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Publishing date: Feb 10, 2021 • February 10, 2021 • 2 minute read • Pictured from the left, Marilyn Lawrie, Quinte Humane Society Executive Director, Belleville Councillor Bill Sandison, Hank Koudsi, Chair, QHS Building Committee, Mayor Mitch Panciuk and Al Bunnett, Vice-Chair, QHS Building Committee were on hand for a $50,000 cheque presentation, part of the city s $400,000 commitment to a new QHS Animal Care and Adoption Centre. SUBMITTED PHOTO jpg, BI
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Belleville Mayor Mitch Panciuk and Councillor Bill Sandison presented a $50,000 cheque Tuesday morning to the Quinte Humane Society’s Building Committee members Hank Koudsi and Al Bunnett.
The contribution is part of a $400,000 commitment from the City of Belleville. Along with this financial commitment, the City has also vowed to provide as much in-kind services as possible to realize a new home for QHS.
Susan Wilson from Tesco Parkhead has praised the East End s spirit THE East End is the “most generous community in Glasgow” and its spirit has come to the fore during the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s the view of Tesco Parkhead’s community champion Susan Wilson, who believes the area has gone above and beyond during a difficult year. From toybank drives to delivering essential items to pensioners, Susan is sure the pandemic has brought out the best in ordinary Glaswegians in a challenging time. “People in the East End help people,” Susan, 56, said. “I honestly think we are the most generous.