Local wins worthy of a royal toast

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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Hope everyone had a great Canada Day, and didn’t overdo it on the Molson Canadians and poutine (or at least no regrets if you did). Bonus points if you snapped a selfie with the big blow-up beaver at Zwick’s—truly the most Canadian way to celebrate.

You may have noticed last night—Belleville is putting on a stunning light show this July, with city landmarks changing colours in a dazzling rotation. From patriotic red to prevention green to awareness pink, at last the Bridge Street Bridge is getting the attention it’s long deserved.

Let’s jump into the local buzz.

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News Note

🌸 New By-law Makes Natural Gardens a Reality
Belleville residents can now create their own naturalized gardens thanks to updated regulations. Mother Nature is getting the green light. The new rules require gardens to be 1 metre from property lines and include only native species, with height restrictions of 0.6 metres in corner areas. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🎯 Brighton Local Drives Home Corvette Win in Cancer Fundraiser
Kelly Gerow of Brighton is now cruising in a $134,745 Corvette Sting Ray 3LT after winning the Car4Cancer Super Draw. Talk about a brilliant way to support a worthy cause - the fundraiser collected a record-breaking $342,435 in just 67 days for urgent cancer care investments. (InQuinte) Read More →

👑 Royal Visit Brings Duke to Bay of Quinte
Prince Edward made a special stop in our region during his week-long Canadian tour - and yes, he visited his namesake county. The Duke of Edinburgh's packed schedule includes connecting with military personnel, celebrating Indigenous culture, and engaging with local youth before joining Canada Day celebrations. (InQuinte) Read More →

🍷 Local Winery Takes Sweet Revenge in New York
Potter Settlement Artisan Winery in Tweed has captured the prestigious Winery of the Year crown at the New York International Wine Competition. Their Sauvage red blend scored a remarkable 95 points, outshining 1,400 entries from 24 countries - quite the comeback for a Canadian wine once mocked at a Michelin-starred restaurant in Monaco. (Quintenews) Read More →

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Events

🌮 Barbacoa Boyz Pop-Up | Thursday-Sunday | Rosehall Run Vineyards
Pair Chef Jamie's mouthwatering eats with award-winning wines at this delightful vineyard feast.

🌸 Flowers & Thrift Workshop | July 3 | 6-9 PM | 3 Alnet Dr, Belleville
Learn the art of hand-tied bouquets while treasure hunting through curated second-hand finds at this charming $25 workshop.

🎵 Summer Nights Concert Series | Thursday July 3 | 8:00 PM | The Royal
Cozy up under the stars for intimate live performances while sipping cool drinks in this weekly musical escape in the garden (every Thursday July through August).

🎪 Buskerfest: Movement & Music | Saturday July 5 8AM-12PM | Downtown Belleville
Start your weekend with free street performances as talented buskers fill downtown with music, dance, and theatrical surprises.

🎭 Heratio: A Hamlet Reimagining | July 11 | 6:30 PM | Grange Winery
Sip wine in a rustic barn while this clever Shakespeare spin-off reveals what happened to those left standing after Denmark's royal drama.

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Signing Off

That’s all until Friday—may the rest of your week be as vibrant as Belleville’s bridge and as smooth as a $134K Corvette on cruise control. Send this to someone who appreciates a little local magic. ✌️

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