🎉 Local Hero Raises $111K + Military Exercises

Together With

Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Did you know that trees in forests communicate through underground fungal networks, basically creating a wood wide web of shared resources and warnings?

Nature figured out social networking millions of years before we did.

On that note, here's what your human neighbors have been up to…

Thinking of Exiting the U.S. Real Estate Market? Don’t Overlook the Tax Implications.

Presented by Stateside Tax Solutions

With recent U.S. political uncertainty, many Canadians are choosing to sell their U.S. homes. But before you close the deal, be aware of FIRPTA withholding, potential capital gains taxes, and strict IRS filing requirements. Mistakes can be costly. At Stateside Tax Solutions, we specialize in helping Canadians sell U.S. property smoothly and tax-efficiently so you can sell with peace of mind.

News Notes

🚗 Local Cancer Survivor's Spanish Trek Raises $111,000 for BGH Cancer survivor Kristin Crowe and two friends turned their 10-day walk along Spain's Camino de Santiago into a fundraising powerhouse, with their community rallying to exceed the original $101,000 goal for life-saving cancer care at Belleville General Hospital. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →

🪖 Military Training Exercises Coming to Our Area Canadian Special Operations Forces will be running training exercises from June 11-27 around Belleville, Campbellford, Bloomfield, Picton, Quinte West, Tweed, and Stirling, so don't be surprised if you spot some unusual activity in our communities over the next couple weeks. (County Live) Read More →

🎒 Backpacks for Success Registration Opens for 2025 United Way Hastings and Prince Edward is taking registrations for their annual school supply program that helps local students start the year prepared and confident. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →

🚗 Father's Day Car Show Closes Downtown Street Mark your calendars for June 15th when Dundas Street West shuts down for the Larry Young Memorial Father's Day Car Show, giving our classic car enthusiasts a proper stage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. between Division and Front Streets. (City of Quinte West) Read More →

City

🔌 EV Charging Stations at Quinte Sports Centre Put on Hold City council hit the pause button on installing electric vehicle charging stations at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre, pushing the decision to 2026 budget talks instead - looks like we'll have to keep our EVs juiced up elsewhere for now (Quinte News) Read More →

🚧 Fresh Paint Alert: City Road Crews Hit the Streets Belleville roads are getting their annual makeover starting tomorrow with line painting crews working late afternoons and overnight for the next two to four weeks throughout Belleville, so keep an eye out for wet paint when you're driving around town (City of Belleville) Read More →

Local Biz

💇‍♀️ The Salon Opens New Location in Memorial Marketplace Owner Jenna has moved her full-service salon and spa from Front Street to a custom-designed space at 15 Market Square, marking the third business to join the Memorial Marketplace. The salon owner celebrated her grand reopening after operating for a decade at her previous location. (City of Belleville) Read More →

☕ Local Café Owner Brews Up TV Dreams with House-Made Sodas Downtown Belleville coffee shop owner Benjamin Batelaan is getting creative with fundraising, crafting two specialty sodas at Benji's Coffee Bar to help finance a comedy TV pilot set right in his own café. (Downtown Belleville) Read More →

🏪Home Hardware Stores Close Thursday to Honour Founder Home Hardware locations in Bay View, Picton, and Wellington will be closed Thursday, June 12 as the Busscher family honours founder Hank Busscher's life and legacy. (County Live) Read More →

Enter for your chance to WIN!

Presented by ALCDSB

The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board is excited to launch our second 50/50 raffle. Proceeds from the raffle go to the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic Education Foundation, which supports local families who are in need of urgent financial assistance. Students and families can apply for funds for items and services such as: food, rent, transportation, clothes and medical supplies.

Events

🎵 Local Buskerfest Seeks Street Performers for July Event The downtown community's calling for talented buskers to showcase their skills at the upcoming Buskerfest: Movement & Music happening July 5th, giving local performers a chance to share their craft with neighbours while celebrating street artistry right here at home. Read More →

☀️ Endless Summer | June 13-14 | 11:00am-10:30pm | Trillium Wood Golf Club, Belleville Two days of outdoor festivities at the golf club for those who aren't ready to let summer go just yet.

🎭 Father's Day Trick or Treat at the Pop-ups | June 15 | 11:00am-3:00pm | Quinte West Popups, Trenton Because nothing says "Happy Father's Day" quite like trick-or-treating in June – complete with costume mask making, garden games, and candy from local vendors.

🌅 Downtown @ Dusk Summer Solstice Party | June 20th | Evening | Downtown The longest day of the year calls for the biggest party downtown—because if you're going to celebrate summer solstice, might as well do it right.

🎪 Shiners Parade | Saturday, June 14 | 1 p.m. | Moira Street East to Quinte Sports Centre The Shiners are rolling through town with road closures from Moira Street to the wellness centre, so plan your Saturday errands accordingly.

🎁 Father's Day Market | June 14, 2025 | 10:00am-4:00pm | Belleville Fish and Game Club Local vendors, food, games and a cupcake walk where every dad gets a little something special.

🎵 Secret Beach Live | June 15 | 1PM-3:30PM | The Commissary UNO winner Justin Rutledge's Prince Edward County supergroup covers everything from country classics to '90s hits at this free afternoon.

Wellness Wednesday

• 💪 Ways to Walk to Build Muscle

• 🇨🇦 Canada Benefit Payments Increase July 2025

• 🔥 Wildfire Smoke Can Harm Your Brain, Not Just Your Lungs

Weather

Wednesday: ☀️ High 22°C / Low 12°C - Clear sky
Thursday: ☁️ High 19°C / Low 10°C - Broken clouds

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

That’s a wrap friends, see you all soon. Share this with someone who needs a haircut.

^{*indicates sponsored advertising content}