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You won’t believe it

Shane Brady
April 11, 2025

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Gooood morning everybody! Bay of Quinte, we need to talk.

We asked what you’d like added to the newsletter. Most of you said normal things like more food reviews, more reader feedback and such. And then… there was this gem:

This is a local newsletter, neighbour… Whoever you are, you’ve clearly got a vision — and probably a velvet chaise lounge.

Let’s dive in.

Your Skin Deserves a Little Love — Here’s Where to Go

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Book your appointment today and follow @beautycollectivebyinjct for the latest promos and beauty inspo.

The Answer

We asked: “What’s the weirdest thing you’ve found in your basement?” These answers were scarier than the stock market this week.

Dad’s fingers in a jar
Found while selling the house. Preserved by mom after a table saw accident. Yep.
Snake playing dead
Courtesy of the cat. Picked it up thinking it was a toy. It was not.
A duck in the basement
Distressed cat led to a live duck flapping around. It came in through an open window.
Handcuffs on a ceiling pipe
No explanation. No follow-up. Just vibes.
Mummified white spider
In a pitch-black 1882 crawlspace. The stuff of nightmares.

Thanks for your answers? Not going in our basement for a while…

Top Clicks of the Week

News Notes

💪 Strong mayors…?
When you hear “strong mayor,” you might picture someone bench-pressing bylaws in City Hall. But in reality, it’s more about fast-tracking housing than lifting weights.

Starting May 1, the mayors of Quinte West and Prince Edward County will get new authority from the province to:

Fast-track housing + infrastructure projects
Override council on certain decisions
Push through budgets and housing-related bylaws

These powers only apply when aligned with provincial priorities, like building more homes. Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis already has these powers and used them in 2023 to rezone the former Banquet Centre site for a housing and services hub. Now, QW + PEC mayors get the same playbook.

🚨 Measles exposure alert – Belleville + Kingston
SEHU has confirmed a new measles case with public exposure at these locations:

Nicholson Catholic College, Belleville
Apr 2–4, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
VIA Rail Train 66, Car 3 (Belleville → Kingston)
Apr 4, 5:10–8 p.m.
Tim Hortons, 661 Cataraqui Woods Dr., Kingston
Apr 5, 8:30–11 a.m.
Kingston Family Health Team + LifeLabs, 2437 Princess St.
Apr 7, 3–5:35 p.m.

If you were around these locations at these times, go here. (HPE Public Health)

PS: Nicholson Catholic College and the ALCDSB site at Sir James Whitney will be closed Friday, April 11 due to the measles exposure — go here for more info.

Local Biz

🥒 Big dill: Indoor pickleball is coming
Big news on the pickle front. Remember Pickleplex Social? They’ve announced that they’ll be opening May 30th, at 366 North Front St (right across from the mall) according to an Instagram post. Here’s the Belleville location website.
(Pickleplex)

Foodie Friday

Photo: Burger Revolution Instagram

It’s almost BBQ season but not quite, so let these local eateries grill it up for you.

Burger Revolution’s April special is a lumberjack’s dream — cheeseburger, back bacon, fried egg, and maple syrup. $1 from each supports military families via Trenton MFRC.

Lunch in under 50 mins — The Local Social House just launched a new midday menu with smash burgers, wraps, soups, and more.

Tuesdays = $5 burger bliss at Law & Orders. Cheesy, seared, and totally worth the ritual.

Stop Ignoring Your Hearing

Events Announced

Canada Day Weekend at Base31
June 27–July 1 | Base31, Picton | Prices vary
This five-day Canada Day bash blends food, music, history, and all-out fun. Headliners Blue Rodeo hit the RBC Stage on Saturday night, but the weekend’s packed with Exhibition Hall tours, outdoor markets, family activities, and food + drink galore. More info here

Belleville Cruise Night Returns
May 6 | 5–8 p.m. | A&W Parking Lot (across from the mall) | Free
Belleville Cruise Night rolls into its usual spot at the A&W across from the Quinte Mall starting May 6 — and you can expect it to keep cruising all season long.

Belleville’s 50+ Centre Open House and Orientation
April 17 | 10:30–11:30 a.m. | Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre (West Entrance) | Free (pre-registration encouraged)
Grab a coffee, meet some new friends, and get the scoop on all the fitness classes, workshops, and social groups happening at Belleville’s 50+ Centre.

_{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 more info on these events and many more, hit the button below

Hosting an event? Submit it to our calendar here.

Looking to feature an event? Go here.

City

🌱 Free trees?
Belleville’s Community Trees seedling giveaway is back May 3 at Market Square, starting at 9 a.m. You can grab up to five native tree or shrub seedlings per household — but supplies go fast, so early birds win the birch. Here’s what species are available and how to plant them.

🎾 Outdoor Pickleball season is on
The courts at Clifford Sonny Belch Park are officially open for the season, with all eight pickleball courts and washrooms ready for action. The park at 69 Centre St. also packs a 3v3 basketball court, a skate dot, and a playground.
(City of Belleville)

Dental care, delivered.

Together with The Travelling Dental Hygienists

What if your next dental cleaning didn’t require leaving the house? The Travelling Dental Hygienists bring professional, gentle dental cleanings right to your home. Whether you live independently, in a retirement community, or somewhere in between, they make the process easy, comfortable, and stress-free.*

🦷 In-home appointments
🦷 Simple scheduling
🦷 All insurance plans/direct billing accepted

Hot Links

Belleville’s blueline boost is paying off, with Andlauer crediting the AHL Sens for Ottawa’s playoff push.

Canadians staying in the U.S. over 30 days must now register as “aliens” and get fingerprinted — yes, seriously.

Lost? There’s an app for that — What3Words divides the world into 3x3 metre squares, each with a unique code. If you’re lost, give 911 your three words — they’ll know exactly where to find you.

The County’s oldest soccer shed is finally getting the boot — here’s how a decades-old squirrel hotel became a community-backed rebuild.

Haven’t seen your voter card yet? Elections Canada says it should be in your mailbox by Friday — here’s what to do if it’s not.

Weather

Friday
6°C 🌡️ 2°C | 🌧️ Cloudy with showers | 60% | NE 20 km/h

Saturday
10°C 🌡️ 2°C | ☁️ Overcast | 20% | E 15 km/h

Sunday
13°C 🌡️ 2°C | 🌤️ Partly sunny | 10% | SE 10 km/h

🌡️ View current weather here.

🚗 See live traffic here.

⛽ Check out local gas prices here.

Signing Off

What a week it’s been. Enjoy the weekend everyone. Share this with someone who would preserve their spouses fingers.

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