Author Archives: Mary Thomas

This is the year Belleville marks its 200th birthday and a number of people are planning the celebrations to mark the milestone. Two hundred years ago Belleville's population sat at 150 people. They w...

Northumberland County has approved a Master Plan for a multi-faceted transportation network throughout the county. The Master Plan, the result of two years of study, contains analysis of traffic patte...

The cost of running the two Long Term Care facilities in Hastings County could jump just over 12% this year. The budget recently approved by the Long Term Care committee would mean Belleville, Quinte ...

It seems Belleville is making its way through this winter well under budget for snow removal, despite this recent snow storm. Belleville has a $2 million budget for snow removal in 2017. Manager of tr...

One of Belleville's city road projects, that's been waiting in the wings for years, is expected to get underway this spring, or early summer. More than 20 years ago developers in the area of Haig Road...

The Hastings-Quinte social services department is holding the line with its 2017 budget. The $73.2 million budget is just under last year's total. Hastings County CAO Jim Pine says the slight increase...

Officials have finally caught up with former Belleville businessman Jim Sinclair, wanted in connection with thousands of dollars he owes Hastings County. Sinclair owes nearly $1 million in environment...

Director of Recreation, Culture and Community Services Mark Fluhrer has issued a "clarification " for statements, regarding Ball Construction and the Yardmen Arena project, made to the media during a ...

The Hastings-Quinte Social Services department has undergone a major reorganization which is aimed at making a difference for its clients. Consultant Michael Rowland recenty submitted his report to Ha...