News
Hercules CC-130J marks 5,000 hours with 436 Squadron
Posted Feb 16, 2012
By Kate Everson
EMC News -Quinte West - The crew of 436 Squadron was very proud to celebrate 5,000 hours on the Hercules-J model with a big cake at 10 Hangar. Commanding Officer Lieutenant-Colonel Colin Keiver said, "This is a remarkable achievement considering...
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Footbridge project goes for review
Posted Feb 16, 2012
By Jack Evans
EMC News -Belleville - For a council that traditionally makes cuts whenever possible, Belleville Council Monday opted to review a major project with a view to upgrading. The project is repair to safe standards the existing footbridge which spans...
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Transit plan impresses council
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By Jack EvansEMC News -Belleville - City Council Monday gave a vote of confidence to the consultant firm of Morrison Hershfield Ltd. which is working on a new transportation master plan for the city. Making the presentation on behalf of the consultant was Jennifer...
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OPP request assistance
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News -Thurlow -Central Hastings OPP is requesting the public's assistance in locating anyone who may have witnessed or has information regarding the double fatality motor vehicle collision on December 20, 2011 at Highway 37 and Wisers Road. The...
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Loyalist grads a valuable resource
Posted Feb 16, 2012
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News -Belleville - For employers, Loyalist College is becoming a hot spot for companies seeking employees with up-to-date training in a variety of industries. Take the local example of Quinte Health Care who was on site at last Thursday's 15th...
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The hard way and the highway for Kennedy
Posted Feb 16, 2012
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News -Belleville - Joe Kennedy watched his son disappearing into the horizon last Friday morning with more than a touch of pride. Anyone in the older Kennedy's shoes would have felt the same, for knowing that his son is not only going for an...
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Family Day can remind tobacco users why they want to quit
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News -Belleville -Research shows that nearly two-thirds of Ontario smokers want to quit, and Family Day may remind tobacco users why they've vowed to kick the addiction. "Next to health, one of the most common reasons for quitting smoking we...
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Environmental sciences offer a new certification
Posted Feb 16, 2012
By Michael J Brethour
EMC News -Belleville - For postsecondary students interested in the bio-sciences and environmental field, Loyalist College has become even more appealing. The college recently announced that thanks to an approval from the Ontario Ministry of Environment...
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Four dog bites reported by animal control in January
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By Kate EversonEMC News -Quinte West -A total of 217 calls were taken by Quinte West Animal Control Officer Price Morris for the month of January. Five dogs and 28 cats were impounded. Two cats were dead on arrival. Five small dead animals were picked up...
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Survey to see who wants a multi-purpose trail
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By Kate EversonEMC News -Quinte West - Councillor Keith Reid has proposed that staff send out a survey to all property owners from Frankford to Glen Ross along the former railbed. This would ask if they wanted to keep the Lower Trent Trail for walking only or as a...
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Belleville Police report
Posted Feb 16, 2012 By EMC NewsEMC News -Belleville -At approximately 9:10 p.m. on February 13, 2012, officers attended a North Front Street business to investigate a report of an assault. A disgruntled customer had exited the store and began to kick over a planter when he was confronted...
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