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Local pharmacists are considering their options as the government prepares to cut the amount of their "professional allowances." Some pharamcies could lose as much as 300-thousand dollars a year. Phar...

Operation HESTIA was a success. The Joint Task Force in helping rebuild Hati has now ended, but the impact Canada has made as part of that team will remain. Major Kevin Skirrow and Major Eric Cyr of 8...

The issue of Belleville's Police Services Board budget, that caused so much controversey during last week's city budget, was raised again at City Council. Councillor Tom Lafferty raised the question o...

Belleville cyclist Damon Allen hopes to raise 50-thousand dollars to help children and their families living with cancer. Allen, a national rider in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride, appeared befor...

Summer may seem a long way off, but Belleville's Canada Day committee is already gearing up for the big day July first. Spokesman Greg Johnson told city Council last night the celebration completely c...

Belleville is following up on recommendations from a consultant's review of its building inspection department, and local builders are pleased with the cutting of the red tape. Chief building Official...

Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis says many people in the community are eligible to win provincial awards....they just need to be nominated. Mayor Ellis told City Council last night there are 20-different a...

Thick black smoke billowing from the north end of downtown Belleville caused the 9-1-1 lines to light up at the city's fire department. Fire crews and police responded to the parking lot at the Cleari...

Brighton has cancelled the tender to upgrade the Bay Street Marina on Lake Ontario for now. Following a Brigjton Waterfront Masterplan Committee meeting last night, Councillor Brian Ostrander said the...

Once again, Brighton has been denied a federal funding grant. Mayor Chris Herrington says the municipality is disappointed its application for 50-thousand dollars to hire a part time employee to upgra...