Author Archives: Mary Thomas

There was a significant drop in the number of people on Hastings County Ontario Works benefits during 2018. The report was presented to a meeting of the Hastings County Community and Human Resources c...

The Belleville Senators team outlined its contribution to the city, at city council this week. In his presentation, Chief Operating Officer Rob Mullowney noted the team has had a strong economic impac...

There will be a chance to walk the red carpet when Belleville General Hospital Foundation holds its Gala Night this fall. The Foundation kicked off its A Night at the Oscars Gala Fundraiser Tuesday an...

The rezoning's done - Costco's coming Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk called it "a great day for Belleville" as city council amended some zoning to allow the Costco development on Bell Boulevard. Panci...

Belleville has a new committee to oversee economic and tourism development in the city. The Economic and Destination Development committee was approved by city council at its meeting Monday night. It ...

Hastings County is joining the push to have a certain grape be added to the list of wine varieties that can be sold without certain provincial controlling regulations. The Marquette grape is one that ...

Belleville's Director of Finance and Treasurer is heading for retirement and has some advice for the city. Twenty-nine years to the day that Brian Cousins joined the city's treasury department, he del...

With the ice vanishing from the Bay of Quinte, the volunteers of Quinte Search and Rescue have a message for people wanting to enjoy the local waterways this spring and summer. The local unit of the C...

Belleville city council wrapped up its budget in a one day session at city hall on Tuesday, following cuts from the draft figures that brought down the original tax increase proposals. It was the 22nd...

Belleville city council begins a possible three days of debate for the 2019 operating budget on Tuesday. The result will have an affect on municipal taxes. Director of Finance Brian Cousins is present...