Goooood morning Bay of Quinte!
Fresh snow, fresh opportunities, and fresh reasons to get out and explore what's happening in our corner of the world.
• 🏒 Sports & Community — Kaliyev hits the All-Star stage while new co-working spaces open doors
• 🍽️ Food & Markets — Crystal Catch brings fresh seafood to Market Street plus storefront dreams coming true
• 🎉 Weekend Plans — Line dancing, sound baths, and African rhythms heating up Valentine's week
Let's dive in and see what's cooking!
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News Notes
💼 Prince Edward County Opens Free Co-Working Space
Need somewhere to work besides your kitchen table? The county just launched County Commons Co-Working at Picton Town Hall every Thursday. Remote workers, freelancers, and entrepreneurs can grab free wifi and desk space. (Quinte News) Read More →
🐟 New Neighbourhood Market Opens on Market Street
Crystal Catch has opened at 15 Market St in Belleville, offering fresh fish, premium meats, and grocery staples. The community-focused store aims to provide quality ingredients at fair prices for local families. (Instagram) Read More →
🏒 Belleville's Kaliyev Earns First Pro All-Star Nod
Arthur Kaliyev will represent the Belleville Senators at the 2026 AHL All-Star Classic in February. The 24-year-old forward leads the league with 42 points in just 37 games this season. (InQuinte) Read More →
🏥 Belleville Gets Slice of $18M Healthcare Training Investment
Queen's Family Health Team clinic on Station Street will receive up to $500,000 for expanded training programs. The funding aims to connect 300,000 more Ontarians to primary care by 2029. (Quinte News) Read More →
🚨 Paramedics Planning Decade-Long Service Expansion
Hastings/Quinte Paramedic Services is developing a 10-year master plan to address growing populations. The service has already hired 70 new staff since 2024, expanding from 84 to 150 full-time paramedics. (Quinte News) Read More →
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Events
🥁 WON'MA AFRICA Concert | February 14 | Belleville
Beat the winter blues with gravity-defying acrobatics, human pyramids, and West African rhythms that'll make your Valentine's Day unforgettable.
🤠 Boots n Brews Line Dancing | This Friday | Josh's Diner
Get ready to shuffle your feet and laugh your ass off at the first dance party of 2026, complete with dinner and lessons for newbies.
✨ Soul Stretch x Sound | Jan 31 | 4–5:30 PM | Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Deep stretching meets sound bath vibes for the ultimate nervous system reset ($30 members, $35 non-members).
🧖♀️ Midweek Sauna Sessions | Every Wednesday | Matron Fine Beer
Twenty bucks gets you sweat, suds, and serious good vibes in their limited-capacity sauna experience.
🕰️ Flashback February Speaker Series | Feb 4, 11, 18, 25 | Base31
Four fascinating tales from the County's past, from canning empires to Civil War spies to a scandalous murder trial.
🎓 Loyalist College Open House | Jan. 24, 9am-noon | Belleville Campus
Check out campus life, new programs launching in 2026, and maybe win a $1,000+ starter pack if you pre-register by Jan. 23.
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
Local Food Maven Opens Storefront Dreams — Rachel's bringing her culinary vision to Main Street Picton with CARTE, a new grab-and-go food hub launching this month.
🥣 Think vintage Thursday dinners, endless soup options, and NY deli-style sandwiches — comfort food that actually comforts.
🌱 Need a hormone reset or corporate lunch spread? She's got protocols and catering covered with that same personal touch.
💚 Community input welcomed because this dream pivots based on what locals actually want to eat.
Sometimes the best food stories start at 2am with a perfect name and grow into exactly what a neighborhood needs — pure carte blanche creativity.
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Signing Off
Whether you’re two-stepping at Boots n Brews, sweating it out in a midweek sauna at Matron, or dragging your favourite history-nerd friend to Base31 for tales of spies, scandals, and canning empires — there are plenty of good excuses to leave the house (and no, scrolling doesn’t count).
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