. The watershed outlook, meanwhile, applies to the area bordered by Grafton, Quinte West, Centre Hastings, and Rice Lake. High water levels and the banks of waterways could be dangerous due to current high water levels, sta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flood-outlook-statement-issued-for-trent-river-lower-trent-watershed/</link><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2026 00:09:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/flood-outlook-statement-issued-for-trent-river-lower-trent-watershed/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston Police member further charged with sexual assault, assault: Belleville police - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingston Police member further charged with sexual assault, assault: Belleville police&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-police-member-further-charged-with-sexual-assault-assault-belleville-police-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:34:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-police-member-further-charged-with-sexual-assault-assault-belleville-police-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s barn still buzzing after annual Bulls Tribute Night - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s barn still buzzing after annual Bulls Tribute Night&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-barn-still-buzzing-after-annual-bulls-tribute-night-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-barn-still-buzzing-after-annual-bulls-tribute-night-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Shewchuk goes all ‘Jimmy’ - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dave Shewchuk goes all &lsquo;Jimmy&rsquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dave-shewchuk-goes-all-jimmy-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:54:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dave-shewchuk-goes-all-jimmy-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Dave Shewchuk goes all ‘Jimmy’]]></title><description><![CDATA[A violin virtuoso is set to take on a guitar virtuoso at the UpFront Cafe, Friday, April 24.Dave Shewchuk, the Quinte Symphony&rsquo;s current concertmaster, will interpret the works of the legendary Jimi Hendrix, having&nbsp;already showcased his amazing multi-instrumental talent&nbsp;on&nbsp;The Beatles and The Rolling Stones. Shewchuk has performed as a soloist from Ontario to Vancouver and everywhere in between, winning the hearts of audiences with stunning creativity and originality. The sh]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dave-shewchuk-goes-all-jimmy/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:52:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/dave-shewchuk-goes-all-jimmy/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree-mendous Tree Talks and Walks - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tree-mendous Tree Talks and Walks&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tree-mendous-tree-talks-and-walks-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:51:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tree-mendous-tree-talks-and-walks-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tree-mendous Tree Talks and Walks]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Quinte Field Naturalists are beginning an educational initiative to help people learn more about the local trees both native and non native. They are having a series of these Tree-mendous Tree Talks and Walks. They are kicking off this educational initiative with Winter Tree ID at Connon&rsquo;s Nurseries at 965A Old Highway 2, Trenton. Greg and Dan will be teaching the skills people need to identify trees before their leaves come out. People can sign up via Eventbrite for this walk or conta]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tree-mendous-tree-talks-and-walks/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tree-mendous-tree-talks-and-walks/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Cadets develop leadership and field skills during Elemental Training Weekend - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army Cadets develop leadership and field skills during Elemental Training Weekend&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/army-cadets-develop-leadership-and-field-skills-during-elemental-training-weekend-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/army-cadets-develop-leadership-and-field-skills-during-elemental-training-weekend-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Army Cadets develop leadership and field skills during Elemental Training Weekend]]></title><description><![CDATA[Army Cadets from across the Southeastern Ontario Area took part in an Area-Directed Activity (ADA) over the weekend of March 6-7, completing an intensive Army Elemental Training Weekend at Trenton Cadet Training Centre.&nbsp; The activity focused on foundational fieldcraft, leadership development, and teamwork. Despite persistent rain and early spring weather, cadets&nbsp;demonstrated&nbsp;resilience, adaptability, and professionalism throughout the exercise.&nbsp; Cadet Chief Warrant Officer Ja]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/army-cadets-develop-leadership-and-field-skills-during-elemental-training-weekend/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/army-cadets-develop-leadership-and-field-skills-during-elemental-training-weekend/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators battle hard in narrow 1-0 loss to Moose - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators battle hard in narrow 1-0 loss to Moose&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-battle-hard-in-narrow-1-0-loss-to-moose-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 20:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-battle-hard-in-narrow-1-0-loss-to-moose-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: It’s all about the journey - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Own: It&rsquo;s all about the journey&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-its-all-about-the-journey-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:10:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-its-all-about-the-journey-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: It’s all about the journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[VIC SCHUKOV Vic Grabko lives by his mother&rsquo;s philosophy: &ldquo;Better to have a hundred friends than a hundred dollars.&rdquo; He exceeded that benchmark of friends, for starters, by restoring a 1928 Cadillac. More on that later. Grabko was born in a village in Belarus when it was part of the USSR. After the Second World War, at age six, he came to Canada, settling in Roseneath. &ldquo;In Grades 1 and 2, I didn&rsquo;t understand English. They used to hand out cod liver oil pills, and I t]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-its-all-about-the-journey/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-its-all-about-the-journey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: The secret to my good looks - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Funny Side Up: The secret to my good looks&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-the-secret-to-my-good-looks-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/funny-side-up-the-secret-to-my-good-looks-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kingston Police member faces additional charges from Belleville Police - The Kingston Whig Standard]]></title><description><![CDATA[Kingston Police member faces additional charges from Belleville Police&nbsp;&nbsp;The Kingston Whig Standard]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-police-member-faces-additional-charges-from-belleville-police-the-kingston-whig-standard/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:58:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/kingston-police-member-faces-additional-charges-from-belleville-police-the-kingston-whig-standard/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Volunteer and Information HPE works with 284 local agencies - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Volunteer and Information HPE works with 284 local agencies&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteer-and-information-hpe-works-with-284-local-agencies-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:40:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/volunteer-and-information-hpe-works-with-284-local-agencies-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[April signifies “Be A Donor” awareness month - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[April signifies &ldquo;Be A Donor&rdquo; awareness month&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/april-signifies-be-a-donor-awareness-month-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:32:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/april-signifies-be-a-donor-awareness-month-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Golden Hawks stave off elimination with weekend wins - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Golden Hawks stave off elimination with weekend wins&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/golden-hawks-stave-off-elimination-with-weekend-wins-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/golden-hawks-stave-off-elimination-with-weekend-wins-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police announce further charges against Kingston Police officer - Kingstonist News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police announce further charges against Kingston Police officer&nbsp;&nbsp;Kingstonist News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-announce-further-charges-against-kingston-police-officer-kingstonist-news/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-announce-further-charges-against-kingston-police-officer-kingstonist-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Police issue advice on last day of Fraud Prevention Month - InQuinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Police issue advice on last day of Fraud Prevention Month&nbsp;&nbsp;InQuinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-issue-advice-on-last-day-of-fraud-prevention-month-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:02:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-issue-advice-on-last-day-of-fraud-prevention-month-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Judo Club picks up two medals at Golden North Championships - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Judo Club picks up two medals at Golden North Championships&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-judo-club-picks-up-two-medals-at-golden-north-championships-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-judo-club-picks-up-two-medals-at-golden-north-championships-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens GM’s letter to Season Seat Members: “We are not satisfied” - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens GM&rsquo;s letter to Season Seat Members: &ldquo;We are not satisfied&rdquo;&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-gms-letter-to-season-seat-members-we-are-not-satisfied-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-gms-letter-to-season-seat-members-we-are-not-satisfied-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Peterborough Speedway schedule is hot off the presses - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Peterborough Speedway schedule is hot off the presses&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-peterborough-speedway-schedule-is-hot-off-the-presses-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:42:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-peterborough-speedway-schedule-is-hot-off-the-presses-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026-27 Belleville Sens Season Seat Memberships now available to renew or purchase - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026-27 Belleville Sens Season Seat Memberships now available to renew or purchase&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-27-belleville-sens-season-seat-memberships-now-available-to-renew-or-purchase-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-27-belleville-sens-season-seat-memberships-now-available-to-renew-or-purchase-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte leaders welcome development charge reductions for new home builds - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte leaders welcome development charge reductions for new home builds&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-leaders-welcome-development-charge-reductions-for-new-home-builds-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:04:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-leaders-welcome-development-charge-reductions-for-new-home-builds-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte leaders welcome development charge reductions for new home builds]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bay of Quinte leaders are welcoming new measures rolled out Monday by Ottawa and Queen&rsquo;s Park to cut municipal housing development charges to boost new home builds across Ontario. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford jointly announced an $8.8 billion plan to reduce and maintain lower development charges by 50 per cent for developers for three years in cooperation with municipalities. Municipalities will be supported through funding for lost revenues due to the lower DCs exacted]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-leaders-welcome-development-charge-reductions-for-new-home-builds/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:59:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-leaders-welcome-development-charge-reductions-for-new-home-builds/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Speeding vehicle in Quinte West leads to impaired driving charge for Belleville resident: OPP - Brighton Today.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Speeding vehicle in Quinte West leads to impaired driving charge for Belleville resident: OPP&nbsp;&nbsp;Brighton Today.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/speeding-vehicle-in-quinte-west-leads-to-impaired-driving-charge-for-belleville-resident-opp-brighton-todayca/</link><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:08:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/speeding-vehicle-in-quinte-west-leads-to-impaired-driving-charge-for-belleville-resident-opp-brighton-todayca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Penn State Goalie Reidler Joins Belleville Senators on ATO Agreement - The Hockey News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Penn State Goalie Reidler Joins Belleville Senators on ATO Agreement&nbsp;&nbsp;The Hockey News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/penn-state-goalie-reidler-joins-belleville-senators-on-ato-agreement-the-hockey-news/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:55:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/penn-state-goalie-reidler-joins-belleville-senators-on-ato-agreement-the-hockey-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Senators trade shutouts with Moose amidst tightening playoff race - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Weekly Recap: Senators trade shutouts with Moose amidst tightening playoff race&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-senators-trade-shutouts-with-moose-amidst-tightening-playoff-race-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:37:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/weekly-recap-senators-trade-shutouts-with-moose-amidst-tightening-playoff-race-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation flood outlook continues]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Conservation continues to warn of the potential for flooding due to expected rainfall and snowmelt. The conservation authority spans the watersheds of the Moira, Salmon, and Napanee Rivers. Its ongoing flood outlook remains in effect until April 15, unless an earlier update is needed. All remaining ice in the area should be considered dangerous and avoided. Conservation staff advise caution near rivers and bodies of water, and staying away from open, fast-flowing water, as well as culvert]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-flood-outlook-continues/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:12:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-conservation-flood-outlook-continues/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville driver charged with impaired after stopped for speeding on Highway 2 - The Quinteist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville driver charged with impaired after stopped for speeding on Highway 2&nbsp;&nbsp;The Quinteist]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-driver-charged-with-impaired-after-stopped-for-speeding-on-highway-2-the-quinteist/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:36:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-driver-charged-with-impaired-after-stopped-for-speeding-on-highway-2-the-quinteist/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preferred Personal Care opens in Century Village in Downtown Belleville - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preferred Personal Care opens in Century Village in Downtown Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/preferred-personal-care-opens-in-century-village-in-downtown-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/preferred-personal-care-opens-in-century-village-in-downtown-belleville-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good turnout for annual Maple in the County Festival - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Good turnout for annual Maple in the County Festival&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-turnout-for-annual-maple-in-the-county-festival-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-turnout-for-annual-maple-in-the-county-festival-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Good turnout for annual Maple in the County Festival]]></title><description><![CDATA[It was a great weekend for the annual Maple in the County Festival last weekend. Opening day Saturday was mostly sunny but with bitter north winds. But the crowds came out in the hundreds to enjoy pancake and sausage meals with generous pours of this season&rsquo;s fresh taste of spring maple syrup. One of the charter founders of the festival, Fosterholm Farms, drew capacity crowds to its lodge-sized sugar bush hall near the Sandbanks Provincial Park entrance, where dozens of people filled table]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-turnout-for-annual-maple-in-the-county-festival/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/good-turnout-for-annual-maple-in-the-county-festival/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Preferred Personal Care opens in Century Village in Downtown Belleville]]></title><description><![CDATA[Preferred Personal Care has opened in its new location at Century Village in Downtown Belleville. Business owner Maxine Holland was joined for the ribbon cutting by Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis, Coun(s). Garnet Thompson and Margaret Seu, Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, Nicole Kleinsteuber on behalf of MP Chris Malette, Lisa Comerford from the Belleville Chamber of Commerce and Matt Leonard, chair of the DBIA Board. Preferred Personal Care specializes in personalized support services designed to]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/preferred-personal-care-opens-in-century-village-in-downtown-belleville/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/preferred-personal-care-opens-in-century-village-in-downtown-belleville/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City begins Avonlough project to support new west-end housing growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville is moving forward with the Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station Project to address critical wastewater infrastructure needs in west Belleville and support future residential growth within the Loyalist West Secondary Plan area. The multi-phase project will replace aging infrastructure and significantly increase wastewater servicing capacity, supporting approximately 9,000 future housing units while improving long-term system reliability, the city said in a release. The existing system does]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-begins-avonlough-project-to-support-new-west-end-housing-growth/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-begins-avonlough-project-to-support-new-west-end-housing-growth/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Book chronicling Bay of Quinte Yacht Club history going to the printers]]></title><description><![CDATA[A 44-year labour of love by Susan Smith, a retired Belleville teacher and past commodore, to pen 150 years of Bay of Quinte Yacht Club (BQYC) history is nearing completion. Club historian since 1982, her new sesquicentennial book &ldquo;Bay of Quinte Yacht Club, Anchored in Belleville for 150 years&rdquo; is set to go the printers in late April. Before embarking on a first-edition print run, Smith said Belleville residents and organizations are being invited to order advance copies of the limite]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/book-chronicling-bay-of-quinte-yacht-club-history-going-to-the-printers/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:31:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/book-chronicling-bay-of-quinte-yacht-club-history-going-to-the-printers/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators send Jorian Donovan back to Belleville as club prepares to face Florida - Ottawa Citizen]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators send Jorian Donovan back to Belleville as club prepares to face Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;Ottawa Citizen]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-send-jorian-donovan-back-to-belleville-as-club-prepares-to-face-florida-ottawa-citizen/</link><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 06:07:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-send-jorian-donovan-back-to-belleville-as-club-prepares-to-face-florida-ottawa-citizen/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators send Jorian Donovan back to Belleville as club prepares to face Florida - Yahoo News Canada]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators send Jorian Donovan back to Belleville as club prepares to face Florida&nbsp;&nbsp;Yahoo News Canada]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-send-jorian-donovan-back-to-belleville-as-club-prepares-to-face-florida-yahoo-news-canada/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 23:25:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-send-jorian-donovan-back-to-belleville-as-club-prepares-to-face-florida-yahoo-news-canada/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville leaders fear conservation authority mergers could lead to land grabs - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville leaders fear conservation authority mergers could lead to land grabs&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-leaders-fear-conservation-authority-mergers-could-lead-to-land-grabs-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:46:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-leaders-fear-conservation-authority-mergers-could-lead-to-land-grabs-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville leaders fear conservation authority mergers could lead to land grabs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fears that ecologically significant lands could be sold off by the province to developers under a new amalgamation of 36 conservation authorities into nine regional authorities by early 2027 are unfounded, says a spokesperson in the office of Todd McCarthy, Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks. In an interview with The Intelligencer, the spokesperson said the ministry will ensure lands currently held by watersheds will continue under conservation authority control and protection measu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-leaders-fear-conservation-authority-mergers-could-lead-to-land-grabs/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:44:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-leaders-fear-conservation-authority-mergers-could-lead-to-land-grabs/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hobbyists showcase train cars big and small at Belleville Model Railroad Show]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville railroad hobby enhusiast Mike Drake was one of more a thousand visitors to Quinte&rsquo;s 29th annual Model Railroad Show in the city on the weekend. But the 63-year-old&rsquo;s hobby train item was too big to get through the doors of Centennial Secondary School where more than 50 vendors and exhibitors gathered in the gymnasium and cafeteria with all manner of miniature train sets. Drake parked his Toronto-made CN railcar, just rolled off of his trailer, near the southern doors of th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hobbyists-showcase-train-cars-big-and-small-at-belleville-model-railroad-show/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hobbyists-showcase-train-cars-big-and-small-at-belleville-model-railroad-show/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[MOOG ES3370T Inner Tie Rod End - Durable Steering Replacement Part - ruhrkanal.news]]></title><description><![CDATA[MOOG ES3370T Inner Tie Rod End - Durable Steering Replacement Part&nbsp;&nbsp;ruhrkanal.news]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/moog-es3370t-inner-tie-rod-end-durable-steering-replacement-part-ruhrkanalnews/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 16:38:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/moog-es3370t-inner-tie-rod-end-durable-steering-replacement-part-ruhrkanalnews/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville in bloom: More than 300,000 tulips wash Eckert’s Farm in vibrant color - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville in bloom: More than 300,000 tulips wash Eckert&rsquo;s Farm in vibrant color&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-in-bloom-more-than-300000-tulips-wash-eckerts-farm-in-vibrant-color-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-in-bloom-more-than-300000-tulips-wash-eckerts-farm-in-vibrant-color-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens skunked on Belleville Bulls tribute night - inquinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sens skunked on Belleville Bulls tribute night&nbsp;&nbsp;inquinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-skunked-on-belleville-bulls-tribute-night-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:39:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-skunked-on-belleville-bulls-tribute-night-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sens battle hard in narrow 1-0 loss to Moose - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sens battle hard in narrow 1-0 loss to Moose&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-battle-hard-in-narrow-1-0-loss-to-moose-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 04:47:00 +0200</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/sens-battle-hard-in-narrow-1-0-loss-to-moose-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[No Kings protest and Easter egg hunt share downtown Belleville for a day - Belleville News-Democrat]]></title><description><![CDATA[No Kings protest and Easter egg hunt share downtown Belleville for a day&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville News-Democrat]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/no-kings-protest-and-easter-egg-hunt-share-downtown-belleville-for-a-day-belleville-news-democrat/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 23:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/no-kings-protest-and-easter-egg-hunt-share-downtown-belleville-for-a-day-belleville-news-democrat/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast Facts: Moose at Belleville – March 28 - Manitoba Moose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast Facts: Moose at Belleville &ndash; March 28&nbsp;&nbsp;Manitoba Moose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fast-facts-moose-at-belleville-march-28-manitoba-moose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fast-facts-moose-at-belleville-march-28-manitoba-moose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap: Moose 1 at Belleville 0 - Manitoba Moose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recap: Moose 1 at Belleville 0&nbsp;&nbsp;Manitoba Moose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recap-moose-1-at-belleville-0-manitoba-moose/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recap-moose-1-at-belleville-0-manitoba-moose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators secure shutout win over Manitoba Moose - The Rink Live]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators secure shutout win over Manitoba Moose&nbsp;&nbsp;The Rink Live]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-secure-shutout-win-over-manitoba-moose-the-rink-live/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 05:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-secure-shutout-win-over-manitoba-moose-the-rink-live/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intoxicated student runs from school in Belleville - WMTV 15 NEWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intoxicated student runs from school in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;WMTV 15 NEWS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/intoxicated-student-runs-from-school-in-belleville-wmtv-15-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:33:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/intoxicated-student-runs-from-school-in-belleville-wmtv-15-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Senators cruise past Moose 5–0 in return from break - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[Senators cruise past Moose 5&ndash;0 in return from break&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-cruise-past-moose-50-in-return-from-break-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 04:06:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/senators-cruise-past-moose-50-in-return-from-break-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Arthur Kaliyev Scores 34th Goal Of The Season For Belleville - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Arthur Kaliyev Scores 34th Goal Of The Season For Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arthur-kaliyev-scores-34th-goal-of-the-season-for-belleville-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 03:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/arthur-kaliyev-scores-34th-goal-of-the-season-for-belleville-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Intoxicated student runs from Belleville school, prompts large public safety response - WMTV 15 NEWS]]></title><description><![CDATA[Intoxicated student runs from Belleville school, prompts large public safety response&nbsp;&nbsp;WMTV 15 NEWS]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/intoxicated-student-runs-from-belleville-school-prompts-large-public-safety-response-wmtv-15-news/</link><pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2026 02:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/intoxicated-student-runs-from-belleville-school-prompts-large-public-safety-response-wmtv-15-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fast Facts: Moose at Belleville – March 27 - Manitoba Moose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fast Facts: Moose at Belleville &ndash; March 27&nbsp;&nbsp;Manitoba Moose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fast-facts-moose-at-belleville-march-27-manitoba-moose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 22:25:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/fast-facts-moose-at-belleville-march-27-manitoba-moose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville man nabbed for speeding as part of several Northumberland OPP charges - inquinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville man nabbed for speeding as part of several Northumberland OPP charges&nbsp;&nbsp;inquinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-nabbed-for-speeding-as-part-of-several-northumberland-opp-charges-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 21:18:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-man-nabbed-for-speeding-as-part-of-several-northumberland-opp-charges-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario "out of touch" with people's needs, Liberals' Lee Fairclough says - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Ontario "out of touch" with people's needs, Liberals' Lee Fairclough says&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-out-of-touch-with-peoples-needs-liberals-lee-fairclough-says-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:57:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-out-of-touch-with-peoples-needs-liberals-lee-fairclough-says-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Ontario "out of touch" with people's needs, Liberals' Lee Fairclough says]]></title><description><![CDATA[Toronto-area Liberal MPP Lee Fairclough says the Ontario government should prioritize everyday people&rsquo;s needs, and life in Belleville and area is proof that isn&rsquo;t happening. Fairclough (pronounced FAIR-cloff) said she&rsquo;s giving serious consideration to entering the Ontario Liberal Party&rsquo;s leadership race. She made a Friday tour of Belleville, with stops including Loyalist College, The Bridge Integrated Care Hub, businesses, and a meeting with local politicians. Joining her]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-out-of-touch-with-peoples-needs-liberals-lee-fairclough-says/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 17:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/ontario-out-of-touch-with-peoples-needs-liberals-lee-fairclough-says/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sens celebrate the Bulls - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Sens celebrate the Bulls&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-celebrate-the-bulls-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sens-celebrate-the-bulls-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Senators host Bulls Tribute Night on Saturday - 91x.fm]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville Senators host Bulls Tribute Night on Saturday&nbsp;&nbsp;91x.fm]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-host-bulls-tribute-night-on-saturday-91xfm/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 14:43:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-senators-host-bulls-tribute-night-on-saturday-91xfm/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Manitoba vs Belleville | Mar 27 @ 6 PM - FloHockey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Replay: Home - 2026 Manitoba vs Belleville | Mar 27 @ 6 PM&nbsp;&nbsp;FloHockey]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-manitoba-vs-belleville-mar-27-6-pm-flohockey/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/replay-home-2026-manitoba-vs-belleville-mar-27-6-pm-flohockey/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Recap: Moose 0 at Belleville 5 - Manitoba Moose]]></title><description><![CDATA[Recap: Moose 0 at Belleville 5&nbsp;&nbsp;Manitoba Moose]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recap-moose-0-at-belleville-5-manitoba-moose/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/recap-moose-0-at-belleville-5-manitoba-moose/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County council votes unanimously against Alto high-speed rail - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County council votes unanimously against Alto high-speed rail&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-votes-unanimously-against-alto-high-speed-rail-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2026 00:51:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-votes-unanimously-against-alto-high-speed-rail-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police: "no immediate risk" suspected in Centennial gun scare - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police: "no immediate risk" suspected in Centennial gun scare&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-no-immediate-risk-suspected-in-centennial-gun-scare-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:41:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-no-immediate-risk-suspected-in-centennial-gun-scare-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville moving forward on Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station project - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville moving forward on Avonlough Sewage Pumping Station project&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-moving-forward-on-avonlough-sewage-pumping-station-project-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 21:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-moving-forward-on-avonlough-sewage-pumping-station-project-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[‘I’m fired up’: Donovan and Yakemchuk to make home debuts - Belleville Sens]]></title><description><![CDATA[&lsquo;I&rsquo;m fired up&rsquo;: Donovan and Yakemchuk to make home debuts&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Sens]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/im-fired-up-donovan-and-yakemchuk-to-make-home-debuts-belleville-sens/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/im-fired-up-donovan-and-yakemchuk-to-make-home-debuts-belleville-sens/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police release more details of Centennial gun scare - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police release more details of Centennial gun scare&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-more-details-of-centennial-gun-scare-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:14:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-more-details-of-centennial-gun-scare-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville school gun scare: City police charge teen found with replica gun, knives]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police have charged a 15-year-old city boy with weapons offences after a gun scare at a west-end secondary school led to a lockdown of the school. Police stated they responded at 12:26 p.m. Thursday to a report of someone with a gun inside a school. The name of the school was not disclosed. No injuries were reported and the lockdown has since ended. Officers soon found a youth nearby. He was in possession of a replica gun and several knives, a police news release stated. He now faces]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-school-gun-scare-city-police-charge-teen-found-with-replica-gun-knives/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-school-gun-scare-city-police-charge-teen-found-with-replica-gun-knives/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police release more details of Centennial gun scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police have released more details of their investigation of a Thursday case in which they say a 15-year-old boy made threats while showing a replica gun at Centennial Secondary School, resulting in a school lockdown. &ldquo;BPS does not believe there was an immediate risk to students or staff,&rdquo; Belleville Police Service spokesperson Lauren Wilkinson told The Intelligencer via email. Police responded at 12:26 p.m. Thursday to a 911 call from Centennial Secondary School staff at 1]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-more-details-of-centennial-gun-scare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-release-more-details-of-centennial-gun-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police: "no immediate risk" suspected in Centennial gun scare]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police say there appears to have been &ldquo;no immediate risk&rdquo; Thursday to people at Centennial Secondary School after staff reported someone there had a gun, prompting a brief lockdown. Belleville Police Service (BPS) officers responded to a 911 call from Centennial Secondary School staff at 12:26 p.m. They soon found a 15-year-old Belleville boy near the intersection of Bridge Street West and Palmer Road, police spokesperson Lauren Wilkinson wrote via e-mail. The intersection]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-no-immediate-risk-suspected-in-centennial-gun-scare/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-no-immediate-risk-suspected-in-centennial-gun-scare/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville police charge teen found with replica gun, knives; Centennial Secondary lockdown ends]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville police have charged a 15-year-old city boy with weapons offences after he was found with a replica handgun and knives near Centennial Secondary School. Police stated they responded to the west-end school at 12:26 p.m. Thursday after a report of someone with a gun inside a school. Police did not immediately name the school. Kerry Donnell, the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board&rsquo;s communications and privacy manager, confirmed the initial call came from Centennial, whi]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-charge-teen-found-with-replica-gun-knives-centennial-secondary-lockdown-ends/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 19:09:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-police-charge-teen-found-with-replica-gun-knives-centennial-secondary-lockdown-ends/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Heart of Hastings Hospice earns 98% score in provincial accreditation]]></title><description><![CDATA[CENTRE HASTINGS &mdash; The Heart of Hastings Hospice is proud to announce it has achieved a 98% score in its recent accreditation review from Hospice Palliative Care Ontario (HPCO), securing full accreditation for another three years. Accreditation is a rigorous process that evaluates hospice programs against provincial standards for quality, safety, and compassionate care. The review included the hospice&rsquo;s Volunteer and Community Hospice Services, Hospice Residence, and Grief and Bereave]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heart-of-hastings-hospice-earns-98-score-in-provincial-accreditation/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/heart-of-hastings-hospice-earns-98-score-in-provincial-accreditation/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Registration now open for the 2026 County Kids of Steel Triathlon]]></title><description><![CDATA[Registration is now open for the 2026 County Kids of Steel Triathlon, returning Sunday, June 7 at the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) in Picton. The community-driven youth event welcomes kids and teens ages 3&ndash;17 for a swim, bike, and run experience that celebrates effort, confidence, and community.After a successful return in 2025, organizers are looking to build on the momentum. Last year&rsquo;s event welcomed 208 young athletes from the Bay of Quinte and beyond, was pow]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/registration-now-open-for-the-2026-county-kids-of-steel-triathlon/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/registration-now-open-for-the-2026-county-kids-of-steel-triathlon/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville Sports Hall of Fame issues call for nominations]]></title><description><![CDATA[Do you know someone that has made a lasting impact on Belleville&rsquo;s sporting community? The Belleville Sports Hall of Fame (BSHoF) wants to hear from you. Since BSHoF&rsquo;s inception in 1987, 123 individuals and seven teams have been inducted and are celebrated in the Dr. R.L. Vaughan Atrium at the Quinte Sports &amp; Wellness Centre. Your nomination could help shine the spotlight on our next Hall of Famer. Anyone in the community can nominate someone they believe deserves recognition: fr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sports-hall-of-fame-issues-call-for-nominations/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:27:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/belleville-sports-hall-of-fame-issues-call-for-nominations/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hastings County council votes unanimously against Alto high-speed rail]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hastings County council has voted unanimously to oppose the Alto high-speed rail project in its current form, citing a lack of available information. Tyendinaga Township Mayor Claire Kennelly made the motion during Thursday&rsquo;s county council session in Belleville. The county has 14 member municipalities. Centre Hastings Mayor Tom Deline said his own council &ndash; which had called for a future Madoc-area stop on the proposed line &ndash; now also opposes the current plan. &ldquo;There&rsqu]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-votes-unanimously-against-alto-high-speed-rail/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:29:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/hastings-county-council-votes-unanimously-against-alto-high-speed-rail/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Highland Shores Children's Aid Society calls for new funding model, seeks Hastings County's support]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Belleville-based Highland Shores Children&rsquo;s Aid Society is running annual deficits to care for young clients, and its executive director is asking municipalities to press Ontario&rsquo;s government to update the funding model. Speaking on Thursday before Hastings County council in Belleville, the society&rsquo;s Jess Uddenberg said there is a great need for preventative services, yet that is not how Ontario&rsquo;s funding model is structured. Uddenberg said much of the society&rsquo;s]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/highland-shores-childrens-aid-society-calls-for-new-funding-model-seeks-hastings-countys-support/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:15:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/highland-shores-childrens-aid-society-calls-for-new-funding-model-seeks-hastings-countys-support/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Paid parking in Picton returns April 1]]></title><description><![CDATA[Paid parking will be reinstituted in Picton as of Wednesday, April 1st. Payment is required along streets in Picton&rsquo;s downtown core and in the Market Lane parking lot. Payment is required Monday to Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m .from April 1 to November 30, excluding holidays. Pay and Display parking stations are conveniently located approximately 20 metres apart. The machines accept coins, credit cards, and non-PIN debit cards. Payment instructions are posted on each parking station. Dr]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paid-parking-in-picton-returns-april-1/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/paid-parking-in-picton-returns-april-1/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[New aquatic wheelchairs available at Templeman Aquatic Centre]]></title><description><![CDATA[Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre now has two new aquatic wheelchairs available for community use, says Belleville Community Services department. The specialized chairs are designed to make pool access easier and more comfortable for individuals with mobility challenges, the city said in a release. Built with corrosion&#8209;resistant materials, slip&#8209;resistant tires, and full compatibility with all pool ramps, the wheelchairs provide a smooth and safe transition from deck to water. This up]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-aquatic-wheelchairs-available-at-templeman-aquatic-centre/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:07:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/new-aquatic-wheelchairs-available-at-templeman-aquatic-centre/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement builds for 23rd annual Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Excitement builds for 23rd annual Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/excitement-builds-for-23rd-annual-batawa-lions-easter-egg-hunt-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/excitement-builds-for-23rd-annual-batawa-lions-easter-egg-hunt-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Excitement builds for 23rd annual Batawa Lions Easter Egg Hunt  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The&nbsp;annual&nbsp;Batawa&nbsp;Lions Easter Egg Hunt is just around the corner. Scheduled for Sat., April&nbsp;4th, this beloved community event promises a day full of fun and excitement for children of all ages. &#8203; The festivities will kick off at 9 a.m. and run until 12 p.m. at the&nbsp;Batawa&nbsp;Community Centre,&nbsp;located&nbsp;at 81 Plant Street. &#8203; &ldquo;The event will feature a variety of activities including a pancake breakfast, a petting zoo, facepainting, a balloon art]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/excitement-buildsfor23rdannualbatawalionseaster-egg-hunt/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:59:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/excitement-buildsfor23rdannualbatawalionseaster-egg-hunt/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The O’Connor House, a classic Victorian tearoom - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Belleville&rsquo;s Own: The O&rsquo;Connor House, a classic Victorian tearoom&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-oconnor-house-a-classic-victorian-tearoom-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:56:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-oconnor-house-a-classic-victorian-tearoom-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Belleville’s Own: The O’Connor House, a classic Victorian tearoom]]></title><description><![CDATA[Nestled in the heart of historic downtown Deseronto, The O&rsquo;Connor House English Tea Room provides a wonderful selection of delectable meals and sweets to experience in their Victorian dining room &ndash; homemade soups and breads, an enjoyable lunch or afternoon tea, delightful desserts and the finest Devonshire scones. Owner Mike Hatheway came here 25 years ago from Manitoba to marry his wife Rachel, co-owner and manager of the magnificent emporium which opened 16 years. &ldquo;My mother-]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-oconnor-house-a-classic-victorian-tearoom/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/bellevilles-own-the-oconnor-house-a-classic-victorian-tearoom/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quinte Trash Bash spring clean-up returns to region April 25]]></title><description><![CDATA[Residents are invited to participate in the 26th annual Quinte Trash Bash. The popular environmental event will take place on Sat., April 25 in Belleville, Prince Edward County, Quinte West and Tyendinaga Township. Quinte Trash Bash is a region-wide spring cleanup that encourages community members to take action and work together to remove litter from roadsides, parks and other shared spaces. Held at the close of Earth Week, the event supports a cleaner, greener and more sustainable environment.]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-spring-clean-up-returns-to-region-april-25/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:52:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/quinte-trash-bash-spring-clean-up-returns-to-region-april-25/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville encouraging residents to register for Health Care Connect ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The City of Belleville is encouraging residents without a family doctor or nurse practitioner in the Quinte region to register with Health Care Connect, a provincial program designed to help connect Ontarians with primary care providers. Health Care Connect is a centralized registry that matches residents who do not have a regular primary care provider with available family physicians or nurse practitioners in their community. The program is part of the Province of Ontario&rsquo;s broader goal o]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-bellevilleencouragingresidents-to-register-for-health-care-connect/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:46:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-bellevilleencouragingresidents-to-register-for-health-care-connect/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping Imagination: Carl Wiens exhibition at the QAC Gallery - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[Mapping Imagination: Carl Wiens exhibition at the QAC Gallery&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mapping-imagination-carl-wiens-exhibition-at-the-qac-gallery-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:36:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mapping-imagination-carl-wiens-exhibition-at-the-qac-gallery-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mapping Imagination: Carl Wiens exhibition at the QAC Gallery]]></title><description><![CDATA[JANET JARRELL QUINTE ARTS COUNCIL Belleville-based artist and illustrator Carl Wiens has built a dynamic and evolving creative practice over a career spanning more than 30 years. Known for his thoughtful integration of collage, screen printing, painting, pattern, and woodworking, Wiens creates work grounded in strong conceptual thinking and refined design. His artistic voice is both analytical and imaginative, reflecting a lifelong curiosity about the natural world, science, and systems of visua]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mapping-imagination-carl-wiens-exhibition-at-the-qac-gallery/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:35:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/mapping-imagination-carl-wiens-exhibition-at-the-qac-gallery/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Multiple incidents lead to disturbance charges in Belleville - inquinte.ca]]></title><description><![CDATA[Multiple incidents lead to disturbance charges in Belleville&nbsp;&nbsp;inquinte.ca]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-incidents-lead-to-disturbance-charges-in-belleville-inquinteca/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:28:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/multiple-incidents-lead-to-disturbance-charges-in-belleville-inquinteca/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Steve Forrester Memorial plaque unveiled at Pinnacle Playhouse]]></title><description><![CDATA[GERRY FRAIBERG A memorial plaque to Steve Forrester was unveiled at Pinnacle Playhouse, home of the Belleville Theatre Guild on Tuesday, March 24. Steve was a beloved Theatre Arts and English teacher at Moira Secondary School for 31 years. He then spent 15 years tutoring students of the Hastings and Prince Edward International Student Program. As well, he enjoyed cooking at Bridge Street United Church to help the less fortunate. A month prior to his passing on July 22, 2022, just shy of his 77th]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steve-forrester-memorial-plaque-unveiled-at-pinnacle-playhouse/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:11:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/steve-forrester-memorial-plaque-unveiled-at-pinnacle-playhouse/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[From CAA to RCAF for the Belleville Senators - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[From CAA to RCAF for the Belleville Senators&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-caa-to-rcaf-for-the-belleville-senators-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:58:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/from-caa-to-rcaf-for-the-belleville-senators-quinte-news/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[City of Belleville encouraging residents to register for Health Care Connect - Belleville Intelligencer]]></title><description><![CDATA[City of Belleville encouraging residents to register for Health Care Connect&nbsp;&nbsp;Belleville Intelligencer]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-encouraging-residents-to-register-for-health-care-connect-belleville-intelligencer/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/city-of-belleville-encouraging-residents-to-register-for-health-care-connect-belleville-intelligencer/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tulip Trail blooms in Belleville with 300,000 flowers - KSDK]]></title><description><![CDATA[Tulip Trail blooms in Belleville with 300,000 flowers&nbsp;&nbsp;KSDK]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tulip-trail-blooms-in-belleville-with-300000-flowers-ksdk/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:49:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/tulip-trail-blooms-in-belleville-with-300000-flowers-ksdk/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2026 Belleville Polar Plunge rescheduled - Quinte News]]></title><description><![CDATA[2026 Belleville Polar Plunge rescheduled&nbsp;&nbsp;Quinte News]]></description><link>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-belleville-polar-plunge-rescheduled-quinte-news/</link><pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 00:30:00 +0100</pubDate><guid>https://www.newslocker.com/en-ca/region/belleville/2026-belleville-polar-plunge-rescheduled-quinte-news/</guid></item></channel></rss>