Weather proves bane to Ex attendance
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC Events - Excessive winds and cool temperatures were the bane of the 188th Quinte Exhibition
Doug Rollins, Belleville Agricultural Society president, said that Thursday by far drew record crowds over the weekend, but rains, cold temperatures and...
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Sweet Krispy Kremes are back
Posted Sep 9, 2010 By Michael J Brethour EMC Events - The Alzheimer Society wants everyone to take a much needed coffee break next week. It's that time of year again for the National Alzheimer Coffee Break Day on September 16 and what that translates into for the majority of residents is...read more »
Belleville Cruise Night observes Freddy Vette's first anniversary
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By EMC News
EMC Events - Tuesday, August 24, CJBQ's Freddy Vette celebrated his first anniversary by broadcasting live at Zellers parking lot in Belleville, where the Belleville Cruise Night has a show and shine every Tuesday from May to October. Freddy's celebration...
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Presqu'ile positively crazy for monarchs
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By Ray Yurkowski
EMC Events - As a citizen scientist, Don Davis has been involved in a wide range of conservation, scientific and educational projects that started in 1968.
And for the past 24 years, he has been the official butterfly guy at Monarchs and Migrants...
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Pamper your inner cougar
Posted Sep 9, 2010 By Michael J Brethour EMC Events - Pole dancing, cocktails, sexy fashions and a deal on overnight accommodations: sound like a dream come true? Well how about throwing a glistening bare-chested cowboy that you shoot with oil and then massage right in? (Right about now the...read more »
From the Pacific to the Atlantic, 42 cyclists participating
Posted Sep 9, 2010 By EMC News EMC Events - Their reasons are all different. For some, it's personal, maybe they or a loved one has or had cancer. For others, it's a powerful way to support kids with cancer. Regardless, the 42 cyclists are united in one cause: to raise money and awareness...read more »
Horse pull rooted in tradition
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC Events - An event as old as the Quinte Exhibition and Agricultural Fair itself, the annual Horse Pull competition is one that organizer Terry Tanner says is rife with tradition.
Tanner said 16 horse teams entered this year's competition last Saturday...
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High winds and horses ... bad mix
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC Events - Stiff competition is more than expected at horse shows throughout the Quinte region but competing against high winds and cool temperatures in addition was a challenge organizers have rarely faced before.
Last year's show brought in around...
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Beach party marks the end of another swim season
Posted Sep 9, 2010
By Judy Backus
EMC Events - Marmora - The annual swim class program ended the season with its traditional beach party held on the morning of August 27. A number of games and activities, from a balloon toss and tug of war to building sandcastles, sponge races and a...
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