Prince Charles and Camilla pose for a photo at the Norman Hardie Winery in Prince Edward County, as part of the 2017 Royal Tour, on June 30, 2017. (Photo: David Foot / Quinte News)
2017 was a big year for Canada and the federal government.
As we continue to look back at the year that was, we talked with MP Neil Ellis about what stood out.
Ellis says the main highlight to him was Canada’s 150th birthday.
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife Sophie in Prince Edward County (Photo: submitted)
Ellis recently handed out Canada 150 coins to residents in the Bay of Quinte riding who make a big difference.
Ellis says with the arrival of the Shorelines Casino Belleville, major infrastructure projects and the AHL Senators moving into Quinte, 2017 is a year to celebrate.
He says the base, the local wineries and the great fishing and waterways, the Bay of Quinte area is thriving.
(L-R) Ottawa Senators Coach and Belleville native Marc Crawford, Senators General Manager Pierre Dorion, Owner Eugene Melnyk, Belleville Mayor Taso Christopher and American Hockey League President Dave Andrews drop the ceremonial face off between Belleville Defenceman Eric Burgdoerfer and Syracuse Crunch Forward Cory Conacher, prior to the BSens home opener, on November 1, 2017. (Photo: Belleville Senators / AHL Images)
