Operation Red Nose begins 2017 season Belleville, ON, Canada / Quinte News Amanda Smith Nov 25, 2017 | 4:40 AM The 2016 Operation Red Nose banner signed by all of the volunteers. The first night of Operation Red Nose saw over 640 kms travelled. There were 46 volunteers that offered 24 rides to 52 clients. Operation Red Nose runs every weekend until January 1st.