Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

Ever so often, a great news story comes along that lifts your spirits and stays with you. Yesterday was that day. It hit in just the right way, showing the beauty of curiosity and wonder in the eyes o...

Automated Speed Enforcement cameras are not the problem; speeding is. On Monday, Belleville Council accepted a staff report that did not support Coun. Kelly Henderson's request to disable the cameras ...

In a time of crisis, we witness the remarkable courage and dedication of those who serve on the front lines. As wildfires rage across most provinces and in recent days here in southern Ontario, I'd li...

One of my favourite events that was recently a huge success in Quinte West will also return Belleville to delight children of all ages next month. Touch-a-Truck was held in Centennial Park in Quinte W...

There are no borders when it comes to crime, and thankfully those who serve and protect are more than willing to cross a few lines to get the job done. On Thursday, there was a joint police operation ...

As we start a new year, there are many things I am looking forward to and some I am not. While progress has been made locally on the new homelessness hub in Belleville, it is this year that the facili...

When someone you know and respect retires, you feel happy for them. When it happens just a little too often, it raises other questions. Belleville is currently looking for a new Chief of Police since ...