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Echoes of the Bay: This week in 1793, the Mohawks receive their war prize
TL;DR: This week in 1793 a a document that shaped the future of the Bay of Quinte was signed. The...
How to Build Your Business Empire in Belleville with Zero Dollars
TL;DR: Starting a business with zero cash is entirely possible if you leverage the "sweat equity" model. Belleville entrepreneurs actually...
The latest inductees into the Order of Canada has been released. We take a look at past Bay of Quinte inductees.
TL;DR: The 2026 Order of Canada inductees include pop culture icons like Nardwuar alongside Bay of Quinte legends who have...
How Belleville Could Help Build Canada’s New Auto Industry
TL;DR: Canada can launch a profitable domestic car brand by adopting the "Edison Motors" model of using off-the-shelf parts and...
6 Predictions for 2026: The Death of Job Hugging and the Rise of the Portfolio Professional
TL;DR: The Canadian dream is getting a massive update as we enter 2026. The traditional 9-to-5 is officially a legacy...
In Hastings County local entrepreneurs are getting paid to solve the housing crisis
TL;DR: Hastings County is inviting local entrepreneurs and innovators to submit business-led plans for homelessness prevention as provincial funding remains...
Is your Bay of Quinte property subject to Cowichan-style “clouded title”?
TL;DR: "Cowichan-style" property revolution could hit Ontario, specifically targeting the Bay of Quinte. For local homeowners and investors, the gold-standard...
12 Brutal truths for a breakout 2026
TL;DR: For breakout success in 2026 entrepreneurs must accept that suffering is a fixed cost and uncertainty is the price...
Is This the End of Trump’s Trade War on Canada?
TL;DR: The U.S. Supreme Court just heard arguments on the legality of President Trump's sweeping "emergency" tariffs. While Canada isn't...