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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!

The week's heating up with everything from major city spending to holiday markets around every corner.

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💰 Belleville's 2026 Capital Plan approved
Your tax dollars are heading towards $55.5 million in capital spending next year. Council approved major projects including $5 million for Bridge Street East work and $6.3 million for North Riverfront Trail extension, though they rejected traffic lights that didn't meet safety warrants. Read More →

🚨 Tyendinaga drug case: 34 charged, $200 million in plants seized
That's quite the haul from Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. Police wrapped up their two-week operation seizing over 118,000 cannabis plants plus millions in contraband cigarettes. Nineteen non-community members among those charged. Read More →

🎁 Giving Tuesday coming up on December 2nd for the Children's Foundation
Mark your calendars for December 2nd when the Children's Foundation kicks off their annual giving campaign. The foundation's festive newsletter showcases several programs that could use your support this holiday season. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →

🩺 Belleville Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner to Downtown Clinic
Fresh Queen's graduate David Klaver has joined the Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic downtown through the city's medical recruitment program. The program offers financial incentives to both family physicians and nurse practitioners in exchange for committed service years. Finally, some good news for healthcare access. (City of Belleville) Read More →

🎬 Actress Nina Kiri to appear at Belleville screening of film 'Out Standing'
The Handmaid's Tale star Nina Kiri visits Belleville today for two special screenings at Empire Theatre. She'll answer questions after both the 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. showings of Out Standing, her film about Canada's first female infantry officer Sandra Perron. (Intelligencer) Read More →

🏒 Belleville Senators sweep New York State road trip with perfect six points
Sometimes the hockey gods smile on you. The Belleville Senators grabbed six points from three games across New York State, including a thrilling shootout victory in Utica and a dominant 4-1 win in Syracuse. Arthur Kaliyev's been on fire with goals in all three games, while the team now sits fourth in the North Division with Wednesday's home clash against Toronto looming large. (Belleville Senators) Read More →

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🎭 Women Fully Clothed | November 28, 7:30 PM | Empire Theatre
Canada's funniest women (Eugene Levy's words, not ours) bring their razor-sharp sketch comedy and musical mischief to Belleville for one night of laugh-until-you-snort chaos.

🎅 Side Hustle Christmas Market | Nov 22nd, 10-4pm | 34 Victoria Avenue, Belleville
Hot cocoa, holiday blooms, Santa photos, and local vendors all under one roof — plus you can write letters to the big guy himself!

🎬 Canadian Labour International Film Festival | November 20, 5-8pm | Belleville Public Library
Five short documentaries celebrating working people's stories – because everyone deserves their moment on the big screen.

🕯️ Candle Making PEC Lavender Farm | November 29 | PEC Lavender Farm, Hillier
Create your own hand-poured candle surrounded by lavender fields while The Creative Caravan guides you through this zen Saturday morning workshop.

🍩 Sam's Doughnuts Pop-Up | December 6th & 20th | County Feasts, Wellington
Fresh doughnuts and holiday vibes from 11am-5pm (or until they sell out because let's be real, they will).

🎸 Dallas Smith - 'Unplugged' Tour | December 14th, 7pm | Empire Theatre, Belleville
Country star Dallas Smith strips it down for an intimate acoustic evening with special guest Brock Phillips.

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If you need a holiday gift with real County charm, grab County Candle Co’s limited-edition winter scent The County Holliday before it disappears forever. It truly captures winter stillness with eucalyptus, lemon peel, and fir balsam notes. Share it with that friend who's always hunting for the perfect seasonal candle! 🕯️❄️

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