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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
Whether you're elbow-deep in mashed potatoes, sneaking an extra slice of pie, or just enjoying a well-deserved day off—today’s the perfect time to slow down, look around, and find something to be thankful for (even if it’s just not being in your inbox... oops 😅).
Let’s dig into this week’s update—no gravy required. Or hey, maybe you're having leftovers for breakfast with extra gravy, and that’s totally cool with us.
New location, same great taste
TOGETHER WITH THAIRIFIC
Thairific is now serving up bold Thai flavours at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Bell Blvd — open six days a week from 12–6:30 p.m.
Check their website for up-to-date hours, special pop-ups, and event bookings. Planning something special? Thairific caters everything from team lunches to big celebrations with a customizable menu of flavour-packed apps and unforgettable entrées.
News Notes
🏆 Local Tourism Leader Wins Provincial Honours
Trevor Norris, Bay of Quinte's tourism development manager, has been named Tourism Champion of the Year by the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario. Talk about putting our region on the map! His innovative work generated over $1.3 million in local economic impact through major sporting events and sustainable tourism initiatives. (Tourism Industry Association of Ontario) Read More →
🚒 Historic Push-In Ceremony Welcomes New Fire Truck
Prince Edward County's $638,280 pumper truck made its grand debut with a charming nod to firefighting history. Local firefighters and council members manually pushed the new vehicle into Picton station, honouring an 18th-century tradition from the horse-drawn era. (Quinte News) Read More →
🌞 Solar Power Boost for New County Hospital
The RBC Foundation has donated $600,000 to power Prince Edward County's new hospital with solar panels. The eco-friendly initiative will generate enough clean energy to offset 30% of the facility's power needs when it opens in 2027. (Quinte Health) Read More →
📊 Job Market Shows Promise in Belleville Region
The Belleville-Quinte West area is outpacing provincial trends with unemployment dropping to 6.6% in September, a welcome shift for local jobseekers. The region's improvement comes as Canada added 60,000 new positions, with full-time work leading the charge. (Statistics Canada) Read More →
🏛️ Belleville City Services Adjust for Thanksgiving Weekend
Most city facilities will take a well-deserved break on this turkey-filled holiday Monday. City Hall, the Quinte Sports Centre, and public transit will pause operations on October 13th, while regular garbage collection continues uninterrupted. (City of Belleville) Read More →
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Events
🎪 Rocktoberfest | October 17 | 5:00 PM | Prince Eddy's Brewing Co.
Dust off your lederhosen for this all-ages beer bash featuring live music, pumpkin painting, and plenty of Oktoberfest shenanigans for just $20 advance admission.
🔧 DIY Like A Girl–Fall Home Prep | October 15 | 6:30-8:30pm | UpFront Café, Belleville
Ladies, ditch the handyman and learn to weatherstrip, caulk, and tackle fall home maintenance like a boss at this hands-on workshop that includes all materials (and zero judgment).
🍔 Burgers, Brews & Live Music | Oct 17 | 5:30-8:30pm | Burger Revolution, Belleville
Grab $5 draft pints while local legend Dave McGrath serenades your dinner at this deliciously laid-back Friday night feast.
🥃 The Great Canadian Bourbon Tasting | Oct 17-18 | 7:00-10:00pm | Belleville Club
Coast-to-coast sipping adventure featuring six provincial bourbons that'll make you forget all about Kentucky.
🏒 Belleville Senators vs Toronto Marlies | Oct 18 | 7:00pm | CAA Arena
Watch our hometown Sens battle it out with the Marlies in what's sure to be a classic Ontario hockey showdown that'll have you spilling your Tim's.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Weather Forecast
Monday: ☁️ High 18°C / Low 10°C - scattered clouds
Tuesday: ☁️ High 21°C / Low 11°C - broken clouds
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Signing Off
Short and sweet—kind of like how long a pumpkin pie really lasts.
Enjoy your day, and if you're being a couch potato with someone today, send this their way too. 🥧🛋️
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