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27th Annual CFUW Town & Country Garden Tour: Rain or Shine, The Tradition Continues

For 27 years, the CFUW Town & Country Garden Tour has served as the principal fundraiser for the Belleville Scholarship Trust Fund. This year's event features eight carefully selected gardens showcasing everything from compact subdivision lots to expansive Bay of Quinte shorelines, with hosted tours, delicious lunches, and scholarships totaling over $30,000 awarded annually.

CFUW Belleville & District
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The Serial Entrepreneur's Paradox: Protecting the "Next Big Thing"

Serial entrepreneurs often face unique financial risks including inconsistent income, personal guarantees on loans, and reinvesting profits. This comprehensive guide provides six essential steps for entrepreneurial couples to build financial momentum and security while managing business growth.

Shannon Neely Financial
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Charity spotlight

Carry The Fire: Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride to Conquer Cancer

The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Ride to Conquer Cancer is a two-day cycling event covering 200+ kilometres. Supporting this ride backs one of the top five cancer research centres in the world, funding groundbreaking research in immunotherapy and personalized medicine.

Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
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Spring Into Plumbing: Preparing Your Home for the Season Ahead

Spring brings unique plumbing challenges after winter freeze-thaw cycles. Inspect pipes for leaks, test sump pumps before heavy rains, check outdoor faucets, and perform routine maintenance inside to ensure your system is ready.

Bayshore Plumbing
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Spring Tree Pruning

Spring tree pruning requires understanding the unique needs of different species. While maples bleed excessively in spring, fruit trees benefit most from late winter pruning. Timing is critical for disease prevention in oaks and other species.

Tri-County Tree
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Expert contributor

Gradual Hearing Loss: Why Is It Often Overlooked

The brain naturally adapts to small changes in hearing over time, making gradual hearing loss easy to miss. A Canadian study found measurable loss in 63% of men and 46% of women — far more than those who self-reported.

Local Care Hearing Services
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