Gooood morning Bay of Quinte,
December's rolling in with holiday lights, local hockey heroes, and plenty of weekend plans worth making.
• 🎭 Entertainment Holiday markets, live theatre, and casino concerts filling your weekend
• 🏒 Local Pride Golden Hawks and Dukes players shining on national stages
• 🏛️ City Business Fee hikes, new cell towers, and a royal plane finds its forever home
Let's get to it!
"Experience is a comb which nature gives us when we are bald. "
— Chinese Proverb
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News Notes
📶 Eastern Ontario Gets 34 New Cell Towers
The Eastern Ontario Regional Network has been busy since April, completing 34 new cellular towers across the region. Finally, some progress on those notorious dead zones that have plagued rural communities for years. The expansion should help residents stay connected without having to wave their phones around like they're conducting an orchestra. (Intelligencer) Read More →
🏒 Local Hockey Stars Shine on National Stage
Trenton Golden Hawks and Wellington Dukes players are making their mark at major tournaments. Josh Brady helped Team Canada East stay undefeated at the Junior A World Challenge with wins over Team USA and Team Canada West. Meanwhile, Jack Ziliotto led Team Red to victory at the U20 USports Showcase in Oshawa with a goal and assist. Nothing like seeing hometown talent compete with the country's best. (Quinte News) Read More →
💰 Belleville Hikes Fees and Fines for 2026
City council just approved new municipal rates for everything from transit to waste management, because apparently everything costs more these days. They're also cooking up new parking fines that could rake in an extra $111,000 annually. (Quinte News) Read More →
✈️ Royal Transport Finds Retirement Home in Trenton
The CC-150 Polaris that once carried Prime Ministers and royalty has landed permanently at the National Air Force Museum. After 32 years of VIP service, the 44-metre wingspan aircraft becomes their largest display piece. Visitors can tour the interior starting Summer 2026. (Quinte News) Read More →
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Events
Get your glow on with three brand new installations including an interactive snowman photo op and a touching tribute to the Kort family.
Belleville playwright Peter Paylor serves up four bite-sized holiday plays that promise to sleigh audiences with everything from heartwarming moments to belly laughs.
Two nights of live music, dancing, and casino action with no cover charge - because the best things in life are free (except the drinks).
Local artisans and crafters take over the mall for a two-day holiday shopping extravaganza with handmade goods and small business treasures.
Note: Events may be cancelled or have changed times. Be sure to see our event calendar and reach out to the venue before going.
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Outro
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❄️ Wednesday: snow, 2°C/-2°C
❄️ Thursday: light snow, 1°C/-12°C
☁️ Friday: scattered clouds, -6°C/-13°C
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