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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
The coffee's brewing, the weekend's in sight, and there's a lot worth knowing before you head out the door.
• 🎤 Events & Happenings — Free curling, winter sports, and a seed swap worth planning for.
• 🍽️ Foodie Friday — The Sunday Spread is back, plus spring dining kicks off in April.
• 📰 News You Need — Budget input wanted, hospital funding concerns, and a shelter fundraiser going big.
Let's get to it!
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News Notes
💰 City wants your input on next year's spending
Belleville's 2026 draft operating budget is ready for public review. Residents can check the summary, complete a feedback survey, and use the property tax calculator online. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🏥 Hospital union warns Ontario funding cuts could slash beds and staff
CUPE says Ontario's 2% annual funding increase could force hospitals to cut 4,080 beds and 9,000 jobs provincewide. Quinte Health may lose 23 beds by 2027-2028 despite needing 15 more. (The Belleville Intelligencer) Read More →
❄️ Grace Inn Shelter's Coldest Night Walk Goes Big
Grace Inn's annual fundraiser has outgrown its parking lot and moved to Maranatha Church for Saturday, February 28. The 5 km route now winds past Quinte Mall to show homelessness affects all neighbourhoods, with organizers aiming for $65,000 to support shelter services. (Quinte News) Read More →
⛷️ Quinte West Hosts Winter Games Feb. 7-22
Get ready for free and discounted winter sports across the city. Events include learn-to-curl sessions, $5 hockey games, and free public skating at multiple venues. Collect five ribbons for prize packs. (inQuinte) Read More →
🏥 McFarland Memorial Home Clears Respiratory Outbreak
The three-week outbreak that started January 7 officially ended January 27. Operations are back to normal, though masks remain strongly encouraged for everyone's safety. (inQuinte) Read More →
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Events
🥌 Curling Day in Canada | January 31, 2026 | Quinte Curling Club, Belleville
Slide into a full day of free try-curling sessions, six-end games, a spaghetti dinner, and a Scotties watch party—because nothing says Canada like rocks, ice, and carbs.
✨ Soul Stretch x Sound Bath | Jan 31 | OYF Belleville
Rudie and Steph are teaming up for a full-body deep stretch with hands-on support and sound bath frequencies that'll reset your nervous system better than any weekend nap ever could.
💖 Boston Pizza's Valentine's Fundraiser | Jan 2 – Feb 23 | Boston Pizza Belleville
Eat pizza, donate hearts, and support local kids—because nothing says "I love you" like a heart-shaped pizza that also helps families in need.
🌱 Seedy Saturday Returns to Picton | Feb. 21 | Prince Edward Collegiate Institute
Swap seeds, learn about Miyawaki forests and native plants, enjoy lunch by donation, and get your garden game plan ready for spring at this free 17th-annual celebration of all things green and growing.
🍴 Spring Countylicious | April 9-26 | Prince Edward County
Three weeks of farm-to-table feasting across The County's best restaurants—clear your calendar and bring your appetite.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
Foodie Friday
The Sunday Spread Returns — Gold & Fife brings their signature farm-to-table gathering back to Stella's Eatery with Paper Kite Farm. This is the kind of meal that stretches across an entire afternoon.
✨ February 22nd from 2-7PM with Judy and Hans Ning — the duo behind Paper Kite's ecological farm in Milford, serving a menu rooted in cultural memory and family tradition.
📌 $50 per guest for an omnivore-focused spread? Dietary accommodations available with advance notice.
🌿 Think late lunch energy meeting early dinner warmth — the kind of Sunday ritual that makes space for lingering over good food and better company.
This is how community gathers around seasonal intention — reserve your spot at stellaseatery.com.
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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.
Signing Off
We’ll sweep up more next week. Until then, enjoy the weekend and take it easy.
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