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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Hope everyone had an amazing Mother’s Day weekend! 💐 The long weekend’s creeping up fast — and we can already smell the BBQs firing up across the BOQ.

Let’s get into it.

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.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for mouthwatering updates and exclusive offers.

News Notes

 👏 Help lead real change United Way Hastings & Prince Edward is now accepting applications for its Board of Directors, calling on community-minded locals from across the region to help guide its mission. No nonprofit experience needed—just passion, perspective, and a drive to make an impact.

🔥 Blaze scorches Picton home Firefighters in Picton had a smoky 12:45 a.m. wake-up call on Sunday, tackling a $750K house fire that lit up a quiet stretch of Cumberland Street—thankfully, with no injuries and minimal damage to nearby homes. Crews will stick around to snoop out hotspots and track down the cause.

🏒 Golden Hawks Lose in Overtime at Centennial Cup The Trenton Golden Hawks fell 2-1 in overtime to the Kam River Fighting Walleye at the Centennial Cup. Cooper Mathews scored for Trenton, and they remain tied for first in Group A with three points. Next up: the Greater Sudbury Cubs on Monday.

City

💧 Flushing alert

City of QW hydrant flushing is in full swing on the west side of the Trent River from May 12-23, stirring up sediment (and some murky tap water) to keep the pipes flowing.

Belleville’s hydrant flushing continues and is now hitting the south side of the C.N.R. tracks, between Moira River & Foster Avenue (including Foster Avenue).

🚢 Glenora Ferry Service Temporarily Closed The Glenora Ferry will be out of service from 7 a.m. May 12 to 5 p.m. May 13 for dock maintenance. It will also be closed from 7 a.m. May 14 to 5 p.m. May 15 for work at the Adolphustown terminal.

Local Biz

🌱 Thrasher's is back—and blooming 
After a fire back in 2023 turned its main building to ash, Belleville’s beloved Thrasher’s Garden Centre has officially sprouted back to life at 26 North Front St. The family-run spot has been greening thumbs since 1964, and judging by the petals, it’s not missing a beat.

💪 CrossFit Creed lifts into Quinte West 
Whether you’re a WOD warrior or just there for the yoga mat, this new locally owned gym is offering a buffet of fitness options—think 24/7 access, mobility classes, and even a weightlifting club for your snatch goals. The owners say they’re bringing the “best of everywhere” into one sweaty, supportive space.

Local business reader recommendations are welcome, go here.

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Events

CHAPPELL x CHARLI Dance Party and Drag Show | Sunday May 18 | 8:30 PM | The Hayloft Dancehall
It’s Brat Summer at The Pink Pony Club, where pop princess anthems meet fierce queens for a 19+ night of dancing, drag, and unapologetic fun featuring Chappell Roan, Charli XCX, Sabrina, and more.

Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck | May 13 | 5:30–8:00 p.m. | Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Belleville
20 hands-on stations for anyone curious about skilled trades careers—or just looking to try something new.

Announced

Boneshaker Signal Brewery | May 23 | 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM | Signal Brewery | $10
Signal Brewery is back and ready to rock with live music from Boneshaker and special guest Tony Forbes for their grand reopening celebration.

Movie Under the Stars | June 28 | 9 PM | Sandbanks Winery | $37
Celebrate 50 years of a certain finned classic with wine, lawn games, and a summer movie night under the stars at Sandbanks Winery—just bring your blanket, appetite, and maybe a poncho.

_{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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Grass your neighbours will envy

Together with Quinte Landscaping Services

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.*

The National Stage

🧠 What’s the deal with New Brunswick’s mysterious illness? 
That terrifying brain disease in Atlantic Canada? A new report suggests it might’ve been a case of diagnostic déjà vu, not a new illness—get the full scoop here.

🧪 A made-in-Canada breakthrough may flip the script on ALS 
A futuristic brain implant designed by Toronto-based researchers could let people with ALS control devices with their thoughts—no movement needed. Scientists are calling it a “very exciting day,” and they’re not exaggerating.

By the Numbers

🏗️ $8.3 million. That’s the total value of building permits issued by Belleville in April—down from last year’s $9.9 million, but still proof the cranes didn’t stay parked for long despite a cooler construction month.

📉 6.7%. Canada's unemployment rate ticked up again in April as the job market shed more positions, continuing a months-long cooling trend, per Statistics Canada.

🌕 99% illuminated. May’s Full Flower Moon will dazzle skywatchers for two full nights thanks to some well-timed lunar luck—and a little help from Earth's rotation.

Hot Links

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• Canadian Dental Care Plan now takes apps from under-35s—your teeth just got lucky.

• This 50-year love story hit a snag over one surprising thing: romance itself

• Open-skill sports like basketball or soccer may actually boost kids' brain power more than others.

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Weather

Monday
High: 22°C 🌡️ Low: 10°C | ☀️ Sunny | Winds: NW 18 km/h

Tuesday
High: 23°C 🌡️ Low: 14°C | ☁️ Mostly Cloudy | Winds: N 22 km/h

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

So, who’s it gonna be? Share this newsletter with someone you want to take dancing at the Pink Pony Club (well, just the Hayloft). Your move.

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