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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
We've got a spooky-good mix for you this week – from provincial policy changes affecting our streets to Halloween happenings around town, plus a bewitching cocktail recipe that's perfect for the season.
Nothing is as spooky as the price of the Jays tickets tonight though…
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News Notes
🚗 Ford Government Passes Bill Banning Municipal Speed Cameras in Ontario
The Ford government has officially banned municipal speed cameras across Ontario. he legislation removes local control over automated enforcement in school and community safety zones. (CTV News) Read More →
📚 Paraphernalia Books 'N' Stuff reopens in Downtown Belleville
Susan Chambers cut the ribbon Thursday at her 290 Front Street location, with Mayor Neil Ellis and councillors celebrating the return. The beloved shop's British treats, books, and puzzles are back for downtown browsers. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →
🚨 Belleville Police Busy Tuesday with Domestic Dispute and Impaired Crash
Tuesday brought double trouble for local officers. A domestic dispute in the west end led to dual assault charges for both parties involved. Meanwhile, a single-vehicle rollover in the north end resulted in impaired driving charges for Daniel Leblanc. (Quinte News) Read More →
⚖️ 12-month conditional sentence laid against QW man in fatal 2023 collision
Dean Potter pled guilty Wednesday to failing to remain at the scene after a collision killed a 14-year-old girl nearly two years ago. Justice Howard Chisvin handed down the conditional sentence in Belleville Court following submissions. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →
🩺 Belleville Takes Doctor Hunt to Ottawa
Karen Poste hit the University of Ottawa Family Medicine Job Fair last week, chatting up over 120 resident doctors about why they should set up shop here. Because apparently we need to sell Belleville like it's a vacation destination. The city's physician recruitment program is actively courting new medical talent. (Belleville Facebook) Read More →
🎮 Press Play Café Opens in Belleville
Amber's new venture combines an indoor playground with proper coffee at 135 Station Street. Kids get interactive play space while parents enjoy baked goods and caffeine —finally, somewhere both generations win. (City of Belleville) Read More →
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Events
🎪 Halloween in the Village | October 31, 2025 | 4:00–7:00 PM | Children's Safety Village, 129 South John Street, Belleville
Trick-or-treat through a miniature village where the biggest safety concern is whether you'll have room for all the candy.
🎪 Haunted Hillcrest Graveyard | 72 McFarland Dr, Belleville, ON
Bring your courage (and your dog) for a spooky stroll where both two-legged and four-legged visitors get treats for surviving the scares.
🎃 Halloween Costume Party @The Hangar Pub | November 1st | 7pm | West Belleville
Dust off that costume you've been saving since last year—prizes for best dressed, plus wings and beer buckets because priorities matter.
🎨 Belleville Arts Festival – Art Crawl | Downtown Belleville Gallery District
Gallery hop through downtown Belleville with a "passport" system that lets you collect stamps and potentially win a year-long membership to the historic Glanmore site.
🎪 A Funkin' Fun Halloween Party | October 31st | 8 pm | Belleville Club, 210 Pinnacle St
Cue The Funk brings the grooves in costume while you compete for prizes and snacks—because nothing says Halloween like funk music and friendly competition.
🎪 Halloween Boo Tour | Oct. 18-31 | Self-guided | Quinte West
Drive around judging your neighbors' Halloween decorating skills while pretending it's just innocent fun.
Foodie Freaky Friday
The Witch's Heart Halloween Cocktail — This viral purple potion has been casting spells since 2015. Created with homemade blackberry shimmer liqueur and a bleeding grenadine heart at the bottom.
• 🍇 Week-long blackberry vodka infusion with luster dust — or cheat with a 2-hour sous vide trick.
• 🧊 Dry ice for that smoky cauldron effect? Crush it to powder first and wait for the show to stop.
• ✨ Purple swirls meet apple juice and lemon — then guests stir their own magic.
Some cocktails just capture Halloween's theatrical soul — this one turns every sip into a spell.
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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Signing Off
Forward this to that friend who's been perfecting their gothic aesthetic since middle school and never needed Halloween as an excuse 🖤 They'll absolutely love knowing you thought of them when you saw this spooky content.
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