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Side hustle idea: speed cameras

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Shane Brady
April 16, 2025

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at Centum Mortgages

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News Notes

🩺 New doctors are in
Dr. Mahesh Mendis is now working in the ER at Belleville General. He brings experience in emergency medicine and says he’s proud to join a strong, supportive team. More here.

In Quinte West and Brighton, Dr. Naeem Ullah Khan is already seeing patients at the Trenton-Brighton Medical Clinic, and Dr. Anastasia Dobrinski starts her family practice this May. Recruited through Docs by the Bay.

Need a family doctor? Register in person at 260 Dundas St. E, Trenton or 22 Dundas St., Brighton (no calls — phone lines are for urgent care).

🚑 Local EMS saves teen’s life in under 90 minutes
A Belleville mom took to Facebook to share a jaw-dropping story: her 13-year-old son, born with a heart defect, woke up with a heart rate of 200 beats per minute. EMS showed up in five minutes. He was in an ER bed with an IV in 20. His heart was back to a normal rhythm within 40. By 7:30 a.m., he was home. Safe. Healthy. Alive.

Massive kudos to Belleville EMS and the team at BGH for being the kind of people you hope you never need — but are so grateful for when you do.

🧪 New measles exposure sites confirmed
SEHU has added more local spots to its measles exposure alert, including a Cineplex in Kingston, hospitals in Napanee and Picton, and two locations in Tamworth. Anyone who visited the listed sites between April 3–11 should monitor for symptoms like fever, cough, and rash for 21 days. See the full exposure list.

Local Biz

Pop-Ups are back and the lineup is tasty
Pop-Ups on the Bay returns to West Zwick’s on May 29, and this year’s vendor list is stacked — Mustache Burger, Wavy’s dirty sodas, The Kiln’s paint-your-own pottery, and Grandpa Little Timmies (yes, that’s the real name). Local legends like Gator Fries and Taste of Ukraine are back too. Expect 18 food, drink, retail, and experience vendors every Wed–Sun (plus holiday Mondays) through Labour Day — full list here.

Where to Get Fish This Friday
Good Friday means lining up for the crispy stuff. Here’s where to get your fish & chips fix around the region:

Get it while it’s hot — and don’t forget to call ahead. It’s gonna be busy.

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The I.B. Diploma Program is an internationally recognized, rigorous and academically demanding program designed for highly motivated university-bound students. Students participating in the program will complete the requirements for their OSSD while simultaneously fulfilling the requirements for their I.B. Diploma. 

The IB program is offered at Nicholson Catholic College in Belleville and Regiopolis-Notre Dame Catholic High School in Kingston.

Events

Weekend at a glance

LIVE MUSIC: Mason Forsey-Mackinnon | Meyers Creek Brewing Co., Belleville
Local rock-fusion talent Mason Forsey-Mackinnon returns to the taproom.

Wayne Scott’s Tribute to Elvis | 7:30–9:45 p.m. | Highline Hall, Prince Edward
The King lives on in this high-energy tribute show.

Sunday

Easter at The Eddie | Sunday | 10:30 a.m.–3 p.m. | The Eddie Hotel and Farm, Prince Edward
A stacked all-you-can-eat brunch with carving stations, waffles, shrimp, and more. Kids’ egg hunts kick off at 10:40 a.m. and 1 p.m.

PS - if you missed our Monday newsletter, it’s here with more great events.

Announced

BIGLAKE Festival
August 15–23 | Various Times | Prince Edward County | Ticketed
Expect 14 concerts in stunning settings, featuring a mix of hidden classical gems and bold contemporary works.

The Alan Jackson Experience: Margaritaville
May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | The Empire Theatre, Belleville | Ticketed
Expect all the Alan Jackson hits — plus some beachy, Buffet-inspired vibes — in this tribute by award-winning performer Aaron Halliday.

2nd Bay of Quinte Arts Festival
Saturday, May 31 | 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Centennial Park Pop-Ups, Trenton | Free
The Bay of Quinte Arts Festival is back for round two. Expect local art vendors, live music, and food trucks packed into a buzzing outdoor event beside the Pop-Ups. Bonus: it overlaps with city events and a midway, so the foot traffic’s looking real good. Rain or shine, it’s happening.

John Smylie Memorial Golf Classic
August 8 | Tee times TBD | Oak Hills Golf Club, Quinte West | Fundraiser
This annual tournament brings the community together to support the ER expansion at Trenton Memorial Hospital.

Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.

🔗 To see an awesome list of events for the area, hit the button below!

Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.

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Need stunning real estate visuals? Go here www.iguidebythebay.ca and view our full list of services, portfolio and book online.*

City

Belleville Council Highlights 🏛️

🚗 How to make $1 million in 5 months
Belleville’s speed cameras pulled in over $1 million last year — in just five months. That’s $620K more than expected, and council’s now using that to cover a $759K budget shortfall from Hastings County.

Translation — if you got a ticket, you helped fund EMS, housing, and long-term care. Thanks for your service. They’re forecasting 61,000 tickets this year, so either Belleville’s full of speed demons or those cameras are stealthier than we thought.
👉 Watch the full council meeting here

Brighton gets in on the speed camera game
Brighton will launch its own Automated Speed Enforcement program with a 90-day warning period before cameras go live July 14 on Elizabeth Street. Tickets will be mailed, no demerit points — but your wallet might take a hit.

Quinte West Council Meeting 🏛️
Quinte West Council meets Wednesday, April 16 at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall (7 Creswell Dr.) and online. On the agenda: a land-use agreement for a military exercise on Bata Island, naming the new Venture Drive Industrial Park, and updates on the city’s water systems and Q1 investments. Council will also vote on proclamations for Food Allergy Awareness Month and Menstrual Health Day. A closed session will be held beforehand to discuss HR matters.
👉 View the full agenda here.

🍃 Extra yard waste pickup coming
Quinte West is adding more curbside leaf and yard waste collection days in response to resident demand. Mark your calendars: May 12 (Trenton), May 26 (Frankford, Murray, Sidney), and June 2 (Trenton). April dates remain unchanged. Full schedule here (Quinte West).

Belleville needs volunteers for Canada Day — perfect for students or anyone who wants to pitch in. Here’s how to sign up.

Less than 200 tickets remain for the Belleville Sens’ Fan Appreciation Night this Saturday — expect giveaways, player awards, and a shot at $1,000 in BoQ Plinko. Here’s how to grab your seat.*

Giant Tiger now delivers through DoorDash and Uber Eats — and yes, the prices stay the same. There’s also a limited-time deal — here’s how to get it.

Thinking about a summer road trip or museum crawl with the kids? The new Canada Strong Pass gives free VIA Rail rides and gallery access to youth — and it’s rolling out just in time for peak travel season.

Missed a tax credit in the past 10 years? You can still claim it — and the average Canadian is leaving nearly $3,000 on the table. Here’s how to fix that before the deadline hits.

Final Canada Carbon Rebate payments are coming April 22 — but only if you filed taxes by April 2. Here’s what to expect based on your province and how to check your eligibility.

Weather

Wednesday
High 7°C 🌡️ Low -2°C | ☁️/🌬️ |

Thursday
High 13°C 🌡️ Low -2°C | ☀️/🌬️ |

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

Done and dusted. Send this to someone who drives their Corolla down Sydney St like it’s a Ferrari on fire.

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