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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

December's bringing holiday spirit and community connections right to our doorstep.

Let’s take a closer look at what’s happening. And yes—the Home of the Week is worth sticking around for.

Christmas season is here, and so are the cozy staples.

Bay of Quinte Clothing Club just dropped a limited amount of thier winter collection featuring locally designed toques, hoodies, and embroidered crewnecks that actually make you want the cold weather.

Everything’s made for comfort, with soft fabrics and subtle Bay pride stitched in. Perfect for morning coffee runs, lake walks, or gifting to someone who loves the BOQ.

👉 Shop the Winter Collection

Free local delivery across the Bay. Limited stock available.

🎬 Belleville resident acts with 'Stranger Things' cast in Netflix x T-Mobile ad
Sometimes the audition tape actually works. Twenty-one-year-old Titus Tolentino landed a gig as Noah Schnapp's body double in a Netflix commercial, filmed over four days in Toronto. Not bad for a local lad who started at a talent convention just two years ago. Read More →

🏆 Local builders celebrated at annual excellence awards
The Quinte Home Builders' Association handed out their 2025 ACE Awards at the National Airforce Museum last Friday. Tobey Developments took Builder of the Year while Warren and Co. Contracting swept both Renovator of the Year and Consumer's Choice. Nice to see local craftsmanship getting proper recognition. Proceeds support youth entering construction trades. (Quinte News) Read More →

👕 Three Oaks Thrift to close Dec. 19
Sometimes the most meaningful work means making difficult choices. The Three Oaks Foundation is closing its thrift store on December 19th to focus resources on their core mission of ending intimate partner violence. They're launching The Oak Room instead—a client-focused clothing program directly supporting women in their emergency shelter. (InQuinte) Read More →

🎪 Belleville Opens 2026 Tourism Grant Applications
Planning something special for next year? The city's first round of tourism grants is now accepting applications with up to $10,000 available for events that draw visitors and boost local spending. Perfect timing for those ambitious festival dreams. Applications close January 30th, so don't wait until the last minute. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🎁 10th annual CopShop returns to bring holiday cheer
Some traditions just get better with age, and CopShop is proving that beautifully. Twelve local children will get their own personal police shopping companions at Quinte Mall, complete with gift cards and winter essentials. Because nothing says holiday magic quite like a cop with a shopping list. (InQuinte) Read More →

🅿️ Feed the Meter is back again this December!
Your $1.75 parking fee downtown now feeds local students instead of city coffers. Because apparently the only thing better than avoiding a parking ticket is knowing your quarters bought someone breakfast. All proceeds through December support The Learning Foundation's Food for Learning Program in Belleville and Picton. (City of Belleville) Read More →

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❄️ Winter Wanderland Holiday Market | December 7, 11am-4pm | Wander the Resort
Shop local vendors, snap pics with Santa in luxury Nordic cabins, and meet some adorable alpacas at this festive outdoor market with free entry.

🍷 Snowshoe Tour and Tastings | Winter Season | Three Dog Winery
Trek through snow-dusted vineyards to a cozy sugar shack where wine tastings meet bonfire vibes and light lunch ($60-65).

🎄 Quinte West Festival of Trees | Dec 5-7 | Trent Port Marina
Free holiday fun with decorated trees, artisan market, hot chocolate, and a visit from the Holly Jolly Trolley on Saturday.

🎄 Elvis: A Christmas Special | December 4, 7:00 PM | The Empire Theatre
The King meets Christmas in what's sure to be a hip-swiveling holiday spectacle.

🎅 The Jersey Nights Before Christmas Show – 3rd Annual | December 6, 7:30 PM | The Empire Theatre
Three years running of Jersey-style Christmas magic because apparently we can't get enough of this combo.

🎵 NQ Arbuckle Live at Signal Brewery | December 5 | Signal Brewery
Canada's gravelly-voiced alt-country poet brings his barroom confessions and heartland poetry to Corbyville for a night of roots-driven rock.

🥂 New Year's Eve Speakeasy at Signal Brewery | December 31st | 86 River Road, Belleville
Step through the hidden door for a 1920s-style celebration with prime rib dinner, live jazz, dancing, and your very own secret password for entry.

🏛️ Extraordinary Heritage Estate with Modern Luxury Amenities
This remarkable 1862 heritage property spans nearly half a town block in downtown Picton, featuring 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 5,000 square feet of meticulously renovated living space with soaring 11-foot ceilings, chef-style kitchen, vaulted great room, private gym with sauna and cold plunge, plus resort-style outdoor amenities including heated pool and built-in outdoor kitchen.

• 🏠 Premium entertaining spaces include custom bar lounge, theatre room with projector, and spacious recreation room with built-in speakers throughout
• 🛁 Spa-like primary suite features boutique hotel-style design with marble slab ensuite, double walk-in shower, soaking tub, and custom walk-in closet
• 🏊 Private resort grounds showcase professionally landscaped half-block lot with heated inground pool, hot tub, pergola kitchen, and multiple seating areas

(REALTOR.ca) Read More →

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