Category Archives: Beyond the Headlines

Beyond the Headlines - the true cost of war
Wars are both messy and costly, and we must never forget who pays the real cost in the conflict. As the newest war continues in the middle east, we are bombarded with stories of the impact it has here...
Paul Martin Mar 12, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - ice rescue in Belleville
Sometimes a story has two parts, and it's important to realize what the main message is. Yesterday, members of the Belleville Fire Department rescued a dog that wandered out onto the melting ice and m...
Paul Martin Mar 11, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - VARAK
Today begins another edition of a week that celebrates the best of the human spirit, and the strength of those who turn tragedy into something more. Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week...
Paul Martin Mar 09, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - appreciating school board fix-it people
I often give praise to teachers and EA's, bus drivers and crossing guards, but I would like to take a moment today to shine the spotlight on some of the hidden heroes of our local education system. I ...
Paul Martin Mar 06, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Military Appreciation Night for Belleville Senators
I would like to take a moment to appreciate a special event being hosted by the Belleville Senators on Saturday as they give thanks to those who defend and serve. The B-Sens are holding their annual M...
Paul Martin Mar 05, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - fundraising drive for accessibility at Bancroft Village Playhouse
I would like to take a moment this morning to share my thanks and encourage people to support the caring people at Tweed & Company Theatre, who are doing their best to make the arts more accessibl...
Paul Martin Mar 04, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Daylight Saving Time must end
The twice-yearly debate is about to end in British Columbia, where the outdated idea of Daylight Saving Time is about to end. Unfortunately, as is often the case, they are about to get it half right. ...
Paul Martin Mar 03, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - U.S. trade demands
Since U.S. President Donald Trump spent 108 minutes selling his case to the American people this week, it's time for a simple update on trade talks. Favouring word economy over volume, I will simply s...
Paul Martin Feb 27, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Belleville Police Budget increase approved
In the battle of expressions, "you get what you pay for" rarely wins over "a penny saved is a penny earned". As Belleville finalized the spending plan for the Friendly City yesterday, one budget had b...
Paul Martin Feb 26, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Coldest Night of the Year walk fundraiser for Grace Inn
As the battle against homelessness continues in Quinte, you have a great chance this weekend to support people helping on the front lines every single day. The Coldest Night of the Year is a winter fu...
Paul Martin Feb 25, 2026

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