Category Archives: Opinion

Beyond the Headlines - Habitat Village project delayed
Sometimes you don't know what you are dealing with until you peel pack all the layers of the onion, so to speak. The planned Habitat Village development to be constructed in place of the former Bellev...
Paul Martin Jan 07, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Chrystia Freeland
Sometimes your service to your country has a larger impact that most will remember. We will soon big a fond farewell to one of my favourite members of parliament, former Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia...
Paul Martin Jan 06, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - Venezuela
Apparently, a nation can be at war long before one is actually declared. More details will be released today about the court case at the heart of a shocking U.S. military raid over the weekend, where ...
Paul Martin Jan 05, 2026

Beyond the Headlines - New Year's Levee in Belleville
One of Belleville's finest and most storied traditions will write the next chapter tomorrow (Thursday) as we gather for fun and fellowship. The New Year's Levee will be held at the Quinte Sports and W...
Paul Martin Dec 31, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Significant Weather Event notifications
When bad weather hits the area, one of the greatest dangers is a lack of information. The past two days have seen many local municipalities including Belleville, Stirling/Rawdon and Napanee issue decl...
Paul Martin Dec 30, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Trump class warships
The U.S. military complex is about to add it's most appropriately named vessels in history. President Donald Trump has just announced that they will build a new Trump class warship. They will be up to...
Paul Martin Dec 24, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Alberta's potential vote on separation from Canada
It is time for us once again to show one of the most quintessential parts of our Canadian character. We settle things with ballots and not bullets, with discussion and not violence. Alberta's election...
Paul Martin Dec 23, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - violence against Firefighters on the rise
A disturbing trend facing medical officials is now being seen by those who protect us from a literal force of nature. It's no secret that acts of violence have been rising in hospitals, and a new surv...
Paul Martin Dec 22, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - Belleville Senators fire Head Coach
It's never easy to go through major transitions, but it's especially true as the holidays approach. The Belleville Senators relieved head coach David Bell of his duties back on Wednesday. Assistant co...
Paul Martin Dec 19, 2025

Beyond the Headlines - new roundabout in PEC
Sometimes, in traffic at least, it's not a bad thing to be going around in circles. The province announced yesterday that a new roundabout is being built at the intersection of County Road 1 and Highw...
Paul Martin Dec 18, 2025

Weather
Fri Jun 26
Belleville, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 10 km/h ESE. Pressure 1015 mb. Visibility 16 km.
Last Updated: 1:21 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 26
Quinte West, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 12 km/h E. Pressure 1015 mb. Visibility 16 km.
Last Updated: 1:21 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 26
Picton, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Clear. Feels like 15°C. Wind 14 km/h SE. Pressure 1013 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 1:21 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 26
Stirling, ON, Canada
Overcast. Feels like 16°C. Wind 10 km/h ESE. Pressure 1015 mb. Visibility 16 km.
Last Updated: 1:25 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)
Fri Jun 26
Napanee, ON, Canada
Partly Cloudy. Feels like 11°C. Wind 12 km/h SE. Pressure 1014 mb. Visibility 10 km.
Last Updated: 1:25 AM (Time Zone: America/Toronto)



