Author Archives: Mary Thomas

It's spring, Canada Geese are back, and Belleville officials say this is affecting the use of waterfront trails. Officials say the birds exhibit territorial behavior, hissing at walkers, and refusing ...

Belleville's library is broadening its service to the public, opening its doors on Sunday afternoons. City council approved the Belleville Public Library budget which includes four hours opening on Su...

Transit manager Matt Coffey said his department is considering the Quinte Mall, the North East Industrial Park, and the area at Cannifton Road and College Street as centres where shuttle service could...

Councillor Egerton Boyce says "active transportation is big thing this year" and the addition to transit of one new staff position is one indication. BOYCE BUDGET Mayor Christopher is predicting a goo...

Two items were in front of Belleville city council Tuesday dealing with the condition of properties in the city, one went forward, one did not. On the first day of a three-day budget debate council ha...

Belleville's mayor says the city's transit system is missing out in not serving commuters in the North East Industrial Park. Mayor Taso Christopher told council, during the budget debate Tuesday, ther...

Improper assessments by the Municipal Properies Assessment Corporation is costing Belleville millions of dollars in taxes. A total of 2 million has to be repaid within 120 days Treasurer Brian Cousins...

Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Sandy Watson-Moyles appeared before city council last night to remind councillors that the Three Oaks/Walk a Mile in Her Shoes event will be held May 13. Watson-Moyles says Th...

The province is moving ahead with allowing second units in houses despite municipal concerns. The province is expected to hand down its decision later this year to allow the second units within single...

Proposals for changes to the provincial health standards would allow local public health officials to adapt programs and services based on local needs. Hastings Prince Edward Resident Medical Officer ...