Author Archives: Mary Thomas

Plans for a major subdivision, proposed for Belleville's Thurlow Ward, came before Belleville's Planning Committee Monday night. The Geertsma Homes project would include 367 residential units on a 21....

The Highway of Heroes Tree Campaign and Forests Ontario have joined forces to pay tribute to soldiers of the Canadian armed forces, past and present. The two agencies have joined forces in a tree plan...

The annual holiday appeal to help serve children in the Greater Napanee to Kingston area is falling behind this season. The annual Tree of Hope campaign of the Family and Children's Services of Fronte...

It's here - influenza has officially arrived in the Quinte area. Hastings Prince Edward Pubic Health indicates that Quinte Health Care is reporting the first case of the flu. Public Health Program Man...

Plans are moving ahead to redevelop Stanley Park in Belleville's east end. The park, at Edgehill and Forest Hill streets, has not had a play structure for many years. Manager of Transportation and Ope...

Belleville has approved a capital budget of $37.4 million, down more than $8 million from last year. City council met in special session Wednesday wrapping up the proposed two-day debate in little ove...

Mayor Mitch Pancfiuk says he's "excited" to see the four proposals presented to council for development of the Memorial Arena and the Canadian Legion building. Four presentations were made to city cou...

More than 100 members of the public packed Belleville city council chambers and some stood at the doorway Tuesday night as four plans were presented regarding the future of Memorial arena and Canadian...

Belleville Lions Club has helped a dream come true for the Field of Dreams project in the city. Lions Club President Larry Brown presented a cheque for $11,072.90 to Field of Dreams Chair Lisa Newman-...

A new program run by the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health offers free dental care for low-income seniors. The program was launched by the province in a "phased" approach across Ontario and will ex...