Wellington water and sewer trunk construction to begin next week
Construction of new water and sewer trunks in Wellington will begin on Monday, May 13. The new trunks will be constructed from the location of the existing water and wastewater treatments plants to the east along Wellington Main Street, north on Cleminson Street, east along the Millennium Trail and then connect to the ...
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Another doctor setting up family practice to Belleville
The City of Belleville's Doctor Recruitment Program has made another signing. Dr. Pratima Sharma will participate in the program while she finishes her residency through the Queen's Family Medicine Residency Program. Mayor Neil Ellis says Dr. Sharma, originally from Nepal has already been providing exceptional care for...
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Brighton retaining some help to lobby for funding for new wastewater treatment plant
The Municipality of Brighton has applied to the province for funding for a new wastewater treatment plant. At Monday's meeting, council approved the hiring of a communications specialist to help with their application to the Ontario Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund. Mayor Brian Ostrander says the help is necessary t...
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Man arrested for mischief in Brighton
Northumberland OPP have arrested and charged a man with mischief. Police say at around 9 a.m. on Sunday, officers responded to a report of a person causing damage to a residence on Meade Street in the Municipality of Brighton. The accused was located in the building and arrested by officers. 47-year-old Christopher Cos...
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New campaign raising funds for ultrasound machine
Giant Tiger and the Belleville General Hospital Foundation have teamed up to launch a campaign that will raise funds to purchase a new ultrasound machine for the Maternal Child unit at Belleville General Hospital. Customers will have the chance to donate $2 or more at the checkout of the Giant Tiger Belleville location...
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New sports fields, courts and ice allocation policies in Brighton
Brighton council has adopted new allocation policies for its outdoor sports fields and courts and updated its ice allocation policy for the arena. Council received staff reports and approved the policies at its meeting on Monday. In the past, Brighton's clubs and sport volunteers have assumed the role of allocating the...
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County Transit asking for public feedback on new schedule
County Transit is seeking public input as it updates its schedule, including a plan to add a mid-day departure to its fixed route service. Prince Edward County recently received provincial funding to add a fifth mid-day departure to its Picton-Bloomfield-Belleville fixed route. Transit Coordinator Vincent de Tourdonnet...
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Police calling for public help into arson investigation in Tweed
Central Hastings OPP are asking for the public's help regarding an arson investigation in Tweed. The fire was reported on April 16, 2024, just before 3:30 p.m. at a garage on Moira Street. Police say the garage was fully engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported. OPP as well as the Tweed Fire Department attended th...
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Conflict of interest delays sentencing in police assault case
Sentencing has been delayed in the case of Constable Jeffrey Smith. The delay is due to a conflict of interest raised by the probation office in their pre-sentence report (PSR). What the conflict of interest was was not made clear. The letter was written by area manager Roxanne Brown and dated for May 6 and sent to Cro...
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Loyalist College offering summer Arts programs at multiple sites
Advancing on its commitment to delivering enriching programming to the communities it serves, Loyalist College is proud to launch the Summer Arts Experience in Bancroft, Belleville, Tyendinaga and Port Hope. From the serene focus of a painting class to the satisfaction of shaping clay on the pottery wheel, the program ...
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