Author Archives: Mary Thomas

The window is open for employers to apply to get funding for hiring young Canadians for summer jobs. The federal government says that this year up to 120,000 job opportunities will be available, a 50%...

The January 4 article announcing Craig Ballard as the new President and CEO of Elexicon Group stated the company provides electricity to Belleville urban residents. Elexicon Energy, the affiliate to E...

The town of Deseronto is positioning itself for increased tourism in 2021 and onward. Mayor Don Johnston tells Quinte News the town is looking toward more use of the waterfront and possibly some trail...

The proposal to allow three small businesses on a Belleville farm raised a number of concerns at Belleville's Planning Committee last night. Consultant Spencer Hutchison outlined the plan by owner Bri...

A proposal to develop a transition home for women with life-controlling drug or alcohol addiction, or depression, is making its way through Belleville's Planning system. The rezoning application for t...

The Potters Creek Subdivision has plans to expand once again but residents of the area continue to object. The plan was presented at a meeting of Belleville's Planning Committee Monday night. The prop...

A new plan to increase outflows from Lake Ontario for the next two months is a step shoreline residents and some municipalities have been asking for, because of high waters and flooding. The Lake Onta...

The company that provides electricity to Belleville urban residents has a new top executive. The Board of Directors of Elexicon Group Inc. has announced the appointment of Craig Ballard as the company...

The upgrades to the sewage system is a major issue as Tweed looks ahead to the year of 2021. Mayor Jo-Anne Albert tells Quinte News this council, and three town councils in the past, have been working...

The mayor of Belleville looks back on the year 2020, commending city staff and residents in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Mayor Mitch Panciuk tells Quinte News the city was able to give some add...