Author Archives: Mary Thomas

It was an emotional meeting of Belleville city council on Monday as outgoing Belleville city councillors spoke of their time serving the city. The agenda for the last meeting of this present city coun...

All terrain vehicle riders in Northumberland County are showing "generous" support for food programs in the area schools. Northumberland ATV Riders came through with $2,000 from their latest fundraisi...

The Quinte area is becoming part of the worldwide effort to end gender-based violence against women and girls. Belleville is now part of of the United Nations effort and Grandmothers Advocacy Network ...

The annual Toy Drive by Santa's helpers, Belleville's firefighters, is well underway with a couple of fundraising events coming up. The firefighters and their helpers are busy in the warehouse packing...

The United Way of Quinte has passed one-third of its $2 million fund-raising goal for this year. The Bootlegger Bash on the weekend raised $22,000, $5,000 under last year's total. Executive Director K...

On Monday, Hospice Quinte paid special recognition to a volunteer who has been a member for more than 20 years. Marie Savage has supported the organization as a donor, board member, fundraiser, event ...

Quinte West is faced with a shortage of rental units but is planning for a change that could help. Director of Planning and Development Brian Jardine says the availability of rental units is below 3%,...

There will be another headache for drivers related to the closures at the Norris Whitney bridge between Belleville and Prince Edward County, particularly in the morning commute hours. Although the clo...

(Photo:Marilyn Warren/City of Belleville) The 20th annual Belleville Nighttime Santa Claus Parade will hit the road for a magical and festive Sunday evening. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. from th...

The Santa Claus parade comes to town in Belleville this Sunday and there are some extra precautions being taken along the route. Earlier this fall the parade underwent a bit of controversy about a pos...