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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Friday's here with fresh updates and weekend plans brewing across our beautiful region.

• 🌷 News Notes: Parks department plants spring hope while snow threatens, plus local buzz worth knowing
• 🎓 Events: Loyalist College opens doors and community happenings await
• 🧋 Foodie Friday: Pearl Bubble Tea brings fresh flavors downtown

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🎄 Enchanted in the District brings festive fun in Downtown Belleville
Downtown Belleville transforms into a holiday wonderland Nov. 14-16 with horse-drawn carriages, reindeer visits, and the Kringle Krawl featuring specialty drinks. Because nothing says Christmas spirit like "The Nog-father" at Burger Revolution. (Intelligencer) Read More →

🌷 Parks Department Plants Spring Hope in Winter
While snow threatens, Belleville's parks gardeners are busy planting tulip and allium bulbs across the city. Because apparently optimism grows best in frozen ground. Residents can expect colourful surprises when spring finally arrives. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🏛️ Belleville City Services Adjusted for Remembrance Day
City Hall closes Tuesday while transit runs normally and the library stays open. Because nothing says honouring veterans like keeping the buses running on time. Ceremonies happen Monday at Elmwood Cemetery (4 p.m.) and Tuesday at the Cenotaph (10:30 a.m.). (City of Belleville) Read More →

🚨 Belleville Police clock driver at more than 100 km/hour over the speed limit
Someone clearly missed the memo about speed limits being suggestions rather than challenges. Belleville Police nabbed a driver going more than 100 km/h over the posted limit. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →

💧 Low water conditions continue
That 96 mm of rain last month wasn't enough to break the drought. Quinte Conservation keeps the Level 3 water restrictions until November 27th, requesting a 30% reduction in consumption after four months of below-average rainfall. (Quinte News) Read More →

🏛️ Malette proud to stand behind new Federal Budget
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis is backing Ottawa's latest spending plan. The budget includes measures for housing affordability and healthcare funding. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →

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🎪 2nd Annual Christmas Market | November 7-9 & 14-16 | 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM | 542 The Big Red Barn, 542 Zion Road
Shop local vendors selling everything from alpaca products to freeze-dried candy in a winter wonderland setting.

🎓 Loyalist College Open House | Nov. 15 | 9 a.m. to noon | 376 Wallbridge-Loyalist Rd., Belleville
Perfect chance to explore campus tours, meet faculty, and maybe snag that $1,000+ starter pack if you register.

🎪 Canadian Labour International Film Festival | Nov. 20 | 5-8 PM | Belleville Public Library
Five documentary shorts about working folks, plus free snacks—because nothing says "workers' rights" like complimentary refreshments.

🎅 Belleville Santa Claus Parade | Nov 16 | 4:30 PM | Bridge Street
Santa's making his grand entrance down Bridge Street with festive floats and enough twinkling lights to power a small village.

🎪 Enchanted Holiday Market | Nov 14-16, 2025 | Front Street, Belleville, Ontario
Three days of holiday shopping, good eats, and awkward Santa photos that'll make your grandkids cringe for years to come.

Pearl Bubble Tea Opens Downtown — authentic Taiwanese bubble tea just landed at 301 Front Street. Kimberly and Ivan are bringing real tea leaves and hand-cooked pearls to downtown Belleville.

🧋 Fresh tapioca pearls made the traditional way — because nobody wants those rubbery imposters from a bag.
🎉 Grand opening buzz already has locals planning return trips? That's the kind of authentic taste that builds a following.
🏪 Right downtown just north of Victoria Street — prime real estate for your next bubble tea craving.

Culture and creativity meet in every cup — this is how you bring Taiwan to small-town Ontario.

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From tulips to tinsel, Belleville keeps finding ways to bloom — even as temperatures drop and winter darkness sets in. Send this to someone who bursts your bubble… but in a sweet, tapioca kind of way.

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