First Hindu Temple, Caribbean Festival & Weekend Events

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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

We’re calling this one a “Newspresso Shot”… a quick, punchy hit of local news that’ll leave you wired, in-the-know, and ready to crush your day.

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.

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News Notes

🌴Caribbean Festival Returns with Three Days of Island Vibes
Mark your calendars for a sun-soaked celebration as the Caribbean Festival returns to Belleville for its fourth year from August 15-17, 2025 - bringing the warmth of island culture to Ontario. The festival spans three venues with highlights including the Fête en Blanc yacht party, a downtown parade, and a Caribbean gospel brunch. (Postmedia Staff) Read More →

🕉️ First Hindu Temple Coming
The BAPS Swaminarayan faith has officially found a home at 116 Pinnacle Street for Belleville's first-ever Hindu temple. The landmark building, formerly housing Smokin' 116 Bistro, will undergo renovations starting this month with plans to welcome worshippers and community members by year's end. (Quinte News) Read More →

🚓 Busy Day(s) for Police with Nearly 100 Calls
Our local police force handled a whopping 96 calls in just 24 hours, including an assault case and an e-bike theft from Cannifton Road. Officers worked round-the-clock from July 31 to August 1. (InQuinte) Read More →

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Events

🏰 Medieval Madness | Saturday, August 9 | 3-8 PM | Bob Wannamaker Amphitheatre, Centennial Park
Knights, falcons, and free medieval merriment await at this time-traveling festival that'll have you speaking in thees and thous before sunset.

🎸 Default Live at Base31 | Saturday Aug 9 | 7:30 PM | Base31 Drill Hall
Canadian rock heavyweights Default bring their arena-sized anthems and JUNO-winning hits to an intimate venue for one electrifying night.

🎨 PEC Studio Tour Summer Preview Show | August 8-10 | 10am-5pm (Fri until 9pm) | County Arts Lab, 206 Main St, Picton
Get a sneak peek at 62 local artists' works spanning everything from oil paintings to woodturning in the historic Picton Armoury - and yes, admission is completely free!

🎨 Pottery Painting with Alpacas | Aug 7, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM | County Creative, 256 Picton Main St
Paint pottery while adorable alpacas roam nearby in this delightfully quirky evening that could only happen in Prince Edward County.

🚁 Helicopter Golf Ball Drop Raffle | August 8, 2025 | 1:00 PM | Oak Hills Golf Club, Stirling
Watch 2,000 numbered golf balls rain down from a helicopter for your chance to win $5,000 while supporting Trenton Memorial Hospital's ER Campaign.

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Monday: ☀️ High 30°C / Low 16°C - clear sky

Tuesday: ☁️ High 31°C / Low 17°C - broken clouds

Wednesday: ☁️ High 32°C / Low 16°C - overcast clouds

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Signing Off

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