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Together With

Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

Seems someone in Warkworth took "make yourself at home" a bit too literally this week.

A mystery visitor helped themselves to snacks, left dirty dishes, and even tested out the homeowner's bed - basically everything but leaving a review on Airbnb.

Goldilocks has really upped her game. In other news…

New location, same great taste

TOGETHER WITH THAIRIFIC

Thairific is now serving up bold Thai flavours at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore on Bell Blvd — open six days a week from 12–6:30 p.m.

Check their website for up-to-date hours, special pop-ups, and event bookings. Planning something special? Thairific caters everything from team lunches to big celebrations with a customizable menu of flavour-packed apps and unforgettable entrées.

Follow them on Facebook and Instagram for mouthwatering updates and exclusive offers.

News Note

🏏 Cricket Comes to Belleville
The Quinte Cricket Association has stumped up a generous $15,000 donation for Belleville's first-ever cricket pitch. Move over baseball, there's a new bat in town. The Thurlow Park facility begins construction this week, bringing one of the world's most popular sports to our community. (City of Belleville FB) Read More →

🚲 Local Cyclists Pedal Their Way to Major Cancer Research Milestone
Talk about putting the wheels in motion for change. Team Myderwyk has raised an impressive $70,000 for Princess Margaret Cancer Research this year, adding to their remarkable eight-year total of $440,000. These dedicated cyclists have covered 19,000 kilometres while joining 5,000 riders who collectively raised $20 million in the Ride to Conquer Cancer. (CountyLive News) Read More →

🏛️ Major Funding Boost for Indigenous Cultural Centre
Fantastic news for cultural preservation in our region. The Kenhtè:ke Language and Cultural Centre has received a $486,600 grant from the Ontario Trillium Foundation. This three-year investment couldn't come at a better time as construction continues on the facility. (InQuinte) Read More →

🏀 Game On: Riverstone Park Gets Major Upgrade
Time to lace up those trainers. A new 3v3 basketball court breaks ground this Monday at Riverstone Park, perfect for pickup games with the grandkids. The three-week construction will temporarily close some paths, but the park's recent addition of 64 new trees makes the wait worthwhile. (City of Belleville FB) Read More →

🔥 Heat Wave Prompts Partial Burn Ban in Prince Edward County
A partial burn ban is now in effect across Prince Edward County until Wednesday due to extreme heat conditions. Only small campfires and screened containers are permitted during the restriction. Propane appliances like BBQs remain exempt, but residents need valid burn permits for any open-air fires. (Belleville Intelligencer) Read More →

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Events

🎸 ZZ Top | Friday June 27, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Shorelines Casino Belleville
That little ol' band from Texas brings their signature beards and blues-rock swagger to Belleville for a night of sharp-dressed entertainment.

🎸 Canada Day Weekend Spectacular | June 27-July 1 | 11 AM-11 PM | Base31, Picton
Canadian icons Blue Rodeo headline this five-day extravaganza featuring local food markets, historic exhibitions, and family-friendly fun in Prince Edward County's transformed military base.

🧘‍♀️ Lavender Yoga Classes | June 28 | 9:00 AM | Prince Edward County Lavender Farm
Stretch and breathe amid fragrant purple blooms at this uniquely aromatic outdoor yoga session.

🌟 Movie Under the Stars | June 28 | 9:00 PM | Sandbanks Winery, Prince Edward
Pack your blanket for a glass of local wine and a certain shark-themed summer classic under the stars (you're gonna need a bigger picnic basket!).

🌈 Picton PRIDE Festival | Saturday June 28 | Downtown Picton
Downtown Picton transforms into a rainbow-filled celebration of love, diversity, and fabulous fun for the whole community.

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

Weather Forecast

Monday: ⛅ High 29°C / Low 22°C - Scattered clouds
Tuesday: ☁️ High 29°C / Low 21°C - Broken clouds
Wednesday: ☁️ High 26°C / Low 18°C - Broken clouds

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

Stay cool out there (seriously - it’s going to be a hot one and Belleville’s got you covered with public cooling centres). Send this to someone who needs to chill out.

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