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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Looks like downtown Belleville is turning into an impromptu Milan this weekend, complete with a fashion show, live music, and pop-up shopping.

Though I suspect our version will have considerably fewer paparazzi.

And that's exactly how we like it.

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Top Clicks of The Week

• 🗑️ Curbside Waste Collection Portal

• 🚢 Meyers Pier Rehabilitation Funding

• 🎵 Concerts on the Bay

News Note

🎪 Buskerfest Returns to Downtown Belleville
Mark your calendars for a day of street performance magic. The beloved Downtown Belleville Buskerfest brings live music and mesmerising movement artists to the city centre on July 5th, 2025. Local shops and cafés will stay open late to welcome the expected crowds of festival-goers. (Downtown Belleville FB) Read More →

📊 School Board Gives Green Light to $210M Budget
The Catholic School Board has approved three major budgets totalling over $210 million for 2025-2026. That's quite the investment in our kids' future. The comprehensive plan includes $48 million in capital spending and maintains focus on classroom excellence. Board Chair Brian Evoy emphasised their dedication to Catholic education excellence. (Alcdsb.on) Read More →

⚡ Picton's King Street Gets EV-Ready Upgrade
The future of driving is powering up in Prince Edward County. Four new EV charging stations will be installed at the King Street parking lot in Picton by summer's end - perfect timing for the tourist season. The $85,000 project includes both Level 2 and DC fast-charging options for residents and visitors. (PEC News) Read More →

🚌 Belleville Transit Fares Set to Jump Next Month
Time to check those transit passes, Belleville. Monthly passes will increase from $75 to $80 starting July 1st. Smart riders take note - you can lock in the current rate by purchasing a BTAP pass before the change. Concession fares for seniors and children will also rise to $75, though single-ride tickets remain unchanged. (City of Belleville News) Read More →

🌹 Stop and Smell the Roses at Corby Garden
Nature's putting on quite the show at Corby Rose Garden right now. Perfect timing for those seeking a bit of floral therapy. The garden, located at 210 Ann Street, is absolutely bursting with blooms at their peak. Visitors can wander through this local treasure daily to take in the spectacular display. (City of Belleville FB) Read More →

🕊️ Beloved Funeral Home Founder Terry Burke Passes at 81
A pillar of the Belleville community has left an enduring legacy. Terry Burke, founder of Burke Funeral Home, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday morning. His decades of service included meaningful contributions to local healthcare through the Belleville General Hospital Foundation. His compassionate work touched countless families. (InQuinte) Read More →

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Events

👗 Downtown at Dusk Fashion Show | Friday 7:00 PM | Downtown Belleville
Local boutiques and designers turn the downtown streets into their runway for an evening of fabulous fashion and fun.

🏃 Hospital Bed Races | Sunday June 22 | 10:00 AM | Homestead Marketplace, Trenton
Teams race wheeled hospital beds in this wacky fundraiser that proves you don't need to be sick to have fun in a hospital bed.

🛍️ Summer Warehouse Sale | June 21-22 | 10 AM - 4 PM | XXL Scrunchie, Belleville
Score up to 70% off hair accessories while sipping coffee and browsing local vendors at this first-ever warehouse extravaganza.

👕 Streetwear Pop-Up Sale | Sunday June 22 | 12-6 PM | Fairfield Inn and Suites, Belleville
Score vintage threads and Y2K finds for just $20 each, with free goodies for early birds and a massive mid-afternoon restock to keep the treasure hunt going.

🌞 Summer Kickoff Market | June 21, 2025 | 10AM-3PM | Fawn Over Market, Carrying Place
Kick off summer with local vendors, ice cream treats, and face painting at this charming outdoor market along the Loyalist Parkway.

🎸 Dusty Keller Live | Sunday June 22, 2025 | 1:00 PM | MacKinnon Brothers Brewing Co., Bath
Kick back on the patio with farm-brewed beer while acoustic tunes float across this 200-year-old family farm.

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Weather Forecast

Friday: ☀️ High 23°C / Low 13°C - Clear sky
Saturday: ☁️ High 24°C / Low 17°C - Broken clouds
Sunday: ☁️ High 30°C / Low 20°C - Broken clouds

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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

Happy summer solstice—longer days mean more time to shop. Send this to someone whose closet could use a little sunshine.

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