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Award-winning locals + Countylicious
Shane Brady
March 26, 2025
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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte! Spring is trying to happen — like your neighbour’s DIY project, it’s messy, but full of heart.
Today Around The Bay:
Countylicious menus
Local students honoured with award
New Belleville doc recruited
And much more…
PS: A lot of you asked us for the venue location for the side hustle market, here’s the deets (and yes, I actually read all the comments you leave me so please keep it up! 🙂);
When? THIS Saturday, March 29th
What time? 10-3 pm
Where? 34 Victoria Avenue, Belleville ON At Venue 1906
Weather
Wednesday
High 2°C 🌡️ Low -4°C | 🌥️ | 20% | W 15 km/h
Thursday
High 10°C 🌡️ Low -1°C | 🌥️ | 10% | WSW 13 km/h
Mortgages, the easy way
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The Mid-Week Skimm
Countylicious returns to PEC March 27–April 13
This is your invitation to savour, celebrate, and support the local culinary scene. From March 27 to April 13, enjoy prix-fixe menus created by Prince Edward County chefs using locally sourced ingredients, priced from $20 to $65. Menus can be seen here. Visit The County
Naomi Saunders named Quinte’s Kindness Citizen of the Year
From Relay for Life to Kindness Crews, Naomi Saunders of Frankford has spent decades volunteering for causes like the Canadian Cancer Society and Juvenile Diabetes Foundation — earning her the 2025 Kindness Citizen of the Year award. Quinte News
Local students honoured with Kindness Awards
From hallway hugs to fundraising thousands, four local students — Devin Carmen, Elizabeth Joseph, Max Szabo, and 8-year-old Jack Bouder — were celebrated during VARAK Week for their compassion, volunteerism, and community spirit. InQuinte
Belleville welcomes future family doctor Dr. Avneet Dhillon
Dr. Avneet Dhillon has joined Belleville’s Doctor Recruitment Program and will begin her residency with Queen’s before launching her local practice in 2027. City of Belleville
Gleaners Food Bank names new Executive Director
Peter Kerr, a longtime Quinte local with a background in advocacy and mental health services, will take the reins at Gleaners Food Bank starting April 7. He replaces Susanne Quinlan, who retired last year. Quinte News
Spring Activity Guide is here
From power skating to swimming to summer camps, the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre’s 2025 Spring Activity Guide is packed with programs for all ages and abilities. Registration opens today for Belleville residents. Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
Queen Elizabeth School site sold for housing + community hub
Prince Edward County council has approved the $1.5M sale of the former Queen Elizabeth School in Picton to New View Holdings. The $100M redevelopment will include 198 rental units and a services hub. County Live
15 Quinte West firefighters honoured for decades of service
From 20 to 45 years of dedication, fifteen Quinte West firefighters were recognized with provincial and federal medals — a collective 425 years of commitment to the community. Brighton Today
Elections Canada hiring 200,000+ workers for April vote
Want to get paid by Elections Canada? They’re hiring over 200,000 workers for the April 28 federal election (with jobs near you), and roles pay up to $33/hour. Positions range from poll managers to info officers — and you only need to be 16 to apply. Daily Hive
OAS payments landing soon — here's how much seniors can get
Canadian seniors could see up to $800 from the March Old Age Security (OAS) payment, with deposits going out this week. To qualify, you must be 65+, a Canadian citizen or legal resident, and have lived here for at least 10 years. Narcity
Welcome to Grade 9
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Events
🐶 MockTAILS & Puppy Yoga with Mikenze | 5:30 & 7:30 p.m. | County Creative, PEC | $60
Stretch, sip, and snuggle. Two sessions of yoga with adoptable pups and functional mocktails.
👹 Monster | Thurs–Sun | Karlo Estates, Wellington | $20
Sixteen characters. One performer. Daniel MacIvor’s chilling one-man show returns with a vengeance.
🎶 Songwriters Series with Deborah Lynn & Paul | 7-10 p.m. | these 4 walls, Quinte West | $10 min spend
An intimate night of original music in a dreamy gallery setting. Local vibes, big talent.
🏨 The Wayside Motor Inn | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Pinnacle Playhouse, Belleville
Five overlapping stories. One motel. A wild theatre ride set in the ‘70s, staged like never before.
🍇 PEC Wine Spring Tune Up 2025 | Friday | 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. | Highline Hall, PEC
Meet the makers, sip the season — it’s a full-day wine fest to kick off the County’s sipping season.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
To see an awesome list of events for the area, hit the button below.
Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.
Looking to feature an event? Go here.
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🍽️ Welcome back to March Menu Madness. In each newsletter for the rest of March, we're spotlighting a local Bay of Quinte eatery and giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky subscriber. To enter, simply click on the featured restaurant's link in the below section; we'll randomly select a winner from those who do and email you.
Everyone’s Local
Patio season is almost here—what better excuse to hit up one of the best patios in the Bay of Quinte? Enter: The Local Social House. With live music, a killer view of the Moira River, and a steady stream of fun events like buck(ish)-shuck oysters and more (catch ‘em on our event calendar). If you haven’t been, or it’s been a while — it’s time to throw them on your calendar plan.
Check them out here. (psst—this is how you enter)
The Local Find
Insider info: We know, we know — Pack’s Deli again? But if you haven’t followed them or been yet, at least check out the instagram from the grand opening — for your viewing pleasure.
Signing Off
That’s all for today friends and I am so happy this days over. I just got back from vacation and all I have to say is I was at Pearson Airport for far too long today. I am sure you know what I mean. Share this with someone who you travel with.
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