Speaking out after Tehran
Shoplifters busy at Walmart
EMC News - Belleville - March 7, at 4:15 p.m., police were called to Walmart in relation to two shoplifters who had fled from the area after stealing several DVDs. One person was arrested on Mineral Road, and the second person was located in the wooded area off of Mineral Road. Charged with theft under $5,000 are Tyler Hill, 23, and Katherine Mahoney, 25, both of Belleville. They will appear in court on April 11, 2013. On March 7, at 8 p.m. police travelled
to Oshawa as the Durham Regional Police had arrested a woman on outstanding warrants held by the Belleville Police Service. Alexandra Bright, 19, of Peterborough, was returned to Belleville and held for bail on outstanding charges of theft, failing to appear for court and failing to appear for fingerprints. March 8, at 2 a.m. police attended at a Catharine Street residence in relation to a disturbance. A 39 year old Belleville woman was arrested for “failing to leave
premises when directed” under the Trespass to Property Act. There were no injuries in this incident. March 8, at 2:05 a.m. police attended at residence on North Park Street in response to a complaint of a domestic disturbance. Investigation of this complaint resulted in an 18-year-old Belleville man being arrested. He was charged with three counts of assault over a three-day period and held for a bail hearing. The complainant received minor injuries but did not require
Had enough of winter?
EMC News - Iranian-born author Marina Nemat visited the Belleville Public Library on Saturday, March 9. Nemat discussed her harrowing experiences of torture and abuse at the hands of the Iranian authorities at 16 years of age to a packed crowd that practically spilled out of the John M Parrott Gallery to see the author of Prisoner of Tehran and After Tehran speak. Photo: Steve Jessel
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and plan for future education and training. There are also many helpful books such as, Winning Cover Letters that Overcome Barriers to Employment, by Daniel Porot and Frances Bolles Haynes, or Amazing Resumes: what employers want to see - and how to say it, by Jim Bright and Joanne Earl. And once you get a job interview, there are great books like, Knock ‘em Dead Job Interview: how to turn job interviews into job offers, by Martin Yate, that will help you get the job. You can also access online local job and housing boards, or work on your resume on our free public Internet stations and wireless Internet service. The library’s collection includes “English as a Second Language” resources, such as: Arrival survival in Canada: a Handbook for New Immigrants by Naeem Noorani and Sabrina Noorani. If you want to become a Canadian citizen we have titles to help you prepare, such as, Welcome to Canada: What You Should Know or Discover Canada: the Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship: study guide. The library has multilingual collections in Korean and Chinese, and has a French collection as well. We are able to connect library patrons to a large selection of materials in their language of preference through interlibrary loan service. So if you or someone you know is a newcomer to Canada and Belleville think of the library as your “go-to place.”
Important caution notice EMC News - There are telemarketers and solicitors calling homes and businesses selling rodeo tickets in our community. These solicitors are NOT representatives of the Belleville Agricultural Society or Quinte Health Care and are not selling tickets to the Professional Rodeo taking place on June 15 and 16 at the Quinte Exhibition Fairgrounds. We caution anyone who is contacted in this way not to be confused. If you are interested in tickets, sponsorship or more information please contact the Belleville Agricultural Society at 613-968-3266 or <info@qer.ca” info@qer.ca>.
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EMC News - Belleville - Are you a newcomer to Canada settling in Belleville or do you know someone who is? The Belleville Public Library has lots to offer in the way of information and services to help newcomers get settled in our city. Quinte United Immigrant Services (QUIS) offers weekly appointments at the library on Thursdays from 4 to 7 p.m. QUIS is an organization that assists newcomers in connecting with English language training and other community agencies. It offers a wide range of services including: settlement services; assistance with registration in English classes; obtaining social and health insurance; referrals for Child Tax Benefits, driver’s licences, housing and schooling. QUIS also provides interpreter services for confidential and accurate translations of documents that are accepted by government agencies for legal purposes. For more information or to set up an appointment, call QUIS at 613-968-7723 ext. 26. Library patrons can also access Mango, an online language-learning system that helps users learn English. Mango can also be used to learn a wide variety of other languages including French, Spanish and Chinese to name only a few. In addition to print, there are DVDs you may want to check out such as Conversation Pieces: for improving ESL communication. If you’re looking for employment, we have an online database to get you started: Career Cruising. This is a wonderful tool to explore different career options
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