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Federal government investing $20 million in Wellington Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion
The federal government has come through in a big way for the wastewater treatment plant expansion project in Wellington. MP Chris Malette, joined by Mayor Steve Ferguson, on Thursday morning announced...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026 Photo: Submitted

Thomasburg man charged with assault in Belleville
A Thomasburg man has been charged with assault following an incident in Belleville. On May 20th (Wednesday) at approximately 5:00pm, Belleville Police attended a residence in the city's east end regar...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

Student in east-end Belleville charged with robbery after incident with a weapon
Belleville Police have charged a teen after a student was reportedly threatened with a knife. On May 20th (Wednesday) at approximately 12:45pm, Belleville Police responded to a report of a weapons inc...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

Hits 95.5 Interviews: Tim Porter, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
This morning Bill Halman chatted with Tim Porter, the Artistic Director of the Marble Arts Centre to talk about some of the upcoming shows including their upcoming production of The 25th Annual Putnam...
Kay Joly May 21, 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

Investigative team with BPS receives Chief's Commendation in historic sexual assault case
The Belleville Police Services Board took time to recognize a large group of people this week involved in one of the largest and longest investigations in the city's history. Police Chief Murray Rodd ...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

Downtown at Dusk returns to celebrate the Summer Solstice in Belleville
Downtown Belleville's signature summer celebration is back as Downtown at Dusk returns on Friday, June 19 from 4pm to 10pm in the heart of Downtown Belleville. Held on the summer solstice, this belove...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

Belleville man one of several Canadians aboard Flotilla to Gaza seized by Israeli Forces
A Belleville man has been confirmed as one of a handful of Canadians on a Global Sumud Flotilla seized by Israeli forces. Shahid Mahmood, a Canadian citizen and Belleville resident, was the last of th...
Brock Ormond May 21, 2026 Belleville resident Shahid Mahmood (far right) is part of a Global Sumud Flotilla taking shipments of food and relief to Gaza. Photo: Submitted

Delays expected Thursday at Bridge Street West and Sidney in Belleville
Belleville Public Works continues to work at the intersection of Bridge St. W. and Sidney St. following a motor vehicle collision on Wednesday afternoon. The intersection is currently operating as a f...
Paul Martin May 21, 2026

A Peek at The Machining Center (and a Cool Metal Toolbox) for the Next Generation
Businesses can take steps to expose the upcoming generation to what they do so they realize that there are good jobs available in manufacturing. Sarah Wolters, Co-Owner For the last few March breaks, ...
Quinte Economic Development Commission May 21, 2026