Mayor Neil Ellis shares optimistic outlook for Belleville’s prospects in 2026

Mayor Neil Ellis shares optimistic outlook for Belleville’s prospects in 2026

Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis and city councillors rang in the new year Thursday with optimism for 2026 as an ambitious time ahead to build for the future.

Belleville looking forward to bright future in 2026

Belleville’s Mayor was positive and upbeat as he welcomed the city to a brand-new year on Thursday. Mayor Neil Ellis addressed a large crowd of around 150 at the New Year’s Levee at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre New Year’s Day. Ellis said everyone asks the same kinds of questions at this time of year. What does this year hold for my family, my city, and my country? “They told us that we couldn’t solve the doctor shortage. We tackled it …

Belleville holds new year’s levee

Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis struck an upbeat tone during his speech at the 2026 New Year’s Levee at the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre. During the annual celebration, he took the time to reflect on the achievements of 2025.  Chief among them was the success of the doctor recruitment program.  During 2025, Belleville was able to recruit a record-breaking 14 new family doctors to practise in the area. “In 2024 we signed 11 doctors. We thought t…