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🐝 Watch a World Jrs game... in Belleville? 🏒

🐝 Watch a World Jrs game... in Belleville? 🏒

Shane Brady
October 24, 2024

Presented by Liam Wells at Peter Smith GM

🐝 Gooood morning everybody! We’re back with the Bay of Quinte Buzz, the newsletter that keeps you up to date. Speaking of dates, you’ll need one for all of the Halloween parties we’ll be sending you to this weekend (we can tell you about the party - we cannot help you find your date, sorry).

In today’s buzz;

Put the dishes and silverware away - Countylicious just started
Some businesses close, opening doors for others
World Jrs pre-tourney game to be played in Bay of Quinte

and more…

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The Digest

😋Countylicious Begins Today!

Countylicious 2024 runs from October 24th to November 17th in Prince Edward County. They’ve got prix-fixe menus at over 20 local restaurants, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prices range from $20 to $65 and there’s lunch and dinner menus. It’s a great way to savor local flavors and support the community. Check out the FULL list of participating restaurant and menus here. Which restaurant are you going to try?

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⚕️ New Clinics to Transform Healthcare Access

Prince Edward County council is excited about a new proposal to establish five neighbourhood clinics in Belleville-Tyendinaga, Quinte West, the County, Centre Hastings, and North Hastings. Barinder Gill of Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team highlighted that 26,400 residents will benefit from improved access to primary care. Supported by a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, these clinics aim to provide timely and equitable care, easing the burden on emergency rooms.

🚧 County Rd 49 Rehab

That’s not cheap! The cost to rehabilitate County Road 49 in Prince Edward County has surged to $52.3 million due to increased contingency costs. The 18.4-kilometre project is now slated for consideration in the 2025 budget, pending municipal funding. InQuinte has it all.

📱 Rogers 5G Expansion

If this means that I won’t lose service anymore going up the hill just past Rossmore driving to and from The County, I will switch to Rogers tomorrow. Rogers Communications has expanded its 5G services in the Quinte region of Eastern Ontario. As part of the EORN Cell Gap Project, 32 new cell towers have been activated since May 2024, along with upgrades to existing sites. This initiative aims to improve connectivity for residents, businesses, and visitors in rural areas.

Business Spotlight

Pure Honey Boutique

Pure Honey Boutique closed its physical location in Downtown Belleville over the weekend. A sad day for the fashion community in Belleville. BUT - It’s not all bad news - if you’re looking for them, you can still find Pure Honey online here. As one door closes another opens…

🖼️ Belleville Frameworks
281 Front St, Downtown Belleville

Head downtown Belleville for the grand opening of Belleville Frameworks and their first art show with Joe Marshal Foster on Thursday, October 24th (today) from 5-8 PM. Belleville Frameworks is a new part of Kingston Frameworks and offers services like custom framing, art restoration, digital printing, and more. They support local artists and art lovers in the Quinte region, including areas like Prince Edward County, Brighton, Napanee, and Tweed. More here.

Belleville Frameworks | Prince Edward County Arts Council

🍕 Pizza Depot Trenton
17477 Ontario County Hwy 2, Unit 3, Trenton

Another week, another pizza spot opens up! Nikita Patel, a Trenton resident since 2019, has opened Pizza Depot Trenton, offering customizable pizzas, specialty pizzas, 50 flavours of wings, and various sides like garlic bread, samosas, and poutine. The menu also includes fresh salads, panzerotti, and fish and chips. Available for take-out or delivery, the restaurant promises top-quality ingredients and consistent service. Check out the menu here. (They’ve got a chocolate lava cake with your name on it.)

Golden Restaurant
155 Picton Main St, Downtown Picton

Sad day for county locals and tourists alike. This well-established Chinese restaurant has years of memories from beach goers, campers and county locals. Stay Golden, ponyboy.

Goodbye Golden, you’ll be missed.

⛳ Fairway Golf
36 Gotha St, Unit 2, Trenton

Trentonian’s can now work on the off-season form. Fairway Gold is an indoor golf simulator founded by local entrepreneurs Andrew Curran, Randy Arnold, Brandon Scott, and Mark Illy. This state-of-the-art facility offers a unique golfing experience for enthusiasts of all skill levels. Book your round here.

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What’s Happenin’

Please note that some events require tickets and may be canceled or have changed times. Please visit the event venue's website or contact them before attending.

🎃 Signal’s Halloween Dance Party
📅 October 25, 2024, 9:00 PM - Midnight
📍 Signal Brewery, Corbyville

Get ready for a spooky night with live music by DJ Jason Ferguson and an impressive light show. Don’t miss the costume contest with prizes for the best and scariest costumes. Tickets are $10 online and $15 at the door. Delicious food options will be available for purchase. (19+ Event)

🎃 Trenton Lions Club Halloween Vendor Show
📅 October 26, 2024, 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📍 Trenton Lions Club, Trenton

Trentonian’s - head to the Lions Club and enjoy baked goods, music accessories, Mel’s perogies, pineapple cupcakes, and over 30 local vendors. Indoor and outdoor activities, pet grooming, and portrait photography available.

🎃 Trunk or Treat by Exit Realty
📅 October 26, 2024, 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📍 Rear Quinte Mall Parking Lot (between Ashley’s Furniture Store and Lonestar Restaurant), Belleville

Join the Exit Realty Group for a family-friendly Halloween event! Wear your costumes and collect candy from supporting businesses in a safe, controlled environment. This event is for all ages and is free to attend.

🎃 Trick or Treat in the Downtown District
📅 October 26, 2024, 12:00 PM
📍 Belleville Downtown District

Bring your little ghouls and goblins for a fun-filled trick-or-treating experience in the heart of Belleville’s Downtown District.

🕯️ Candlelight Graveyard and Gallows Tour
📅 October 25, 2024, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
📍 Macaulay Heritage Park, Picton

Explore the eerie history of Macaulay Heritage Park with a guided candlelight tour through the graveyard and gallows.

👻 AREA31 - Beyond The Grave Rave: A 19+ Costume and Dance Party
📅 October 26, 2024, 8:00 PM - 1:00 AM
📍 Base31, Picton

Join the ultimate Halloween dance party at Base31, featuring costumes, music, and spooky fun for adults 19 and over.

🎃 Lil’ Ghouls Day
📅 October 27, 2024, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
📍 Base31, The Commissary, Picton

A family-friendly event with activities, games, and treats for the little ones to enjoy a spooky yet fun-filled day.

Live Music Insider

Please note that some events require tickets and may be canceled or have changed times. Please visit the event venue's website or contact them before attending.

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Local Sports

🏒 Pete Conacher

The hockey communities in Toronto and Quinte are mourning the loss of Pete Conacher, who passed away at 92. A former Belleville McFarland and Toronto Maple Leaf, Conacher was part of a renowned hockey family. He played for the Leafs, Blackhawks, and Rangers, and had over 600 AHL games. Conacher won gold with the McFarlands at the 1959 World Championships. He also helped establish the NHL Oldtimers group and served as president of the Ontario Chapter of Special Olympics Canada. Conacher is in the Belleville and Ontario Sports Halls of Fame. More here.

Belleville to Host World Junior Pre-Tournament Action

The 2025 IIHF World Junior Championship pre-tournament schedule includes Belleville’s CAA Arena. Team Sweden will face Team Germany on December 23 at 3 p.m. Sweden and Czechia will hold pre-tournament camps at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre from December 12 to 23. Tickets for the Sweden vs. Germany game go on sale October 25 via Ticketmaster, with a presale for Belleville Sens Season Seat Members on October 24. The World Junior Championship will be held in Ottawa, with Canada opening against Finland on December 26 at 7 p.m. Here’s the link to get tickets!

Wrap Up

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