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Municipal Government Guides
post
Jan 2, 2026

Point of Order

Waterloo
post
Dec 31, 2025

Waterloo church’s affordable housing proposal receives opposition from neighbours

Belleville
post
Dec 31, 2025

2025 Belleville Economic Development Year-End Review

Belleville
post
Dec 24, 2025

Belleville Police benefits increased 91% in 5 years, new agreement catches base salaries up with inflation

Belleville
release
Dec 23, 2025

Belleville Police raise concerns about backlog of Provincial Offences Act (POA) matters in Hastings County

Belleville
release
Dec 23, 2025

The City of Belleville Welcomes Dr. Njoku and Dr. Kinze

Ontario
program
Dec 22, 2025

Ontario’s Community Safety and Policing (CSP) Grant program

Belleville
project
Dec 22, 2025

Belleville Police in-car dashcams

Belleville
project
Dec 22, 2025

Belleville Police’s body worn cameras

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