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New corvette, who dis?
Mariah Hartmann & Shane Brady
April 25, 2025
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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte! All of a sudden we hit +15 degrees and the region comes alive. Strap in folks, this newsletters a little “beefy” — we got tons goin’ on here in the BOQ.
Speaking of beef — my wife and I went to the Leafs game the other night… both repping Sens jerseys (yeah, we knew what we were doing). It went how you’d expect. Lots of stares and comments — suddenly, we were famous. Not “Ryan Reynolds-famous”… more like “showed up to work without pants” famous.
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News Notes
🚗 Win a Corvette Stingray and support cancer care
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation's Car4Cancer Lottery is offering a chance to win a brand-new Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, valued at over $134,000 — Plus, every ticket purchased helps fund critical cancer care equipment. Get your tickets at Car4Cancer. (Belleville General Hospital
🛏️🏁 Bed Races for a Cause at TMH
Happening at Homestead Marketplace on Sunday, June 22, 2025, this family-friendly event supports the purchase of vital new stretchers for the hospital’s ER. Students from the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board will craft the racing beds, while teams will decorate them and race to contribute to their community. (TMH)
Local Biz
📚 Shop local to celebrate Canadian Independent Bookstore Day
From April 25-27, join the Book Crawl and hit up @stirlingbookco, @wanderingalbatrossbookshop, @bookscompany_picton, and @books_on_main—visit at least three and you could win a $100 gift card! Stirling Book Co. will also have chicks and baby ducks. Plus, hunt for the hidden Golden Ticket for a chance to win free audiobook credits. Find all the details here.
🏋️♂️ Grand opening at CrossFit Creed
CrossFit Creed is has its grand opening on May 9th and 10th, 2025, and they’re bringing a packed schedule of fun and fitness. Highlights include a ribbon cutting ceremony paired with a free Pilates class, a weightlifting competition, a yoga class, lunch, and so much more. Check out the full details on their Instagram. (CrossFit Creed).
Local business “reader recommendations” are welcome, go here.
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Events
Belleville Jazzlicious | Friday & Saturday | 6pm–8:30pm | Belleville Downtown District
Downtown Belleville comes alive with smooth sounds during this free jazz night celebrating the final weekend of the city’s new Jazz Appreciation Month.
Bay of Quinte Home Show
Friday - Sunday | Duncan McDonald Community Gardens, Trenton | Free
Over 100 vendors pack the rink with everything home and garden at this packed annual show drawing thousands.
The County Library Authors Festival | Friday & Saturday | Prince Edward County | $15
A celebration of both established and emerging Canadian authors, this annual festival offers a unique literary experience for every reader.
Announced
Savour The Sips | May 10, 2025 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Downtown Belleville | Free
Downtown Belleville brings a new twist to the "Savour The____" series with a family-friendly, non-alcoholic drink competition where local businesses battle it out for the best beverage creation.
Skills Ontario Trades & Tech Truck | May 13 | 5:30-8:30pm | Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, Belleville | Free
Experience the excitement of hands-on trade activities like welding, virtual paint simulators, cake decorating, hairstyling and more.
Frankford Riverfest | May 17 | 3 p.m. to dusk | Frankford Tourist Park | Free
Frankford Riverfest returns with food, games, live music by River Valley Riders and fireworks at dusk.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.
Looking to feature an event? Go here.
City
Hydrant Flushing Starts Next Week 💧
Starting in QW with Area #1—Glen Miller, Batawa, and Frankford—flushing will happen daily starting April 28th. Full details here. (Quinte West)
Annual hydrant flushing in Belleville is scheduled from April 28 to May 2, affecting areas south of the C.N.R. tracks and west of Sidney Street. For more details, visit here. (City of Belleville)
You may notice temporary redding water; residents are advised to run taps until clear and avoid laundry during this period.
Tax Time💸
Reminder: the second interim property tax instalment in Belleville is due this Monday, April 28. You can make your payment online, by phone, through your financial institution, by mail, or in person. Check out the details here. (City of Belleville)
🚍 More hybrid buses coming to Belleville Transit
Belleville Transit is adding three new hybrid buses to its fleet, with the first arriving this week and expected to be in service by May. These environmentally friendly buses reduce emissions and save on fuel, and can even run solely on battery. The $3.5 million investment will add an extra bus to city streets. (Quinte News)
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Hot Links
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Starting in May, more Canadians qualify for free dental care, including kids, seniors, and those with disabilities.
Here’s when federal benefits hit your account this May — from GST to climate rebates.
Weather
Friday
High 15°C 🌡️ Low 6°C | ☀️/🌤️ |
Saturday
High 17°C 🌡️ Low 8°C | 🌤️/🌥️ |
Sunday
High 18°C 🌡️ Low 10°C | ☀️/🌥️ |
🌡️ View current weather here.
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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.
Signing Off
Enjoy the weekend, and send this to someone who would look awesome driving a new corvette.
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