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New President of Canadian Chamber named
Candace Laing will become the new President and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, Canada’s largest business network, on September 1.
Born and raised in Saskatchewan, where her family maintains a longstanding farming operation, Ms. Laing brings her experience as a senior executive with more than two decades of experience with both the private and public sectors.
During her ten years with Nutrien and its predecessor company, PotashCorp, Ms. Laing served on
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July 10, 2024
Alliance Patient Transfer celebrates Grand Opening
Congratulations to Erik Rozema-Seaton and his team on their grand opening and ribbon-cutting held on Wednesday, June 19th, 2024. Local dignitaries and guests gathered for the launch of this new business, dedicated to providing high-quality, reliable and compassionate patient transportation services in the region.
With a leadership team with over 25 years of experience in transportation logistics and
emergency management, Alliance Patient Transfer is uniquely positioned to offer
exceptional Non-Urgent Medical Transportation services that cater to the specific needs
of their clients
June 19, 2024
Lafferty's Menswear changes hands
Taylor Russett, a 24-year-old entrepreneur, has embarked on a new journey by
taking over the reins of Lafferty’s, a staple menswear shop with a 47-year legacy. With a
background that includes founding a successful wedding photography company at the age of 17
and later establishing the acclaimed Grind and Vine café and wine bar, Russett brings a fresh
perspective and innovative vision to the world of menswear retail.
Russett’s connection to Lafferty’s runs deep, stemming from childhood memories of receiving
shirts, ties, and more from the establishment frequently since the age of
June 14, 2024
New owners take the reins at Belleville Chrysler
Northern Roads Auto Group is excited to announce they have acquired Belleville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram (“Belleville Chrysler”) on April 1, 2024, a key milestone in their expansion strategy aimed at enhancing their footprint in the Ontario automotive market.
To commemorate this significant event, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on June 11th, with honoured guests including Belleville’s Mayor Neil Ellis, representatives from the local offices of MP Ryan Williams and MPP Todd Smith, and Past-President Dale Hoard of the Belleville Chamber of Commerce, along with representatives from
June 14, 2024
Applications Open for Second Round of Community Impact and Tourism Grants
The City of Belleville Grant Committee has opened the applications for the second round of the new Community Impact and Tourism grants.
The Community Impact funding stream supports organizations, groups and events that promote the well-being and growth of the community. A maximum of $5,000 in financial assistance and $5,000 in municipal resources is available per grant. Applications for the Community Impact Grant will remain open until 4:30 p.m. on July 26.
The Tourism funding stream supports events that draw visitors from outside the City of Belleville, provide local entertainment and
June 4, 2024
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