Category Archives: News

More teachers, DECEs and soundboards coming to local public schools
The first board meeting of the year at the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board included some encouraging numbers. Enrollment is up at elementary schools with the board. Current enrolment ...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026 Thank you to the Learning Foundation (L to R): Chair of the Board Dr. Kari Kramp; HPELF Chair of the Board Nancy Roberts; HPELF Executive Director Kellie Brace; and HPEDSB Chief Executive Officer Katherine MacIver.

McDougall Insurance Golf Tourney raises $17,365 for Hastings Prince Edward Learning Foundation
McDougall Insurance is proud to announce that its 15th annual charity golf tournament raised $17,365 in support of the Hastings Prince Edward Learning Foundation, helping support programs that provide...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026 Pictured from left to right: Erin Hough, Jenn Barrett, Christian Hutchison, Kerri Cooper and Ross McDougall

Savour the Flavour: Belleville's Mac & Cheese Fest is back Oct. 3
Following the overwhelming success of the last year's event, Savour the Flavour is back for its third annual mac and cheese contest on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm in Downtown Bell...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026

Belleville to send letter to province asking to be reimbursed for doctor recruitment efforts
Belleville is going to approach the province for money to reimburse the city for its doctor recruitment efforts. Council voted unanimously on Monday (9-0 in favour) of a motion from Councillor Paul Ca...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026 Belleville Councillor Paul Carr / City of Belleville.

Contract awarded for redevelopment of Belleville fairgrounds site
Belleville has council has cleared the way for future development at the site of the former Fairgrounds property in the city's west end. At Monday's meeting, Council approved a $3.7 million tender fro...
Brock Ormond Sep 29, 2026 Photo: City of Belleville

One person dead after fatal crash north of Napanee
One person is dead following a fatal crash that closed Highway 7 northeast of Kaladar for hours on Monday. The Frontenac Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is investigating a two-vehicl...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026

UPDATE - man who went missing in Kingston has been found
UPDATE - Wesley has been found safe and sound and Kingston Police want to thank the public for their help. ORIGINAL STORY - Kingston Police are seeking public assistance locating missing individual. W...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026

Belleville Council waves property taxes on new YMCA site
Belleville Council has extended the support they already provide for the YMCA to the organization's future home. Council approved a measure at Monday's meeting to waive the property taxes for the YMCA...
Paul Martin Sep 29, 2026

Belleville's Homelessness Task Force releases report on solutions to crisis
Belleville's Homelessness Task Force is emphasizing a solution of housing with expanded emergency and healthcare supports to address the homelessness crisis in the city. A 37-page homelessness report ...
Brock Ormond Sep 28, 2026

Community citizens and groups asked to support merry tradition in 2026
Belleville will be lit up bright soon for the holiday season and the community is once again being asked to hop in to support a very merry tradition this year. The City's Lighting Display Committee is...
Brock Ormond Sep 28, 2026

Weather
Fri Oct 30
Belleville, ON, Canada
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Last Updated: 7:54 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
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Quinte West, ON, Canada
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Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
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Stirling, ON, Canada
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Napanee, ON, Canada
Clear. Feels like 7°C. Wind 17 km/h NNW. Pressure 1024 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 7:57 PM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)





