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🐝 Gooood morning everybody! We’re back with the newsletter that’s got more juice than your car battery.

In today’s buzz;

• 🏛️Big infrastructure announcements for the BoQ/PEC area

• 💧🧽 Car or boat need a scrub? We got you covered

• 🎸Live music insider

• And more…

 🚨Caught Red-Hoofed

Before we dive into today’s newsletter, we have something we need to show you. Yesterday we received a video from our community police services (below). They did it folks, they finally got the fugitive. Watch the video below for an exclusive view of the catch by a local civilian who obviously played football at some point.

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The Digest

👷‍♂️Highway 401 Interchange: A Safer Highway and Economic Growth?

This is a hot topic for the community of Belleville - the recent accidents, the maximum speed increase, and now this. Premier Doug Ford has stated he will review the proposed Highway 401 interchange in Belleville, specifically how the project will be paid for. The interchange aims to improve traffic flow and safety on the highway. Local officials and residents have highlighted the project’s importance for economic growth and reduced congestion. The Intelligencer has the full story.

💧🧱$18.3M Investment in Prince Edward County

Premier Doug Ford announced an $18.3 million investment to build the Wellington Regional Water Treatment Plant in Prince Edward County. This new facility will replace the existing plants in Wellington and Picton, providing clean water and enabling the construction of nearly 4,000 new homes. The funding is part of the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund, which aims to support housing development by improving water infrastructure.

🧼🚤 Need Your Boat Cleaned?

It’s almost that time to hang up the lures and water ski’s, unfortunately. On the bright side, The County is launching a free boat cleaning station pilot project over the next two months at various boat launches. All watercrafts can carry invasive species that harm local ecosystems and disrupt activities like boating and fishing. Boaters are encouraged to use the station to prevent the spread of these species. In partnership with Quinte Conservation and the Invasive Species Centre, a CD3 Wayside Solar Trailer will be available at the following locations:

Rossmore Boat Launch: Sept. 9-14

Weller’s Bay Boat Launch: Sept. 14-19

Roblin Lake Boat Launch: Sept. 19-28

Wellington Rotary Beach Boat Launch: Sept. 28-Oct. 4

Northport Boat Launch: Oct. 4-15

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What’s Happenin’

🥕🍺 Taste! Community Grown
📅 Sept 14
📍 Parson’s Brewing Co, Picton

• Vendor Market - This portion of the event is free. Celebrate local farmers, artisans, and producers at the Vendor Market. Donations for Storehouse Food Bank are welcome. Purchase a PEC Wine Passport for tasting samples and a sample glass.

• Concert & Dinner - In the evening, enjoy a concert by Secret Beach and a Roving Dinner with small plates and wine pairings from local chefs. All event details here.

🎭 Night Kitchen Too
📅 Sept 21 7:30pm - 9:30pm
📍 Pinnacle Playhouse, Belleville

Gary Magwood, a prominent arts supporter in Quinte, has taken over Night Kitchen Too, a musical variety show now in its 11th year. You can expect live music, poetry, spoken word, theatre excerpts and more. Held at The Pinnacle Playhouse, the new season starts on Sept. 21. Magwood highlights that all performers are paid. Anyone who wants to participate as performers can email Alex Bell at [email protected]. Tickets are $10 at the door. Check it out, proceeds go to the Belleville Theatre Guild.

🚙 ✈️ Rubber on the Ramp Fundraiser

📍 8 Wing, South Perimeter Road, Trenton

🗓️ Sept 13 8am - 4pm

This is a very cool opportunity to make your friend envious or add some flare to your Instagram page. Rubber on the Ramp is an annual charity event where civilians and military personnel can take photos with RCAF aircraft. This year features a CC177 Globemaster, CF188 Hornet, CH147F Chinook, and CC130J Hercules. Proceeds support CFB 8 Wing Trenton’s NDWCC, benefiting United Way Hastings & Prince Edward and HealthPartners. Food trucks and local media will be present. Registration details are on the event page here.

Business Spotlight

🥊 Bulldog Boxing Academy
📍 470 Dundas St E, Belleville

Looks like the Bulldog Boxing Academy has a new location, but they’re not new to training - they’ve been at this for over 9 years! Whether you’re a rookie or a seasoned fighter, they’ve got perfect, flexible, and affordable programs for you. Follow Bulldog Boxing for more.

🧽 🚙Revive Car Wash
📍 219 N Front St, Belleville

Got a dirty car? Revive Car Wash has opened in Belleville and offers a premium car wash experience, focusing on exceptional customer service and environmental sustainability. They provide a range of services to ensure your vehicle looks its best, including high-quality washes and detailing. Join them for their Grand Opening on Saturday, September 14th, from 11 AM to 3 PM with proceeds benefiting the Children’s Foundation. FYI - we can confirm the vacuums work for dog hair (German Shepherd owner here, IYKYK).

For The Bay of Quinte Parents

🚒 Touch-A-Truck Event
📅 September 14th 10am - 3pm
📍 West Zwicks Park, Belleville

This free event, supported by the Rotary Club of Belleville, features over 30 specialty vehicles for children to explore. There is a “quiet hour” from 10 am to 11 am accommodates those sensitive to lights and noise. Enjoy vendors, free carriage rides, face painting, balloons, and crafts. New this year is the “Trucker Hat Bar” by Tinkered Decor. Donations support the Rotary Club of Belleville. More on this great family friendly event here.

🎥 Free Movie Morning
📅 September 14th 9am
📍 Cineplex, Belleville

Cineplex Community Day returns. Enjoy a morning of movies, games, and discounted concessions on September 14th, beginning at 9 AM. Additionally, $1 from each concession order will benefit BGC Canada throughout the day. Secure your seat today! Conditions apply. For details, visit Cineplex.com/Community

Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre Fall Programs

• Teen Futsal on Monday nights from 7:30-9pm. Register today to save your spot. . Call 613-966-4632.

• Check out these preschool Fall sessions. Registration is open for all Fall programs.

• Check out the fall activity guide here.

• Aqua fitness programs here.

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Local Sports Highlights

🌟2024 Belleville Sports Hall of Fame Inductees

Taking place on Saturday Sept 14th at QSWC, the ceremony will celebrate The Belleville Sports Hall of Fame is set to honor the achievements and contributions of four outstanding individuals and one extraordinary team, as they are inducted among Belleville's most distinguished sports figures.
The 2024 inductees: Glenn Fortin – Athlete/Builder (Figure Skating); Mike Kirby – Builder (Basketball); Steven Stewart – Athlete (Powerlifting); Greg Terrion – Athlete (Hockey); and the Belleville Yardmen Benefit Fund Ladies Softball Team – Team (Softball).

🎤🎸Live Music Insider

Sept 12

• The Cardinal - Jacob Wise @ 7pm

• Waring House - Gerald McGrath @ 6:30

Sept 13

• Acoustic Grill - 40% @ 7pm

• Local Social House - Ambrose & The Reeds @ 8pm

• Meyers Pier - Pitiless Fools @ 7pm

• Capers - Savannah Shea @ 6pm

• Waring House - Seventh Town @ 6:30

• Dune Hopper - Jack McAvoy @4pm

Sept 14

• Acoustic Grill - John Sharkey @ 7pm

• Meyers Creek - Victor Cooper @ 7pm

• Beaufort Pub - Ron Nicholas @ 1pm - 4pm

• Beaufort Pub - Cruise Control @ 8pm

• Capers - Mellow Lily @ 6pm

• Waring House - Tim Campbell @ 6:30

• Old Church Theatre - Rick and Friends @ 7pm

• North Docks - Dan Gordon @ 6pm

• Smokin 116 - Collusion @ 9pm

• Karlo Estates - Chris Bonham-Carter @ 6:30pm

@THEBOQBUZZ

Where were we last week? You betcha, we grabbed some wings at the Dugout for the NFL season opener. Congrats to @britbeli, @dylsauce and @mrmucksalot - ya’ll know your wings!

THANK YOU

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