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IMPACT pilot project set to help those with mental health and addictions issues in Belleville

BELLEVILLE – Help is on the way for those dealing with mental health and addiction issues in the city.

Addictions and Mental Health Services – Hastings, Prince Edward (AMHS-HPE) have announced that they have partnered up with the Belleville Police Service on the launch of the Integrated Mobile Police and Co-Response Team pilot project (IMPACT) pilot project in Belleville.

“It’s been a passion of mine for a long time to get this up and running probably I would say at least over 10 years if not
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Quinte West man charged following fatal collision

BELLEVILLE – Quinte West OPP have charged a driver in connection with a fatal motor vehicle collision that took place on Oct 3.

On Oct. 3 at approximately 12:25 p.m. OPP responded to a motor vehicle collision on Old Highway 2, east of RCAF Road in Trenton.

The collision involved two motor vehicles, one travelling eastbound and one travelling westbound. The two people in the eastbound car — a 22 year old woman from Quinte West and a 23 year old woman from Belleville — were pronounced dead at th
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Quinte in red zone as COVID-19 cases are on the rise in the region

BELLEVILLE – As cases continue to spike in the region, Hastings Prince Edward Counties have moved to a COVID-19 red risk level.

The health unit announced new changes in the COVID-19 updates adding a new colour-based risk level. This will make it easier for residents to evaluate the virus’ presence in their region.

Health officials say while these changes don’t apply to the public health measures currently in place, that will remain in Step 3 of the Reopening Plan, it’s to encourage residents t
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Local restaurant named in public health outbreak notice

BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is asking people who were at Linguine’s restaurant between Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 to monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 after several cases were connected to the restaurant. .

The health unit is investigating the COVID-19 cases present at the restaurant during that period. Individuals who attended the restaurant between Nov. 19 and Nov. 26 are advised to isolate at home and away from others as they may have had an exposure to COVID-19.

“Proof of vac
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Local police warn to watch for porch pirates

BELLEVILLE – With the festive season upon us, Prince Edward County OPP is reminding everyone to protect themselves from porch pirates.

With the increase in the number of online purchases, more parcels are being delivered making it easy for porch pirates to swoop in and steal these parcels.

To keep packages safe, residents are advised to track online deliveries and be present at home upon delivery to request a signature. One can also opt for in-store or curbside pickup wherever possible.

Polic
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Break-in results in unpleasant damage

BELLEVILLE – A break-in that police say included a man urinating on his ex-partner’s bed resulted in several charges on Monday.

Someone broke into a residence on Haig Road and damaged a door, spray-painted the walls and urinated on the victim’s bed, according to Belleville Police. The police were called to the scene at 5 p.m. Monday.

A 30-year-old man has been charged with breaking and entering, mischief and breach of probation.

He was released and is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 16.
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Encouraging diversity a focus at “Women in Policing” event

BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Service will be hosting its first-ever “Women in Policing” event later this month.

The event will offer women interested in a career in policing a chance to learn about the hiring process, network with officers and also understand the benefits of a career in policing.

Belleville Police Service Inspector Sheri Meeks said it was time to host an event here locally for any women with an interest in policing.

Meeks said diversity in police services is something t
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Belleville Senators play two games at home on weekend

BELLEVILLE – Coming off their home opening win last weekend, the Belleville Senators team are in preparation to take on the Cleveland Monsters this weekend.

The games take place Oct. 22 and 23.

In a news release, Senators head coach Troy Mann talked about having practice time in between last weekend’s games and this weekend’s games.

“The practices have gone pretty well,” said Mann, “When you have four practice days in between games it can sometimes be tough to get four quality practices, but
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Belleville Police to host women in policing event.

BELLEVILLE – The Belleville Police Service will be hosting a Women in Policing Event on Nov. 25 for women interested in a career in policing.

The police service is calling upon all women interested in exploring a career in policing or looking to join the Belleville Police Service team to attend the event

Attendees will have an opportunity to learn about the hiring process, network with officers, and understand the benefits of a career in policing.

Registration is required for the event as spa
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Free flu shots available to high risk Ontarians and seniors in November

BELLEVILLE — All Ontarians, including seniors and those at high risk, can now schedule their flu shot appointments starting in November.

It is important that people get their flu shots this season, the Health Ministry said in a press release on Tuesday. It urges people to get the shot to keep Ontarians healthy, protect the most vulnerable, and prevent unnecessary visits to the hospital during the flu season.

“The importance of vaccination has never been more clear,” said Justin Bates, CEO of O
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Two people face drug trafficking charges in Picton

BELLEVILLE – Two men have been charged with a number of drug trafficking charges after officers conducted a traffic stop on Picton Main Street on Monday.

According to the OPP, officers stopped the vehicle shortly after 1 a.m. Police say the driver was found with a suspended drivers license, a quantity of suspected substances, two cellular phones and assorted drug paraphernalia.

The two 44 year old suspects one from Madoc and the other from Quinte West were charged with the following offences:
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Two fentanyl near-death overdoses in Belleville

BELLEVILLE – Two men nearly died Monday of overdoses from what is suspected to be fentanyl, according to Belleville police.

A 36-year-old Belleville man was found on the floor of a North Front Street hotel room at 11:30 a.m., police say. He was rushed to Belleville General Hospital. After being cleared from the overdose, he was taken into custody by Ottawa Police over an outstanding arrest warrant.

At 5:30 p.m., a 49-year-old man from Consecon was found slumped over in the passenger seat of a
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Medical officer of health soon to leave for a position in Kingston.

BELLEVILLE – After almost three and a half years serving as medical officer of health with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, Dr. Piotr Oglaza will be leaving for Kingston to serve as the new medical officer of health with Frontenac-Lennox and Addington Public Health.

In a statement released on Wednesday, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health congratulated Oglaza on his new position and thanked him for his remarkable leadership since becoming HPEPH’s Medical Officer.

Oglaza’s last day will b
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Quinte West council moves to make COVID-19 vaccination for city staff mandatory

BELLEVILLE – The city of Quinte West will likely be going ahead with the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy for it’s staff.

Council discussed the issue at its Monday evening’s meeting. This policy will apply to all councillors, staff members, volunteers and committee members.

Most of the council appeared in support of the policy but not everyone was happy about the decision to move forward with it. Letters from the public were read aloud during the meeting expressing the clear disappointment wi
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Quinte West council voices support for winter warming centre

BELLEVILLE – Quinte West council expressed support at its meeting Monday night for the idea of a warming centre in the city this coming winter.

This proposal was presented to council by a group led Rev. Isaac Mundy, the minister at Trenton United Church.

The proposed warming centre would be similar to the one now operating in Belleville. It will be located in Trenton United Church on Dundas Street East, and is expected to operate between the months of November and April.

When it’s up and runn
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Maracle asks Canadians to reflect on Truth and Reconciliation Day

BELLEVILLE– The chief of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte says the is a time for Canadians to reflect and remember the lives lost and the many survivors that suffered as a result of Canada’s Indian residential school system.

“It’s a time to remember and reflect on the travesties that were committed against the Indigenous children in residential schools systems and the abuses they took,” said Chief R. Donald Maracle.

“It is also a time to reflect and focus on the injustices of the system and th
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14 new Covid cases reported by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health

BELLEVILLE – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday.

Ten of the new cases are in Quinte West and four are in Belleville. Ten of the cases are in unvaccinated people, two are in fully vaccinated people, and two are in partially vaccinated people.

Five people are being treated in hospital, with one person in the intensive care unit. The health unit also reported eight new recoveries.

The number of active cases in the two counties is 46.
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Belleville’s Downtown District wins provincial awards

BELLEVILLE – The city’s Downtown District was recognized with two provincial awards at the 2021 Business Improvement Area Awards on Monday.

The awards were hosted by the Ontario BIA Association at its annual gala in Hamilton, Ont.

“We are very proud to hear of this provincial recognition for our wonderful Downtown District,” Mayor Mitch Panciuk said in a news release Tuesday. “Through your efforts, we, as a community, enjoy our downtown in engaging and creative ways – for both the young and yo
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Truth and Reconciliation week is a chance to learn and reflect says Loyalist president

BELLEVILLE- Loyalist College will be hosting a Truth and Reconciliation week from Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.

Thursday, Sept. 30 is Truth and Reconciliation Day, dedicated to remembering the lives lost, and honour survivors of the residential schools, their families and communities all over Canada.

Ann Marie Vaughan President, CEO of Loyalist College believes honouring this event on not just one day but the entire week is an important thing for the college to do, not just this year but in years to com
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New Covid-19 vaccination clinic to be held at Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre.

BELLEVILLE – The city will be hosting a new Covid 19 vaccination clinic at the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (QSWC).

The clinic is scheduled to open on May 31.

In a news release this week, the city states that they have been working closely with the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health over the past few months and are pleased to now be opening up this clinic.

“Yes, we are very pleased to see it opening, and the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre team have done a great job of implementing all t
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Local municipalities declare June as Pride Month

BELLEVILLE — A number of local municipalities have this week proclaimed June as Pride Month and that’s making many local LGBTQ+ community members happy.

“It makes me feel wonderful,” said Stacey Love-Jolicoeur, coordinator of the Transforum group in Belleville and chief executive director of SAGA-LGBTQ.ORG.

“The pride flag is the symbol of security for the LGBT population and when we see Pride flying we see acceptance but not only that, we see diversity.”

Quinte West and Brighton councils pas
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Many Quinte residents unhappy about lockdown situation

BELLEVILLE – Ontario announced an extension of its COVID lockdown on Thursday, and it seems many Quinte-area residents won’t be happy about it.

On Tuesday, QNet News asked local residents on Facebook for their thoughts on the possibility of the lockdown being extended beyond what was then the May 20 deadline. There had been rumours of an extension to June 2, which Premier Doug Form confirmed Thursday afternoon.

“Remind me again the definition of insanity? Doing the same thing over, and over, a
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Ontario lowers eligibilty of AstraZeneca vaccine as cases are on the rise once again

BELLEVILLE- Pharmacies across the Quinte region have begun administering shots of AstraZeneca to more groups of people.

Suzanne Ferguson, 56, a retired high school teacher in Belleville is one of the many that received their shot this week.

Ferguson believes it was necessary for herself and to protect those around her.

“I received my first shot on Tuesday at Metro pharmacy in Trenton,” said Ferguson in a phone interview with QNetNews.

Ferguson booked her appointment late Friday night and say
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Parents and teachers react as schools move to virtual learning indefinitely

BELLEVILLE — Teachers and parents are reacting to the news that Ontario schools, including those in the Quinte region, will move to online learning when classes resume on April 19 after spring break.

Liz McLennan, a parent and also an education assistant at the Hastings and Prince Edward Hastings public school board, says it won’t be ideal to have students yet again return to virtual learning from home but recognizes and understands the need for these precautions.

“It definitely is what it is.
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'I feel complete': Nigel Gordijk on what it meant to learn about his father's family history | News

Nigel Gordijk of Waterloo, Ont., says he knew so much about his mother's family history, but very little about his father's family, and it made him feel "unbalanced."

"Most of my life I've been curious about their story and that side of my ancestry," he said in an interview with CBC.

Growing up in the United Kingdom, he said he had a strong sense of his Chinese heritage because it was well-documented by his mother's family members.

"I knew so much about one side of my family and virtually not