Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
From cheerleading gold to grief support innovations, this week's bringing everything from celebration to community care.
• 🏆 Community Wins - Local cheer squad takes gold while police seek your historical treasures
• 🎉 Weekend Fun - Poke bowls, board games, and ABBA fever hitting our stages
• 🏡 Dream Property - Premium winery estate offering turnkey wine business in Prince Edward County
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News Notes
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📞 Grief Support Phone Booth Opens at Sidney Conservation Area
Quinte Conservation has installed a Wind Phone at Sidney Conservation Area for those navigating loss. The handcrafted booth contains an unconnected telephone beneath towering trees. (InQuinte.ca) Read More →
🏆 Belleville's Pegasus Cheer Claims Gold at Montreal Championships
The local cheerleading squad won first place in their division at Quebec's Frostfest Championships. They achieved a perfect routine with zero deductions. (InQuinte) Read More →
🏛️ Belleville Police Seeks Community Artifacts for 190th Anniversary Display
The Belleville Police Service wants your historical police items for their anniversary museum exhibit. They're partnering with Glanmore National Historic Site to preserve local law enforcement history. (Quinte News) Read More →
🛝 Two New Playgrounds Need Your Input
Belleville wants your ideas for playground upgrades at Tom Gavey Alemite Park and Heritage Park. Survey closes February 20th, followed by public consultation. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🏥 Hospital Foundation Gets New Interim Boss
The Belleville General Hospital Foundation has promoted associate director Alec Bauer to interim executive director. He'll lead fundraising operations while the board searches for a permanent replacement. (The Intelligencer) Read More →
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Events
🎤 Abba-mania & Bee Gees Night Fever | February 28 | The Empire Theatre
Get ready to boogie as Canada's top ABBA tribute band teams up with a Bee Gees cover act for a night of disco fever and Swedish pop perfection.
🍣 Poke Pop-Up | Saturday Jan 24, 12-4pm | Matron Fine Beer
Beat the January blues with summer vibes and fresh poke bowls featuring tuna, chicken, or beet options.
🎲 Board Game Battle Royale | January 21 | UpFront Café
Bring your A-game (or just bring yourself) for an evening of friendly competition, prizes, and the kind of strategic thinking that makes Monopoly friendships crumble.
👶 Take What You Need Day | Friday, January 23rd | Once Upon A Child Belleville
Grab 25 clearance items for free (yes, FREE!) and help clear out their inventory while scoring baby gear, maternity clothes, and tiny shoes.
🐾 Paws & Relax Weekend Getaway | February 20-22, 2026 | The Lakeside Motel
Bring your furry best friend for unlimited tennis balls, bark-aritas, and professional training sessions—because your dog deserves a vacation too.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Home of the Week
🍷 Premium Winery Estate Offers Turnkey Wine Business Opportunity in Prince Edward County
Photo: Realtor.ca
This exceptional 58.5-acre vineyard property presents a rare opportunity to acquire Lacey Estates Winery, an established premium wine operation situated along prestigious Closson Road in Ontario's celebrated wine region. The fully operational facility includes existing wine inventory, complete winemaking equipment, and a welcoming tasting room with sweeping vineyard views, while the highest elevation plantings produce outstanding cool-climate varietals including Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Cabernet Franc on ideal soil conditions.
🏡 Complete operational setup includes one-bedroom staff accommodation, office space, and 30 parking spaces for wine tourism visitors
🍇 Premium vineyard positioning features plantings at the area's highest elevation with optimal sun, wind, and soil conditions for quality wine production
💼 Expansion-ready platform offers untapped revenue opportunities for café, food service, or hospitality concepts to enhance guest experiences
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Signing Off
That’s your midweek update. Treat yourself to a poke bowl, a board game night, or a concert ticket. Send this to your ABBA-loving friend. Mamma mia.
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