Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
The weekend's almost here and there's some seriously cool stuff happening around our corner of the world.
• 🏆 Local Wins - PR firm hits national stage while author climbs Amazon charts
• 🎉 Weekend Vibes - Valentine's dance party, live music, and hockey romance movie night
• 🍝 Foodie Fun - Italian cooking classes and a magical snow globe dining experience
Let's get to it!
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News Notes
🏆 Local PR Firm Wins National Recognition
Ashley Foley's Belleville-based Foley Communications & Consulting just snagged a 2026 Canadian Choice Award for excellence in public relations. The firm specializes in legacy storytelling and provides free services to community organizations through city grants. (Intelligencer) Read More →
📚 Local Author Hits Amazon #1 with Raw Memoir
Belleville's Amanda Townsend scored instant bestseller status with her debut book about healing from difficult relationships. Her memoir topped Amazon Canada's mental health category within 12 hours of release. (The Intelligencer) Read More →
⛳ Belleville Hosts World's Biggest Long Drive Championship This Summer
The Endless Summer Long Drive Championship returns to Trillium Wood Golf Club June 25-26 for its fifth anniversary. Competitors from Thailand, Singapore, China, and South Korea join for the first time. (Quinte News) Read More →
🚨 Major Contraband Bust at Collins Bay Prison
Corrections officers seized contraband worth $207,221 on Tuesday at the federal institution. The packages contained tobacco, marijuana, cannabis concentrate, and edged weapons. (Quinte News) Read More →
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Events
🎵 Live Music with Nolan Hubbard | Friday 6-9pm | Capers Kitchen
Your Friday night soundtrack is sorted—just call 613-968-7979 to snag a table.
✨ Winter Grounding Series | Fridays through March | Moir House
Weekly mindfulness workshops with a Reiki Grand Master because apparently we all need to slow down and breathe more.
🍝 Northern Italian Cooking Class | Jan 29 & Feb 1 | The Waring House
Learn to make proper pasta while pretending you're not just here for the wine and apron.
🏒 Hockey Romance Movie Night | Feb 6th 2026 6pm-9pm | The Grind & Vine
Book girlies unite for Heated Rivalry screening with themed cocktails, trivia, and the eternal Shane vs Ilya debate.
💃 Valentine's Dance Party at Stella's Eatery | February 14 | Stella's Eatery
Whether you're celebrating love or nursing a broken heart, come eat your feelings and dance them off with live music and DJ sets.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Foodie Friday
Winter just got a whole lot cozier — their heated glass domes are booking fast for intimate groups of 2-10. Perfect timing for those who want the winter aesthetic without the winter freeze.
❄️ $35 per person gets you wine flight plus heated comfort — because nobody should choose between good wine and warm toes.
🍷 Weekend availability Friday through Sunday, 11am-3pm? Your girls' trip just found its centerpiece.
🧀 Add charcuterie to turn wine tasting into proper winter feasting.
Sometimes the best winter experiences happen inside a bubble — call 613-476-8338 to claim your dome.
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Signing Off
Stay warm, stay cozy, and maybe make plans outdoors for another weekend. If someone came to mind while reading, send this along—plans are better when they’re shared.
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