Ash Murrell is a photographer from the UK and has lived in the Bay of Quinte region for 17 years. He moved here with his family and planned to move to the city shortly after but decided to stay put. When asked what he loves about living here in the Bay of Quinte region this is what he had to …
Tanusri Pardeshi
Tanusri Pardeshi is from India. She is a graduate of the Loyalist College Public Relations and Events Management Program and has been in Canada for 17 months. She came to the region after being accepted by Loyalist College and has decided to stay post- graduation. When asked what she loves about living here in the Bay of Quinte region this …
Blas Villagomez
Blas Villagomez is from Bolivia and has lived in Canada for three years, all of them here, in the Bay of Quinte region. He is a visual artist and illustrator and he came to the area because his wife is Canadian. When asked what he loves about living here, here is what he had to say: “People here are so …
Dr. Negar Chooback, MD FRCPC
Dr. Negar Chooback, MD FRCPC is from Iran and has lived in Canada for 23 years, the last two here in the Bay of Quinte Region. She came here to work with two of the doctors she trained with in Kingston. When asked what she loves about living here in the Bay of Quinte region this is what she had …
Alain Kechichian
Alain Kechichian is from Lebanon and has lived in the Bay of Quinte region for 20 years. He came here for work and met the love of his life. He is an optician and the owner of Essenzia Eyewear Essentials located in Belleville’s Downtown District. When asked what he loves about living here in the Bay of Quinte region this …
Emebet Belete
Emebet Belete is from Ethiopia and has lived in Canada for 22 years, six of them here in the Bay of Quinte. Her husband’s job brought their family to the area. She is a studio artist and art educator with big plans to transform the landscape here in the resion. When asked what she loves about living here this is …
Learn English as a Second Language
Learn to understand, speak, read and write English. Loyola Belleville offers ESL instruction for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels, and class are offering during the day or evening. Part- and full-time classes are available daily Monday to Friday from September to June. This program is a great opportunity to learn Canadian culture, improve your vocabulary and employment readiness, make friends …
Belleville: An inclusive city
In a world where some people talk about building walls, people in the City of Belleville are attempting to break down barriers – and the Inclusion Committee helps move things along Belleville – It’s a city full of different races and religions; different foods, different fashions. It’s a long-time home for some, and a place of new opportunities for others. …
Belleville Businessman Encourages New Canadians to Push Through Early Challenges
Building a new life in Canada isn’t easy; it takes time, and most will experience hurdles along the way. “In the beginning there’s always a problem. But, ultimately, it’s the best country to live in,” says Kadeem Asad, the owner of Front Dollar in downtown Belleville. Asad is well qualified to speak about the challenges and the eventual rewards of …
(Stick)Handling a New Home
Christian Jaros and Andreas Englund have been honing their hockey skills in Belleville, hoping to earn a call up to the National Hockey League’s Ottawa Senators. But off their ice, they’re learning a bit about being Canadians. They are two of several players with Belleville’s new American Hockey League franchise who hail from overseas. Jaros, a defenceman, is from Slovakia. …
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