Bayside Secondary School student wins gold at Skills Ontario Competition
Ian Ketcheson, a student at Bayside Secondary School, won gold in welding at the Skills Ontario Competition on May 7. The event took place at the Toronto Congress Centre. It is Ketcheson's third consecutive year securing the top prize for welding in the province which also earns him a spot to compete nationally. Nation...
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Cram-A-Cruiser for Gleaners on Thursday
Belleville Police Service is celebrating Police Week (May 12-18) by hosting a Cram-A-Cruiser event in support of Gleaners Food Bank. Members of BPS and Gleaners will be collecting food donations at Joe's No Frills at 211 Bell Boulevard from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16. Cash donations will also be accepted.
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Temporary pause in Glenora Ferry service on Thursday
There will be service disruptions of the Glenora Ferry on Thursday. The Ministry of Transportation has informed Prince Edward County that the ferry will have its hydraulic cylinder replaced, on the ramp located on the Glenora side. As a result of the work being done, the ferry will not be in operation from 10 a.m. to 3...
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150th birthday celebration of Belleville City Hall
Heritage Belleville is inviting residents to join them on June 15 to celebrate the 150th birthday of Belleville City Hall. The event will go from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and will feature birthday-themed activities including: Birthday cake Music by Andy Forgie and members of the Quinte Symphony Guided tours of City Hall Perio...
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'Art in the Village' taking place on May 25
The Children's Safety Village Belleville is hosting its inaugural Art in the Village event set to take place on May 25. The event will go from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and is meant to celebrate World Day of Cultural Diversity and Dialogue. Among the activities taking place are: Hula Hoops and Ribbon Dance Chinese Calligraphy M...
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Assault, E-Bike incident, robbery
Belleville police responded to 76 calls for service over a 24-hour period from 5 a.m. on May 14, 2024 to 5 a.m. on May 15, 2024. Assault On May 14, 2024 at 9:41 a.m., Belleville police responded to a residential address in the city's east end for a report of an assault. Upon their arrival, police learned that an adult ...
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All smiles at PECMHF
It's the treat that keeps on giving. The 2024 Smile Cookie results are in. The Tim Hortons annual Smile Cookie campaign raised $12,243.46 for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). "This year's campaign was a smiling success, and it wouldn't have been possible without the loyal support of our ...
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More activity in real estate market
As is normal in the spring home sales in the Quinte region have been on the rise. According to a report by the Central Lakes Association of Realtors in Belleville 66 houses were sold last month, up from 49 in March. The average price was $578,000, an increase from the month before. In Quinte West there were 59 home sal...
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Marty Abrams Nominated for CJHL Coach of the Year
The former head coach/general manager for both local OJHL teams is getting recognized for his incredible season in the Central Canada Hockey League. Marty Abrams was with the Wellington Dukes from 1998-2017 and the Trenton Golden Hawks in 2017-18 He is a finalist for the Canadian Junior Hockey League Coach of the Year....
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City of Belleville seeking input into 2025 budget
The City of Belleville is seeking input from stakeholders for the 2025 Capital and Operating budget process. The Capital Budget is the city's plan for large investments in infrastructure and services, including items like major maintenance to public buildings, construction or purchase of new buildings, purchase of majo...
May 14, 2024