Williams will proceed straight to trial
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By David Gibb EMC News - Belleville - Colonel Russell Williams, the former commander of CFB Trenton who is facing a total of 86 criminal charges, has waived his right to a preliminary hearing and will proceed straight to trial at the Superior Court of Justice in Belleville....read more »
School board gets first-ever estate gift
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - The late Leonard Wilson Black believed firmly in the extreme value of education, so it came as no surprise to his family that the Hastings and Prince Edward Learning Foundation was one of many beneficiaries in his estate.
The...
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Enthusiasm makes up for small numbers
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - The waters at the mouth of the Moira River came alive this past weekend as dragons navigated to and fro in competitive races, with the ultimate winner being the United Way of Quinte.
A total of 17 dragon boat teams converged...
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Metro Paper Industries adds more production lines
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Kate Everson
EMC News - Quinte West - The province has provided $475,000 through the Eastern Ontario Development Fund to Metro Paper Industries on Dufferin Avenue to support the company's expansion.
MPP Lou Rinaldi made the announcement on August 26 at the site...
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Break and enters
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Belleville - On August 28, at 7:56 p.m., police attended at a residence on Coleman Street in response to a break and enter. The complainant reported to police an unknown male described as in his twenties, with a stocky build, blue shirt, 5'8",...read more »
Nurse clinic now open
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Jack Evans EMC News - Belleville - Tireless campaigner for a nursing professional-led clinic, Tammy Armstrong attended Belleville City Council Monday to herald the first official day of the clinic's opening after two-and-a-half years of planning and effort. She...read more »
Backyard fun "housing" party
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - It was a summer end party hosted by the Hastings County Housing Program, which they simply called "A Backyard Bonanza."
Sandie Sidsworth, supervisor of community relations with the county's housing program, said the day was...
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The Good Earth: Odds & Sods #2
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Dan Clost It's vacation time for Daniel. First we'll head to North Bay which makes us happy as this is one of our favourite road trips. Second, we'll be vacationing down south. As tourists, we'll take in "The County" doing the b&b thing in Picton and going to...read more »
Reality Check: Barbeque man
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Sheila Wray Gregoire Last week, as thunder rolled and grey clouds threatened, I performed the female mad dash better entitled "frantically bringing in the laundry from the line before the storm hits." I assumed my husband felt the same reticence about the weather. "Can you...read more »
A&W resurrects nostalgia and builds hope for MS victims
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - Cars, tasty burgers and classic memories: what more could you possibly need for a national fund raiser.
If you ask Ameliasburg resident Bob Bosma, the answer would be a whole lot of A&W swag to give that warm and fuzzy nostalgic...
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Sharing can go a long way for those in need
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - It was a day like any other at the Belleville Farmers' Market.
But the habitual sharing and feeling of community that is known by anyone who frequents the market, had a title slapped on it last Saturday as Gleaners Food Bank...
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Hundreds arrived in support of Oke Sports Night
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Judy Backus
EMC News - Marmora - On May 28, while on duty with the OPP, John Oke was seriously injured in a car accident, which cost him his lower right leg and damaged his left. An event, titled Oke Sports Night, held exactly three months later at the Marmora Arena,...
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High-speed access coming to 95 per cent of eastern Ontario
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Richard Turtle
EMC News - Corbyville - Construction is set to begin on Eastern Ontario's Broadband Mega-network with plans to make high-speed internet available to 95 per cent of area residents by the end of 2013.
The announcement was made earlier this week at a...
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Solmer Says: Who needs picture perfect?
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Kevin Solmes Watching the National Football League (NFL) exhibition tilt between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals last weekend on the rather large high definition television screen at a local watering hole, I was amazed at the crystal clear video on display...read more »
Community Policing Bike Rodeo wrangles up safety
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News - Belleville - Unlike other rodeos, which perpetuate risk and personal injuries to participants, the annual Bike Rodeo hosted by Belleville Community Policing teaches safety and ultimately tries to prevent tragic roadside incidences involving...
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Mapping bad weeds in Northumberland County
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Ray Yurkowski
EMC News - Warkworth Teams from Lower Trent Conservation and Northumberland County joined Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters last week to locate and chart invasive species of weeds along county roads.
"We're trying to get more information on...
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Four inductees to wall of fame
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Stirling - The Quinte Agricultural Wall of Fame will be adding four inductees this fall when ceremonies are held September 19. The ceremony recognizes the individuals who have made outstanding contributions to agriculture in Hastings, Prince...read more »
Safety Fund applications open September 13
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Winnipeg - Charitable or not-for-profit organizations in Canada providing safety training related to agriculture may qualify for funding from the new $100,000 FCC Ag Safety Fund. Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Agricultural Safety...read more »
Community Calendar
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News Club 55 and Over - Come out and play euchre every Wed. at 1 p.m. Stirling Legion. Open Mike Gospel Sing, Country, Bluegrass, Contemporary, Classical. Second Sunday Night of Each Month. Everyone Welcome. Ivanhoe Wesleyan Standard Church, Corner of Slab...read more »
Scottish-Irish festival gets first funding from feds
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Kate Everson
EMC News - Quinte West The federal government has coughed up $6,900 for the Scottish-Irish Festival, its first funding for the event since it started 20 years ago.
"This is the first time they qualified," explained MP Rick Norlock as he shook hands...
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