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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Belleville is lighting up with purpose this September—one colour at a time. From cool blues to vibrant orange, the city's most iconic landmarks will be illuminated in support of causes that matter, including prostate cancer awareness, sepsis education, and truth and reconciliation. These aren’t just lights—they're statements of solidarity. In Belleville, even the infrastructure speaks up.

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🌈 Belleville Landmarks Light Up for Awareness This September
The city's iconic landmarks will glow in a rainbow of meaningful colours this month, because awareness shines brightest when we all participate. From prostate cancer to Truth and Reconciliation, five important causes will be highlighted through illuminated displays at the Belleville Sign, Bridge Street Bridge and Fire Station. (City of Belleville) Read More →

💧 Belleville Launches Water Bill Relief Program
Good news for homeowners caught off guard by plumbing mishaps. The city's new Water Leak Forgiveness Program offers much-needed financial relief to residents with unexpected leaks, providing credits on future bills once repairs are complete. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🎓 Campus Community Rallies Behind Loyalist College
Faculty and staff are taking a stand at Loyalist College this Wednesday with a noon rally at the main entrance. The future of local education hangs in the balance as OPSEU leaders join professors and students to protest recent program cuts and management decisions. (Quinte News) Read More →

📚 School Board Director Signs on for Five More Years
Katherine MacIver has secured a fresh 5-year contract as Director of Education at Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. Talk about staying power! Under her leadership, the board has seen impressive gains including a 6% jump in graduation rates and significant EQAO improvements. (InQuinte) Read More →

🏘️ New Digital Tool Maps Belleville's Housing Growth
Curious about residential development in your neighbourhood? Belleville's innovative Development Tracker lets residents explore everything from subdivision approvals to building permits across the city. The interactive tool provides detailed maps of current projects and tracks progress towards housing targets since 2021. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🎪 Downtown Blues Festival | Sept 5-6, 2025 | Various Times | Downtown Belleville
Get ready to groove as Belleville's streets come alive with soulful sounds, featuring everything from classic Chicago-style blues to innovative fusion performances across multiple downtown venues.

🍺 Hops on the Water Craft Beer Festival Finale | September 20 | 11AM-7PM | Front Street Farmers' Market Pavilion, Trenton
Be one of the first 1,500 beer lovers to snag a vintage commemorative mug from Hops festivals past at this sudsy celebration of craft brews.

🎭 One Man, Three Legends | September 13 | 7:30pm | Regent Theatre Picton
Award-winning performer Roy LeBlanc channels Elvis, Johnny Cash, and Roy Orbison in one knockout show that'll have you all shook up (in the best way possible).

🍛 Bay Leaf at Canadian Food Expo | October 19 | 11am-8pm | Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Spice up your weekend with authentic Indian street eats from samosas to chaats, served with a side of cultural flair at Toronto's biggest food festival.

🎭 The Rocky Horror Show | Oct 22-Nov 1 | Various Times | Bancroft Village Playhouse & Marble Arts Centre
Do the Time Warp again with this deliciously naughty cult classic, where sweet Brad and Janet stumble into Dr. Frank-N-Furter's mansion for a night of campy musical mayhem (bring your toilet paper!).

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And just like that, you're caught up. We’ll be back soon with more local scoop, glowing bridges, and probably at least one surprise rally. Until then, keep your eyes open and your inbox refreshed.

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