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In today’s buzz;

• New doctor to make Quinte home

• Things to do this long weekend for everyone

• More local sports champs

  and more…

🥅🏒 Cousins to head East on the 401

It’s been one roller coaster of a summer for the Stanley Cup champ. First the Stanley Cup in game 7 with Florida. Then a day with the cup in his hometown of Belleville, Ontario, and now he inks a deal with the Ottawa Senators on a one-year contract per TSN. Have yourself a day Nick! Fans of the team and Cousins will be able to enjoy a home opener vs his old team the Florida Panthers. Can he help them get to a playoff spot this year? Congratulations once again to Nick Cousins - best of luck this year in the nation’s capital.

The Digest

🩺✅ Welcome to Quinte, Dr. Ronak Brahmbhatt

Docs by the Bay has recruited a new family physician for Quinte West and Brighton. Dr. Brahmbhatt, with extensive medical qualifications and experience, began practicing this month. He is the 18th physician recruited since 2017, reflecting the organization’s commitment to regional healthcare needs. More on Dr. Brahmbhatt here.

🌉✅ Re-Bridging the Gap

The Skyway Bridge rehabilitation in the Bay of Quinte was celebrated on August 28, 2024. The project included a new bridge deck, support repairs, and shoulder widening. This bridge is crucial for local tourism and residents. QuinteNews has more.

💪YMCA Quinte West

The John Williams YMCA of Quinte West is set to re-open Saturday, as planned.

🚧 Millennium Trail Section to Close for Maintenance

A section of the Millennium Trail in Quinte West will be closed for several weeks starting Tuesday. The closure is due to maintenance work aimed at improving the trail’s condition. The affected area stretches from County Road 64 to the Carrying Place swing bridge. More details here.

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What’s Happenin’

🖌️🎨 15th Annual Rednersville Road Art Tour
📅 Aug 31 - Sept 2 10am - 5pm
📍 Rednersville Road, County Rd.3, Prince Edward County

This weekend. 14 stops. 27 artists. Rednersville Road artists are opening their homes and studios this weekend, inviting visitors to view and purchase original artworks. The event features a diverse range of styles, media, and prices. From abstracts to realistic paintings, from ceramics to woodworking, to a wide range of visual art, there is something unique and interesting for everyone.

 ✨🌸🥳 Doki-Doki Anniversary Sale
📅 Aug 30 - Sept 2
📍 214 Front Street, Belleville

Doki Doki is a specialty store that imports hard-to-find Japanese, Korean, and Chinese items, including anime collectibles, plushies, snacks, and cosplay supplies. This weekend they’re hosting an Anniversary Sale! The event will feature gift card giveaways, mystery prizes, and plenty of amazing deals throughout the shop. Happy birthday, from the BoQ Buzz! 🎁

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Business Spotlight

🌯Mucho Burrito
📍 161 Bridge St W, Unit 7, Belleville

Hola west end amigos - the second location in the city has now opened. Mucho Burrito brings you a fiesta of flavors with a vibrant, customizable dining experience! Dive into fresh, delicious Mexican-inspired dishes where you can build your own burritos, tacos, quesadillas, and bowls. Check out the franchises site for the menu.

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🌽Cricklewood Farm
🗓️ Open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 10:30am to 5:30pm or Saturday and Sunday from 9:30am to 5:30pm
📍14953 Hwy 2, Brighton

Cricklewood Farm in Brighton is now open for the season! Enjoy fresh produce, a 6-acre corn maze, and family-friendly activities from August 24 to November 3, 2024. We went last year, it was a blast for the whole family - apple picking, pumpkin patches, and more!

🌲📚 Wildhearts PEC: Where Nature and Learning Grow Together

Edwin County Farms plans to open Wildhearts PEC, a nature-based kindergarten and holistic grade school. The program, inspired by Waldorf and Forest Schools, will offer part-time and full-time options for children in Grades 1-4. The new log cabin schoolhouse is nearly complete, with a planned start in late fall. Initial enrollment will include eight full-time and 15 part-time students, with a goal to grow to 40. The cost is estimated at $65-$75 per day. Can they make a school like this for adults? Full story here.

📚 Summary of the HPEDSB Board Meeting Summary, August 26, 2024

• Prime Minister’s Award for Teaching Excellence: Angela Burr received the award for inclusivity and patience.

• Board Recognition: Angela Burr recognized for teaching excellence.

• Swearing in of Student Trustees: Alisha Makkar, Julia Cranshaw, Matthew Shalla sworn in.

• Code of Conduct Updates: Changes for vaping, mobile devices, social media.

• Easthill Elementary School: New school opening September 4, 2024.

• Central Hastings School Greenspace: New track and amenities, completion by November 2024.

  Check out the full board summary here

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Local Sports Highlights

🟠🏆 More Silverware Headed to Brighton

Is there something in the water in Brighton? First the women’s and now the men, too? The Bay of Quinte Men’s Soccer League had its final games conclude this week and there’s a new winner for Division 1. The Brighton Orange finished top of the table with a record of 9-2-2. They’ll be back to defend the title next summer. ^{Here’s the champs winning roster; Erik Shannon, Sheldon Holden, Keith Couperus, Josh Warner, Michael Warner, Andrew Warner, Cole Masterson, Stephane Ahanda, Denholm Blair, Aidan Molenhuis, Aaron Molenhuis, Nikalous McColl, Tieran Tsokos, Ian Molenhuis, Cooper Reid, Tim Chatson, Kyle Couperus, Paul Mpeleng, Kyle McNeely, Jesse Heffernan, Kyle Joy, and Ethan Reynolds.}

⚽🏆Clean Sweep for Moira Santos

Moira Santos made easy work of Division 2 with a record of 12-0-0 in the BQMSL this season. They’ll be moving up to Division 1 next year to take on some teams with a long history of success. Will they be able to hold up the win streak? ^{Winning roster here; Deanjay Byfield, Iztcoat Gonzalez, Jose Andres Trujillo Rojas, Tomas Martinez, Jacob Rushlow-Shore, Samuel Robertson, Eduardo Martinez, Brian Santos, Owen Jancar, Grant Cole, Matthew Borthwick, Jack Ireland, Michael Readwin, Logan Ludlam, Dylan Toland, Riley Grigg, Kieran Metcalfe, Gabe Rozeboom, Scott Thompson, and Bradley Dath.}

🦅🏈Quinte Skyhawks Home Opener
📅 Sept 1 1pm
📍 Loyalist College, Belleville

Join them as they host the Ottawa Sooners for the home opener. More info on gameday and tickets here.

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