Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines - the newest COSTCO tease
In the world of announcements, there is a big difference between cake and icing. Yesterday, we received the latest in what has become the worst kept rumour in the history of the city, another tease fo...
Paul Martin May 28, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - new business thriving in familiar location in Belleville
A new chapter has begun at a location with a rich and vibrant history in Belleville. Yesterday, they held a ribbon cutting for the new Ya YA Foods Belleville/Truss Beverage Co location at 540 College ...
Paul Martin May 27, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - additions to the Belleville Cenotaph
A total of 30 names will soon be added to a location dedicated to remembering the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for our freedom. Last night, Belleville Council approved a motion to submit a ...
Paul Martin May 26, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Iran - US war possibly ending soon
Sometimes the news tells you something not by the headlines, but by what isn't being said. As the day was winding down yesterday, we were starting to hear about the cornerstones of a new deal to end t...
Paul Martin May 25, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - school safety
As more candidates step forward for municipal elections in the fall, let's not forget that another vital group of seats are up for grabs that are responsible for our most treasured local resource. Whi...
Paul Martin May 22, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Commendation for investigative team at Belleville Police Service
Sometimes the greatest heroes are those who achieve the biggest victories while never seeing the spotlight. On Tuesday, several individuals and groups were officially recognized at the Belleville Poli...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - election fever is building
One of the best things about municipal election campaigns was on full display yesterday in Quinte West. I went out to Dahlia May for Zack Card's official launch of his Mayoral campaign yesterday morni...
Paul Martin May 20, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Victoria Day weekend's deadly history in Quinte
As the unofficial start of summer rapidly approaches, I am again met with a sense of caution and dreadful anticipation. While the Victoria Day weekend means the start of barbeques, road trips and many...
Paul Martin May 15, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Hastings County's supportive housing success
Some of the people on the front lines of the battle to save lives in the Quinte Region have new numbers worth celebrating. Hastings County's Community and Human Services committee just received a repo...
Paul Martin May 14, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - news priorities of the public
I am constantly amazed by what stories get attention while others are almost completely overlooked. On Monday, Belleville Council reversed course on a land transfer for a piece of property near the wa...
Paul Martin May 13, 2026

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