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 ...
13h ago
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...
13h ago
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....
15h ago
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
Campbellford Memorial Hospital marks completion of HVAC project
Campbellford Memorial Hospital has announced it has successfully completed its HVAC project. Work on the project was done in collaboration with CMH and TRANE, the company tasked with upgrading the hospital's HVAC system. The hospital received over $6 million in one-time capital funding from the Ontario government that ...
May 14, 2024
Belleville council supports calls for AODA funding, increasing library and museum funding
Belleville City Council gave its support to several resolutions from other municipalities at its meeting on Monday. Among them was a resolution from Prince Edward County strongly encouraging the provincial government to create a "Municipal Accessibility Fund." Such a fund would allow municipalities to develop...
May 14, 2024
Scam alert in Northumberland County
Northumberland OPP is warning of a recent scam that has resurfaced in the area. Recently, the public have reported being flagged down by individuals appearing to be in distress or requesting money for gas or other reasons such as losing their wallet. Locations vary from Highway 401 ramps to county and municipal roadway...
May 14, 2024
Northumberland Land Trust growing with donation of 80-plus acres
A donation to the Northumberland Land Trust (NLT) will create the 15th property under the organization's care. On Tuesday, NLT announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding for the future acquisition of more than 80 acres of land just east of the town of Castleton. President Rob Kennedy says donor Dari Haddon h...
May 14, 2024
Zero tolerance for bad behaviour with RZone Policy
The City of Belleville is following the lead of several other Ontario cities by implementing a policy to promote a respectful, safe and supportive environment The RZone policy is in response to a noticeable rise in inappropriate behaviour at various locations around the city in recent years, including City Hall, the li...
May 14, 2024
Belleville ranked 12th safest Canadian city in new study
A new study from Preszler Injury Lawyers found that Belleville ranked 12th among Canadian cities when it comes to safety. Research was conducted by Preszler Injury Lawyers who investigated the cities least likely to be affected by arson, robbery, impaired driving, and burglary. Using data from the Canadian Crime Index,...
May 14, 2024