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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

The weekend's here, the holidays are rolling in, and there's serious momentum building across our community.

• 🏒 Sports action from Sens partnerships to year-round dome dreams
• 🍽️ Fresh food spots opening plus fondue Fridays making their comeback
• 🎭 Local events from chuck-a-puck fundraisers to comedy tour announcements

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🏞️ Three Parks Getting Major Makeovers
City crews are testing soil at Tom Gavey Alemite, Heritage, and Clarence Bird parks for 2026 upgrades. New playgrounds and multi-use courts are planned. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🏒 Belleville Sens Partner with Bearcats for Women in Sports Night
The Belleville Senators will wear Bearcats jerseys during pregame warmup on January 3rd against Lehigh Valley. Those jerseys get auctioned off with proceeds supporting local girls' hockey programmes. (Belleville Senators) Read More →

🏟️ Quinte West Eyes Year-Round Sports Dome
Council approved a feasibility study for a new sports dome that could shelter soccer, football, tennis and pickleball from seasonal weather. The 2026 budget already covers study costs. (Quinte News) Read More →

🎬 Belleville's Film Scene Gets Real with Local Locations
Productions like Stoney Lonesome and Butter Bandits are filming right in your neighbourhood. The community's 11,000 square foot studio and diverse landscapes create instant local fanbase connections. (InQuinte) Read More →

🚌 Belleville Transit Riders Face Higher Fares in 2025
Bus riders will pay $4 for single tickets starting January 1st, up from $3.25. Monthly passes jump to $90 while route improvements roll out January 5th. (Belleville Intelligencer) Read More →

🎄 Holiday Service Changes Hit Belleville
City services are scaling back over the holidays with early closures Dec. 24 and 31. Most facilities shut down Dec. 25-26 and Jan. 1. (City of Belleville) Read More →

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❄️ Snowed In Comedy Tour | March 25, 2026 | Empire Theatre
Canada's biggest comedy tour brings four powerhouse comedians to Belleville for a night of laughs that'll help you survive the winter blues.

⚡️Boxing Day Mat Class | December 26th, 9:15 AM | Momentous Athletics, Belleville
Start your post-Christmas recovery with some movement therapy courtesy of Match Movement.

🏒 BCS Chuck-a-Puck Fundraiser | Dec 21, 3PM | CAA Arena
Help BCS raise funds while watching the Belleville Senators take on the Toronto Marlies - plus you get to chuck pucks at intermission like a kid again.

☀️New Year's Day Zen & Journaling Session | January 1, 10:30 AM-12 PM | The Studio PEC, Picton
Start 2025 with meditation, mindful walking, tea, and creative writing in this fourth-year tradition that beats a hangover cure any day.

⛸️ New Year Skate & Social with Mayor Harrison | Jan. 11, 2026 | Duncan McDonald Memorial Arena
Ring in 2026 with free skating, face painting, and hot drinks while rubbing elbows with local politicians on ice.

The Eddie's Fondue Fridays Return — winter comfort food meets Prince Edward County charm. Two more sessions this month, then back January 9th through March.

🧀 Groups from 2 to 20 can book the regular Friday sessions — perfect for date nights or friend gatherings that need more than just another dinner out.
🍷 Private events for up to 50 people? They've got you covered for holiday parties and special occasions.
❄️ $10 reservation fee gets credited back to your bill — basically free money for showing up.

Some restaurants chase trends, others create traditions — The Eddie builds community one melted cheese pot at a time.

📍 Belleville, Ontario, CA — 3-Day Forecast

☁️ Friday: overcast clouds, 9°C/-1°C
☁️ Saturday: overcast clouds, 0°C/-6°C
❄️ Sunday: light snow, 4°C/-4°C

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Everywhere you look, it’s holiday specials and adjusted hours. We just turned the dial all the way up on melted cheese and called it festive. Send this to someone who loves fondue as much as the Swiss — legally or emotionally.

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