🏆 Local Heroes Honored + Summer Fun Begins Across Quinte

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FYI — It’ll be June 1st on Sunday. Let that sink in.

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News Notes

🏆 Belleville celebrates its 2025 Accessibility Excellence Award winners, including local heroes like John Cairns and businesses such as Bell Canada Quinte Mall, during a lively ceremony in the Council Chamber, highlighting their vital role in making the city more inclusive; for more details, check out the full list of honorees here. Belleville News

🎬 Quinte West is turning up the summer fun with four ward parties featuring free outdoor movies and themed evenings—check out the lineup including a Teddy Bear picnic and 'Yard'cade GamesFest here. The Intelligencer

🎉 A summer of flavors and fun as Pop-ups on the Bay kicks off its 7th season with 18 vibrant vendors, including new favorites like Ayiti Eats and The Golden Scoop, all set to spice up West Zwick's Park until September 1st; check out the full lineup here. The Intelligencer

City

🚧 Belleville's summer events get a boost with street closures and food truck freedom as the council greenlights the Downtown Improvement Area's plan to close streets and waive food truck bylaws for events like Downtown @ Dusk and Buskerfest; check out the full schedule here. InQuinte

🏓 Belleville Pickleball Courts closed for fundraiser at Clifford Sunny Belch Park The courts will be out of action from May 30 to June 1 for a local tournament, but fear not, Potter’s Creek is still open for your pickleball fix. Swing by and keep the games going. Source: City of Belleville

🛥️ Keep your boat squeaky clean this summer as the boat cleaning station returns to municipal launches, helping to curb the spread of pesky invasive species with a handy CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer available at various locations; check out the step-by-step video on how to use it here. The County of Prince Edward

Local Biz

🎥 Belleville's Smokin’ 116 Bistro Hits the Big Time on Crave TV! Downtown Belleville's beloved Smokin’ 116 Bistro has been catapulted to national fame after being featured on Crave TV’s hit series, “Drag Brunch Saved My Life,” with host Priyanka, showcasing not just their famous drag brunches but the community spirit of Belleville itself; the bistro's Instagram followers soared from 167 to over 7,700 overnight. Full story here. Downtown Belleville

🍔 🍽️ Foodie Friday: Elevated Comfort at The Beau Bistro

There's something magical about finding a place that perfectly balances comfort and sophistication. Reader Sara K. captures it perfectly:

Hungry yet? Check them out.

Local business reader recommendations are welcome, go here.

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Events

If you missed our Wednesday newsletter, check it here, it’s packed with awesome events!

🧘‍♀️ Yoga in Benson Park | June 1 | 10:00 AM | Benson Park, Picton Join us every Sunday for free yoga sessions in a welcoming atmosphere, and don't forget to grab a coffee and pastry at The Royal Hotel Picton afterwards!

🚴‍♂️ BOQ.BIKE 🫶 FIT COLLECTIVE | June 5 | 6:30 PM | The Fit Collective, Belleville Join us for a breezy evening ride through Belleville, where you'll meet friendly locals and enjoy a casual-paced tour of our charming city, with post-ride hangouts at local spots!

🎨 Kids Inclusion Art Show | June 6, 2025 | 4:00 PM | These 4 Walls Gallery, Your City Join us for an inspiring evening where over 2,000 young artists showcase their creativity and talent—it's a heartwarming celebration of inclusion and community spirit!

_{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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Foodie Friday cont’d…

🍽️ CookUnity's new meal subscription service brings top chefs' dishes to Ontario starting June 1.

🍕 Japan's iconic pizza toast features thick shokupan bread with savory toppings and is a nostalgic café favorite.

🍝 Quick skillet dishes like Creamy Tomato and Spinach Pasta make dinner easy and satisfying.

Honey Bee Guts + Hive Invaders: A Sweet (and Sticky) Seminar

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Ever wonder how bees break down nectar—or what’s bugging their hives? Join the next Speaker Series at the NOD Honey Bee Education Centre, where Dr. David Peck of Betterbee will break it all down. Literally.

🍯 Get a deep dive into honey bee digestion + nutrition
🪲 Learn about Small Hive Beetles and how they impact Ontario hives
🧠 Pick the brain of one of the top bee researchers in North America

🗓️ Saturday, June 14 | 🕑 2–4 p.m.
📍 374 Sidney St., Trenton
💵 $20 per ticket

Before you go

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

Thattttt’s a wrap! Share this with someone who has done goat yoga.

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