Assault and attempt to flee
A Deseronto man faces charges after fleeing from police after an assault on a female in Belleville's east end Monday evening. Officers responded at 7:20 to reports of an assault. A female was assaulted by a partner and suffered minor injuries. The assailant took off in a vehicle but police quickly located it and stoppe...
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Two trucks swiped from business
It wasn't a great night for a local construction company Monday. On the 6th of May at 12:00am, a 2020 white Chevrolet pick-up truck, Ontario licence plate BX72486 was taken from Hawker Construction on Highway 37. It was returned to the job site at 4:00am with significant damage to the tailgate, appearing to have backed...
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McHappy Day Wednesday
It's a special day at local McDonald's restaurants tomorrow (Wednesday). It's McHappy Day in support of The Children's Foundation. McDonald's will donate a portion of the proceeds from every menu item plus all donations given at the drive-thru to the Foundation. The money will be used to provide underserved children an...
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Stirling-Rawdon council sets budget
It was a long process but Stirling-Rawdon council has officially passed its 2024 budget. Taxpayers will pay an extra 12.6% in local taxes this year. Mayor of Stirling-Rawdon Bob Mullin says inflation was one factor in the higher than usual tax hike but also that a lack of provincial government support for basic infrast...
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Green flag drops on Brighton Speedway season
(Bainer's OilGARD Anti Rust Canadian Modified feature winner #40 Ron Wadforth in the Excess Storage Lethal Chassis. Photo by Rod Henderson, CanadianRacer.com) The green flag dropped on the stock car season at Brighton Speedway Saturday night with a field of 78 on the dirt oval. Opening night winners were Nathan Rinaldi...
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Public comment on proposed residential dwellings on Cannifton Road North
Public comment was made at the City of Belleville's Planning Committee regarding a proposal to bring housing to 84 Cannifton Road North. The plan would call for the warehouse and commercial building on the site to be taken down in order to build three one-unit detached dwellings and six one-unit semi-detached dwellings...
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Elisha Maguire named City of Belleville's new Manager of Economic Development
The City of Belleville has announced that Elisha Maguire has been named their Manager of Economic Development. Maguire has been with the City of Belleville for nine years holding the roles of Build Belleville Coordinator, Development & Tourism Coordinator and most recently as Investment Attraction Officer. Before j...
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Northumberland County shows support for return of morning VIA Rail service
Northumberland County says it welcomes the news of VIA Rail reinstating morning commuter rail service between Ottawa and Toronto. VIA Rail Train 641 leaves Ottawa at 4:19 a.m. and arrives in Toronto just before 9:00 a.m with stops along the way in Kingston, Belleville, Cobourg and Port Hope. The train will run four day...
14h ago
Fatal fire in Northumberland County
Northumberland OPP are investigating a fatal fire at a residence in Cramahe Township. Police, fire and paramedic services responded to a residential fire around 7:30 Sunday morning. An 85-year-old male from Cramahe was found deceased in the residence. Police do not believe the fire to be suspicious at this time, howeve...
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20th Annual Ride for Dad May 25
The Motorcycle Ride for Dad Kingston-Quinte celebrates its 20th anniversary this year. The annual ride which raises funds for prostate cancer awareness and research will be held Saturday, May 25. This year's event features a just over 200 km ride as well as a silent auction, 50-50 draw, poker hand and special souvenirs...
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