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Gooood morning everybody! ”That’s so fire” is a phrase that is said a way too often. So often, in fact that I read the below post and immediately thought that Value Village was having a sale of a life time.

Turns out they weren’t — it was actually a garbage compactor on fire. Crews contained it, and luckily nobody was hurt. Minus my ego.

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Final call

Over 2,500 responses have already poured in our survey— last chance to have your say on our poll about hyperlocal newsletters!

Top Clicks of the Week

• Belleville thanks storm cleanup crews 👏

• New B&B opens in Belleville 🏠

• 2025 hazardous waste schedule 🗑️

• Side Hustle Market April 5 📆

• ALCDSB hiring now 📚*

News Notes

Kid From Madoc signs with the Bruins
Local hockey standout Dalton Bancroft just inked a one-year entry-level deal with the Boston Bruins worth $950K. The former Trenton Golden Hawks MVP is fresh off a 27-point season at Cornell and will report to the AHL’s Providence Bruins, and they play the B-Sens April 12.
Read more (Source: Boston Bruins)

25 years of cleaning up Quinte
Quinte Trash Bash is back Saturday, April 26 — and it’s turning 25. This annual spring cleanup covers Belleville, Quinte West, PEC, and Tyendinaga, with volunteers fanning out to clear litter from roadsides, parks, and trails.

Each community provides free kits (bags, gloves, etc.) and designated drop-off spots. It’s simple: grab a kit, pick a spot, and help clean up the Quinte region in a single afternoon.
🗑️ Details + locations: quintetrashbash.ca
📍 More: Read here

Local Biz

Everything Variety is moving
The beloved PEC shop is relocating just 80 paces down the road to 272 Main St., Wellington on May 1. The new space means more room for Canadian makers, creative finds, and community fun. (@everythingvariety_pec)

Trenval’s Community Futures Week is packed
April 7–11 is stacked with workshops, networking, and startup energy — from pitching your biz and landing funding to marketing, cyber security, and sipping while chatting. Events run all week at the Bay of Quinte Business Centre (plus one on Zoom), and yes, there are prizes. Here’s the full lineup.

Foodie Friday

Foodie Friday is back, and this week, we’ve got some fresh deli gossip. One of our readers hit up the brand new Pack’s Deli in Belleville — they tried the smoked meat sanwich and said it’s straight outta Montreal.

Wanna shout out a standout local biz? Tell us here — it might be our next feature.

Events

Friday

Jazzlicious Belleville
Friday, April 4 - various other dates | 6–8 p.m. | Participating venues, Downtown Belleville | Free
Belleville’s jazz scene takes over the downtown with seven venues hosting free live shows all month long. It’s all part of Jazz Appreciation Month — and yes, there’s a grand finale coming later this April.

Saturday

Vintage Thrift & Oddity Market
Saturday, April 5 | 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. | Venue 1906, Belleville | Free
Thrifted fashion, reimagined antiques, oddities, curiosities, and vintage finds take over Venue 1906 for this one-day market hosted by Side Hustle Market and Preserving the Fae.

Spring To The Table
Saturday, April 5 | 5–8:30 p.m. | Base31, Picton |
County Food Hub’s annual fundraising dinner returns with Chef Amanda Ray from Drake Devonshire at the helm, plus wine pairings, music, a silent auction, and a photo booth.

_{Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.}

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City Stuff

Playgrounds are open, chaos begins
Belleville just unlocked West Zwick’s, Thurlow, the Pirateship, and West Riverside Skatepark. Sun’s out, slides are slick — go play. (City of Belleville)

Private lot parking just got real
By-law 25-024 is live in Quinte West, which means ticketing is now in full effect on select private properties. Here’s what to know:

• Applies to places like Captain George’s, Trenton Curling Club, Sunrise Apartments, YMCA, and more

• Covers locations from Dundas St. East to Wooler Rd., including Ontario Housing units

• If you don’t live, work, or have permission to park — don’t.

  📄 Read the full by-law here.

Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program

Presented by ALCDSB

Welcome to the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP)! Students who participate in OYAP, gain access to employers who are looking for the opportunity to train the skilled workers in specific job sectors. This program addresses the problem of the impending shortage of skilled tradespeople across Ontario, and specifically encourages young people to consider joining the trades. The OYAP provides students with a head start in a skilled trade career! ​​

🔥 Hot Links

Paramedic saved your butt? CUPE 18-42 wants your story for Paramedic Services Week (May 18–25) — email [email protected].

PEC Summer Passes are ready  pick yours up now to park near water access points all summer long. Yellow passes are expired, so it’s time to upgrade.

The Bulls are gearing up for the 2025–26 season, with tryouts kicking off April 26 and open borders for out-of-town players. Time to sharpen those skates.

QW Golden Hawks tryouts start April 26, and registration is open now. Don’t miss your shot.

Front Street Farmers’ Market  vendor spots are open now for this season’s market in downtown Trenton.

Weather

Friday, April 4
11°C 🌡️ 2°C | ☀️ | 10% | NW 20 km/h

Saturday, April 5
9°C 🌡️ 4°C | 🌥️/🌦️ | 40% | E 15 km/h

Sunday, April 6
8°C 🌡️ -2°C | ☁️ | 20% | N 15 km/h

Signing Off

It’s the weekend, folks — and as I’m writing this, it’s 17°C. If you’re already rockin’ shorts and a T-shirt, this one’s for you. (I saw a few of you strutting out of the LCBO with Coronas in hand — bold move. Too soon? Maybe. Respect the energy.) Share this with someone who’s always too early on the shorts n’ t-shirt combo.

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