Gunpo delegation returns
Belleville's friendship delegation to sister city Gunpo in South Korea has returned. Mayor Neil Ellis made the trip, along with members of council and other community representatives, as part of an ongoing cultural exchange program. Mayor Ellis said that the trip was incredible. "This is the fourth time I've been ...
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REMINDER: Changes to water system start Monday April 29
A planned increase of the water pressure in the Wellington Drinking Water System will take place as a result of connecting the new water tower on Belleville Street to the water distribution system. During the commissioning period users will experience variations in water pressure. A planned water pressure increase in t...
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Trillium Foundation helps 173 Squadron
On Saturday, Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte, met with the team at 173 Royal Tiger Air Cadet Squadron to hear more about the $32,700 Resilient Community Fund grant from the provincial government's Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). With a focus on enriching the cadet experience, the funds will be directed toward expa...
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Local teams prepare for critical playoff games
It's do or die for a pair of local hockey teams in their playoff series. The Belleville Sens are hosting the Toronto Marlies on Sunday Afternoon for the third and final game in their Calder Cup playoff series. The teams are tied at one game each and this one is winner take all. The winner will go on to face the Clevela...
Apr 28, 2024
Quinte Skyway Bridge nightime closures
There will be Full Mainline Nightly Closures of Highway 49 at the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge during the following dates and times: • From 9:00 PM on Monday, April 29, 2024 to 6:00 AM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. • From 9:00 PM on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 to 6:00 AM on Wednesday, May 1, 2024. • From 9:00 P...
Apr 28, 2024
Blues dismantle Golden Hawks
The Collingwood Blues dismantled the Trenton Golden Hawks 7-2 in Game 5 of their best-of-seven championship series. Jamie Darlison and Lucas Lapalm scored for the Golden Hawks. The Blues took an early lead with an unanswered first period goal. Both teams scored in the second, with the Blues maintaining their slim lead...
Apr 27, 2024
Marlies edge Senators 4-3
The Toronto Marlies slipped past the Belleville Senators 4-3 in overtime on Friday Night, tying their best of three American Hockey League playoff series. Donovan Sebrango, and Garrett Pilon scored for the Senators. The Marlies took an early lead with a single unanswered goal in the first minute of the first period. Th...
Apr 27, 2024
Students compete in math competition
Students at Albert College competed in a skill-testing math competition on Tuesday. The competition pitted students against each other in head-to-head games as part of a tournament to determine who had the best math skills. Students from grades 1 to 3 competed in addition while grades 4 to 6 tested their skill in multi...
Apr 26, 2024
Disturbance and mischief in Brighton
A Brighton man has been charged with being intoxicated in a public place and causing mischief while later in custody. Northumberland OPP responded to a report of a disturbance on Dundas Street in Brighton around 6:45 p.m. on Thursday. Further reports to police told of the same person at a commercial area just off Princ...
Apr 26, 2024
Comprehensive parking study looking for public feedback
The City of Belleville is seeking public input on downtown parking as part of a comprehensive parking study. Paradigm Transportation Solutions Limited has been contracted to conduct a study to improve parking in the downtown core while also ensuring that the program remains financially sustainable. The first phase of t...
Apr 26, 2024