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Gooood morning everybody! The snow melted just in time to reveal Canada’s unofficial national sidewalk flower: the empty Timmie’s cup.

Today Around The Bay:

• Jazzlicious

• Nine Golfs Moment

• NEW — hot links (bottom of newsletter)

and much more…

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Weather

Friday
High: 4°C 🌡️ Low: -1°C | ☁️ Cloudy with a stray afternoon shower | Precipitation: 30% | Wind: NE 15 km/h​

Saturday
High: 0°C 🌡️ Low: -2°C | 🌧️ Periods of sleet and freezing rain; ice accumulation possible | Precipitation: 90% | Wind: ENE 30 km/h​

Sunday
High: 5°C 🌡️ Low: 4°C | ☁️ Cloudy and not as cold | Precipitation: 20% | Wind: SE 20 km/h

Environment Canada is calling for up to 20 mm of ice and freezing rain from Parry Sound to Kingston this weekend — here’s the storm warning and what to expect.

Top Clicks of the Week

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News Notes

Jazzlicious Festival swings through Belleville all April
April is Jazz Appreciation Month — and Belleville’s hitting all the right notes. Jazzlicious is back with six live jazz nights at downtown venues, capped off with a grand finale at The Belleville Club on April 26. All events are free and feature local talent lighting up the stage. Full schedule + venue list here
(Source: Jazzlicious)

Rushnell Charity Golf Tourney returns June 6
The Rushnell Charity Classic is back at Trillium Wood Golf Course, raising funds for Humane Society Hastings Prince Edward. Last year’s event nearly sold out — and this year’s shaping up the same.
(Source: Brighton Today)

Rotary Club gives $100K to YMCA Centre for Life
The Rotary Club of Belleville just dropped a $100,000 donation to the YMCA’s Centre for Life campaign. The new building, set to open in 2026, will offer expanded programs and services for locals of all ages. Rotary’s name will appear in the Community Services waiting area as a permanent thank-you.
(The Intelligencer)

Fashion For Foundation struts into Batawa on May 8
Get ready to serve looks and support a cause — the 4th annual Fashion For Foundation is hitting the runway at the Batawa Community Center. Snag your $30 ticket to this feel-good night of fashion, all in support of the Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Program (DVSARP).
(Source: TMH Foundation)

Paid parking returns to downtown Picton on April 1
Heads up, drivers — paid parking is back in Picton’s core starting Monday. It’s $2/hour from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays only, until November 30. You’ve got options: pay stations, coins, cards, or the Passport Parking app.
(Source: The County)

Business

Belleville’s Nine Golf wins national award
Nine Golf has been named Golf Canada’s 2024 Grassroots Jr. Golf Program of the Year — a big national nod for the local crew making golf fun and accessible for kids. Now it all makes sense why Belleville crowned Ontario’s favourite golf region.

Thousand Spices Belleville is heating up
A new South Asian grocery store is coming to town, and it’s bringing the flavour. Thousand Spices Belleville just dropped the news and is calling on the community for support (and maybe a little good luck) as they gear up to open. Where? 308 N Front St, Belleville.
(Facebook)

Foodie Friday - Countylicious Picks

Brunch — Creekside Café is serving $25 made-fresh feasts — see the full menu packed with local goodness.

Lunch - Hank’s Lonseome — $40 gets you three bold courses like crab cakes, crispy calzone, and cherry cheesecake.

Dinner - Bloomfield Public House is serving up steak tartare, lamb, and ginger cake for Countylicious — peek the full $60 three-course lineup.

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Events

Friday

Happy Ghost Gang Live in the Gallery | 7-10 p.m. | these4walls, Quinte West
KJess Chatterton and Ben Thompson deliver stripped-down acoustic tunes, haunting harmonies, and feel-good vibes—perfect for fans of 90s anthems, early 00s classics, and fresh originals.

Pop Girlies Trivia Night | 7-9 p.m. | County Creative, Prince Edward | $20/person
Get your crew ready for Pop Girlies Trivia—two hours of questions dedicated to your fave pop queens.

Saturday

Andrew Hyatt and The Ten Year War | 7:30 p.m. | Base31, Picton
Catch Andrew Hyatt live and unplugged at Base31. With millions of streams, a CCMA Rising Star award, and major festival stages under his belt, Hyatt blends country roots with touches of rock, punk, and alt influences.

The Launch Party of The Andrew (formerly St. Andrews Picton) | 4-7 p.m. | Picton
It’s official—the grand opening of The Andrew is here! Enjoy live music, storytelling, local eats and drinks, interactive fun, and surprises galore. Family hour from 4-5 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Jack McAvoy | Meyers Creek Brewing Company, Belleville
Jack McAvoy is taking over Meyers Creek Brewing with solo acoustic sets of rock, alternative, and folk classics.

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Let’s get growing

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Spring is here and if your lawn’s looking more “meh” than “magnificent,” it’s time to call in the pros. Quinte Landscaping Services knows exactly how to turn patchy, pale grass into the thick, green showstopper your neighbours will low-key resent. They handle all the dirty work — you just kick back and take the credit.

Barbecue season’s almost here. Let’s make your lawn the main event.

Hot Links

This local photographer has been quietly giving back for 20+ years — see how they’re using their talent to support fundraisers, health teams, and more.

Prince Edward County’s legendary cidery is for sale — County Cider Co. just hit the market for $5M.

The federal government just dropped a guide on how to support Canadian-made products — here’s where to find it.

Feeling the pressure from rising costs and U.S. tariffs? Canadians can now get two months of free therapy — no strings attached.

A partial solar eclipse will light up Belleville’s sky this Saturday morning — here’s exactly when and how to see it.

Stuck in a dinner rut? These 5 easy weeknight meals from Canadian Living bring big flavour with minimal effort.

From derecho’s to squall lines — 13 real spring weather terms every Canadian should know.

Signing Off

That’s a wrap! We’ve added something new at the bottom: Hot Links — a mix of Canadian and local finds that are actually useful (and occasionally ridiculous). Let us know what you think in the poll below. Share this with someone who never pays for parking, and always gets a ticket.

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