| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | The Kingston Police are alerting the community to a concerning scam that has recently surfaced in the area and may continue to increase as the holiday season approaches. Reports show that individuals posing as taxi or rideshare drivers are targeting unsuspecting residents using a highly deceptive method designed to steal bank cards and access victims’ accounts. According to police, scammers often operate in pairs. One pretends to be...

Link to Consolidated Fees and Charges Document: https://citybellevilleon.civicweb.net/document/106854/Consolidated%20Fees%20and%20Charges%20By-Law.pdf?handle=F19381B5193646AEA4315C765BAD797D The City of Belleville has released its proposed 2026 Consolidated Fees & Charges By-Law, outlining adjustments across many everyday services that residents, families, and local businesses rely on. Although these updates occur annually, they can impact the cost of living in very real and practical ways,...

| Small Town News | A Division of Small Town Productions | Quinte West has proposed a 4.99% tax levy increase for 2026. The draft budget is still under review, with council scheduled to examine it during special meetings on December 10–11, where residents will also have an opportunity to share their feedback. The proposed increase is intended to help the city keep up with rising service demands, infrastructure pressures, and provincial funding limitations. According to staff, this year’s...