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Gooood morning Bay of Quinte!
December's rolling in with everything from transit art galleries to snow plow wisdom.
• 🏛️ Municipal Moves - Tax hikes and fee bumps hitting Belleville wallets
• 🎭 Weekend Picks - Ballet performances, food drives, and Scandinavian craft workshops await
• 🍽️ Food & Fun - Elevated pub fare in Picton plus plant-based wine adventures on the horizon
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News Notes
🚌 Grade 5 Artists Turn Transit Into Moving Gallery
Prince Charles Public School students have transformed a Belleville Transit bus into a rolling art exhibit with their "Where the Bus Takes Us" drawings. Because nothing says community spirit quite like kids' artwork brightening your morning commute. Teachers interested in showcasing student work can contact [email protected]. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🌨️ Belleville's Snow Plow Survival Guide
City crews share a clever driveway trick - clear a small pocket on your driveway's left side to give plowed snow somewhere to go. Because nobody enjoys digging out their entrance twice. The tip comes as crews tackle 900 lane kilometres of roads and over 225 kilometres of sidewalks. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🗑️ Holiday Waste Collection Changes Coming
Belleville's garbage pickup schedule shifts during the holidays. Tuesday to Thursday collections move one day earlier, while Friday Dec. 26 becomes Saturday pickup. Because nothing says festive like rescheduling your trash day. The Friday Jan. 2 collection stays put. (City of Belleville) Read More →
🚨 Major Drug Bust Nets 15 Arrests in Belleville
Project Humidity wrapped up with 94 charges against 15 people after investigators seized fentanyl, cocaine, and a handgun during raids across the city. Police recovered over $4,700 in cash and a stolen vehicle during the four-month operation targeting dangerous drug distribution. (Quinte News) Read More →
🏛️ Belleville Bumps Up Municipal Fees for 2026
City council approved new rates for Community Services, Waste Management, Transit and Water starting January 1st. The Consolidated Fees and Charges bylaw maintains balance between user fees and property taxes. (The Belleville Intelligencer) Read More →
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Events
🍝 OPP Cruiser Food Cram | Dec 13 | Metro Trenton
Help local police stuff their patrol car with donations for area food banks from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
🩰 The Nutcracker Sweets | December 13 | Quinte Ballet School
A bite-sized version of the holiday classic that won't have the kids (or you) fidgeting through three acts.
🎄 Cinnamon Himmeli Workshop | Dec 16 | Base31, Picton
Learn the ancient Scandinavian art of geometric ornament-making with fragrant cinnamon sticks while sipping drinks and munching popcorn.
🍷 Chef Chris Byrne's Plant-Based Wine Pairing | December 16, 6-8pm | Karlo Estates
Three courses of avant-garde plant-based cuisine paired with award-winning wines, because who says vegans can't have all the fun?
🎆 Belleville New Year's Levee | January 1, 2026 | Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre
Start 2026 right with Mayor Ellis and Council at 11 a.m., then lace up for free skating until 1:30 p.m. (and bring some canned goods for the food bank while you're at it).
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
This Picton Harbour Spot Gets Elevated Pub Food Right — where denim beats diamonds and the kitchen takes classics seriously. More real than refined, but don't mistake relaxed for ordinary at Foundry - your next go-to spot.
🍽️ Thoughtfully elevated pub classics that actually deliver — bold flavors without the pretense.
🎵 Weekly live music in the main dining room? Perfect soundtrack for your harbour views.
🌅 Screened porch or open-air patio overlooking Picton Harbour — because atmosphere matters as much as flavor.
This is where laid-back energy meets seriously good taste — grab friends and settle in for the long conversation.
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⛽ Check out local gas prices here.
Signing Off
Enjoy the weekend, and remember: Christmas is only 13 days away—cue the joyful panic!
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