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47-646: The Macs were based out of Belleville, Ontario , playing home games at the Yardmen Arena . They moved to Marmora in 2006 to better accommodate the EOSHL who were down to only four teams. The Macs originally use the name of an earlier senior hockey team, the Belleville McFarlands , during the first seasons of play. After two seasons in Marmora, the EOSHL merged with Major League Hockey to create

94-655: A Chief of Police and a Deputy Chief. The service is stationed out of one location only. Policing on provincial highways (37, 62 and 401) are provided by the Ontario Provincial Police from the Centre Hastings detachment. Belleville is serviced by the 401 highway system, and bus service to and from Toronto Pearson International Airport is provided by Megabus . Deseronto Transit provides public transportation services to destinations including Deseronto, Napanee, and Prince Edward County. Belleville

141-577: A booming trade in lumber and successful farming in the area, the railway helped increase the commercial and industrial growth. Belleville was incorporated as a town in 1850. In 1858 the iron bridge was completed over the Moira River at Bridge Street; it was the first iron bridge in Hastings County . By 1865, the population reached 6,000. Telephone service to 29 subscribers was in place by 1883; electricity became available in 1885 and in 1886,

188-499: A change of 8.6% from its 2016 population of 50,716 . With a land area of 247.15 km (95.43 sq mi), it had a population density of 222.8/km (577.1/sq mi) in 2021. At the census metropolitan area (CMA) level in the 2021 census, the Belleville - Quinte West CMA had a population of 111,184 living in 46,213 of its 48,274 total private dwellings, a change of 7.5% from its 2016 population of 103,401 . With

235-431: A factor in prompting such a process (see conurbation ). Some cities (see below ) that have gone through amalgamation or a similar process had several administrative sub-divisions or jurisdictions, each with a separate person in charge . Annexation is similar to amalgamation, but differs in being applied mainly to two cases: The act of merging two or more municipalities into a single new municipality may be done for

282-633: A land area of 1,337.5 km (516.4 sq mi), it had a population density of 83.1/km (215.3/sq mi) in 2021. Belleville's population is mostly of European descent. The racial make up of Belleville is as of 2021 was 85.1% White , 5.6% Indigenous and 9.3% visible minorities. The largest visible minority groups in Belleville are South Asian (3.9%), Black (1.3%), Filipino (0.9%) and Chinese (0.8%) . 89.7% of residents speak English as their mother tongue. Other common first languages are French (1.5%), Gujarati (0.7%), Punjabi (0.6%), Spanish (0.5%), and Chinese (0.5%). 1.1% list both English and

329-668: A non-official language as mother tongues, while 0.4% list both English and French. As of 2021, 53.4% of residents were Christian , down from 67.1% in 2011. 22.7% were Protestant , 19.8% Catholic , 6.0% Christians not otherwise specified, and 4.9% members of other Christian denominations or Christian-related traditions. 42.1% were non-religious or secular, up from 30.3% in 2011. The remaining 4.5% affiliated with another religion, up from 2.6% in 2011. The largest non-Christian religions were Hinduism (1.4%), Sikhism (1.0%) and Islam (0.8%). European n.o.s North American Indigenous , n.o.s. Some corporations operating in Belleville include

376-482: A political or administrative sense, is the combination of two or more political or administrative entities, such as municipalities (in other words cities , towns , etc.), counties , districts , etc., into a single entity. This term is used when the process occurs within a sovereign entity. Unbalanced growth or outward expansion of one neighbor may necessitate an administrative decision to merge (see urban sprawl ). In some cases, common perception of continuity may be

423-469: A variety of reasons, including urban growth, reducing the cost of local government and improving the efficiency of municipal service delivery. In 1977, the 2,359 municipalities of Belgium were merged to 596 new municipalities. In 1975, the state of Guanabara and the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil were merged. The former consisted of only the territorial limits of the city of Rio de Janeiro, formerly

470-745: Is also home the Bay of Quinte Yacht Club , which challenged for the America's Cup in 1881. Belleville also sports minor hockey league teams such as the Belleville Bearcats (female) and the Belleville Jr. Bulls (male). The Belleville McFarlands were a men's senior ice hockey team in the Ontario Hockey Association Senior division from 1956 to 1961. The McFarlands were Allan Cup champions in 1958, defeating

517-489: Is between Ottawa and Toronto , along the Quebec City-Windsor Corridor . Its population as of the 2021 Canadian census was 55,071 (Census Metropolitan Area population 111,184). It is the seat of Hastings County , but politically independent of it, and is the centre of the Bay of Quinte Region. The settlement was first called Singleton's Creek after an early settler, George Singleton. Next it

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564-457: Is highly variable, with the record setting winter of 2007–08 experiencing near 270 cm of snow. Four years later, the winter of 2011–12 experienced only 60 cm of snow. Winter temperatures are also highly variable, even in one season. Air masses change frequently, and while a few days may see above freezing temperatures at a time in January, the next week may bring cold and snowfall. Autumn

611-478: Is located on the Toronto-Montreal main rail lines for both Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway ; both companies provide freight access. VIA Rail also operates five daily passenger services each way along its Quebec City–Windsor Corridor . Belleville General Hospital is located near Highway 2 and is Belleville's main healthcare facility. The hospital is one of the four hospitals in

658-457: Is moderated by its location near Lake Ontario. The lake moderates temperature extremes, cooling hot summer days and warming cold days during the fall and winter. Because of this, winter snowfall is somewhat limited due to the increased frequency of precipitation falling as rain during the winter months. In the summer months, severe thunderstorm activity is usually limited because of the non-favourable lake breeze conditions. The city, being located on

705-884: Is properly considered part of the Central Ontario region as it is located west of the St. Lawrence River 's starting point, but the city is popularly considered part of Eastern Ontario as it shares the eastern region's area code 613 and K postal code . In addition to the Belleville city centre, the city of Belleville also comprises a number of villages and hamlets, including the following communities: Bayshore, Cannifton, Corbyville, Foxboro, Frink Centre, Gilead, Halloway, Honeywell Corners, Latta, Loyalist, Philipston, Plainfield, Pointe Anne, Roslin (partially), Thrasher's Corners, Thurlow, Thurlow South and Zion Hill. Belleville's climate has four distinct seasons. The city's traditional humid continental climate ( Dfb )(hot summers, cold winters)

752-486: Is represented by Belleville City Council with a mayor and eight councillors. There are two city wards with Ward 1 (Belleville) represented by six councillors and Ward 2 (Thurlow) by two councillors. Ward 1 consists of the historic city and Ward 2 was created in 1998 with the amalgamation of Township of Thurlow. City Council sits at Belleville City Hall . The city has had its own police force since 1834, and constables since 1790. The force has about 100 sworn members headed by

799-461: Is usually mild, with an increase in precipitation starting in late September as conditions for fall storms develop. The highest temperature ever recorded in Belleville was 104 °F (40.0 °C) on 9 July 1936. The coldest temperature ever recorded was −39 °F (−39.4 °C) on 9 February 1934. The 2021 Census by Statistics Canada found that Belleville had a population of 55,071 living in 23,536 of its 24,582 total private dwellings,

846-468: The Federal District as Brazilian capital until 1960 when it was moved to newly built Brasília . When merged, Guanabara became the municipality of Rio de Janeiro within the new state. In geographical terms, it would seem the state of Rio would have incorporated Guanabara; but, as the administrative and financial resources of the former capital were significant and even larger than the rest of

893-518: The Hastings & Prince Edward District School Board . The Catholic School system is served by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board . Secondary schools: Elementary schools: The following are Belleville area schools managed by the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board . Amalgamation (politics) A merger , consolidation or amalgamation , in

940-947: The Kelowna Packers four games to three, and the World Championship in 1959. The team name was revived by a later team in the Eastern Ontario Senior Hockey League from 2003 to 2006, known as the Belleville Macs . Shannonville Motorsport Park has hosted rounds of the Canadian Touring Car Championship , the Canadian Superbike Championship and the CASC Ontario Region championships. Local government

987-694: The Macdonald-Cartier Freeway (Highway 401) ; The city is also served by Highway 37 , running north–south from Belleville towards Tweed to the east of the Moira River; and Highway 62 (once Highway 14 south of 401), northwards towards Madoc , and southward to Prince Edward County over the Bay Bridge. Belleville is located in a transitional zone which may be considered part of either the Central Ontario or Eastern Ontario regions by different sources. Officially, Belleville

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1034-596: The Major Hockey League . The small town Lakers chose not to pursue the high travel new league. This Ontario ice hockey team-related article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Belleville, Ontario Belleville is a city in Ontario , Canada situated on the eastern end of Lake Ontario , located at the mouth of the Moira River and on the Bay of Quinte . Belleville

1081-608: The National Hockey League 's Ottawa Senators . They play at the CAA Arena , formally Yardmen Arena , located on 265 Cannifton Road. Belleville Bulls played in the Ontario Hockey League from 1981 to 2015. The team was then sold and relocated to Hamilton, Ontario . Belleville was also previously home to two senior hockey teams, the Belleville Macs and the Belleville McFarlands . Belleville

1128-726: The Special Region of Surakarta into Central Java in 1946, is the only instance of provincial merger in the country. On 18 October 1951, Adikarto Regency  [ id ] was merged into Kulon Progo Regency in the Special Region of Yogyakarta . In 2003, several administrative cities ( kota administratif ) in Indonesia were merged back to the parent regencies, due to the Government Regulation no. 33 of 2003 which removed their status. All other administrative cities had become autonomous before 2003. In 2003

1175-799: The 1890s), meanwhile other municipalities were restored. Thereafter, the changes to the municipal map focused mainly on the restoration and creation of new municipalities, particularly in the 20th century. Nowadays, there are 308 municipalities in Portugal . The last alteration to the municipal map, occurred in 1998, with the creation of the municipalities of Odivelas (in Lisbon district ), Trofa (in Porto district ) and Vizela (in Braga district ). In 2013, more than 1,000 parishes / freguesias were merged. Many rural municipalities of Sweden were merged in 1952;

1222-472: The 19th century. In the early 19th century, the country was divided into more than 800 municipalities. In 1832, during Portuguese Civil War , a law from Mouzinho da Silveira , minister from the liberal government-in-exile (which then ruled only in the Azores ) simplified the public administration, and reduced the number of municipalities to 796. In 1836, after the liberal victory, Passos Manuel , minister from

1269-590: The Bavarian town of Ermershausen , citizens occupied the town hall to resist the merger with Maroldsweisach – unsuccessfully, although Ermershausen was reconstituted as an independent municipality in 1994 – and Horgau , also in Bavaria, successfully appealed its merger with Zusmarshausen to the Constitutional Court of Bavaria ( Bayerischer Verfassungsgerichtshof ). Mergers have also taken place in

1316-538: The Philippines, Iloilo City is a consolidation of former towns, which are now the geographical or administrative districts consisting of: Villa de Arevalo , Iloilo City Proper , Jaro (an independent city before), La Paz , Mandurriao , and Molo . The district of Lapuz , a former part of La Paz, was declared a separate district in 2008. Portugal was one of the first countries in the world to make an enlarged modern administrative reform, particularly during

1363-627: The Quinte Mall along Bell Boulevard (south of Highway 401) in North Belleville. In January 2017 a Shorelines Casino opened on Bell Boulevard. January February March May June July Belleville Jazz Festival August September November December The Belleville Senators play in the American Hockey League (AHL) and began play in the 2017–18 season as the top minor league affiliate of

1410-682: The Sir James Whitney School. Belleville's city hall operates in a building first constructed in 1873 to house the public market and administrative offices. It was designed in the High Victorian Gothic style and retains much of its original appearance. In 1877, Belleville was legally incorporated as a city. In 1998, the city was amalgamated with the surrounding Township of Thurlow to form an expanded City of Belleville as part of Ontario-wide municipal restructuring. The city also annexed portions of Quinte West to

1457-762: The cities of Baqa al-Gharbiyye and Jatt joined to form the city of Baqa-Jatt , but the merger was dissolved in 2010. On 21 April 2018, The Negeri Sembilan state government declared of Seremban Municipal Council (MPS) and Nilai Municipal Council (MPN) were to become Seremban City Council (MBS) effective in January 2019. In November 2010, the Seven Councils of Auckland City: Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council, Waitakere City Council, North Shore City Council, Papakura District Council, Rodney District Council and most of Franklin District Council has seen amalgamated to form Auckland City Council. In

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1504-618: The first bridge across the Bay of Quinte and donated the land and development of Corby Park. In 1836 Belleville became an incorporated village. By 1846, it had a population of 2040. Several stone buildings were soon constructed, including a jail and court house, as well as some of the seven churches. Transportation to other communities was by stagecoach and, in summer, by steamboat along the lake. Two weekly newspapers were published. The post office received mail daily. Several court and government offices were located here. In addition to tradesmen, there

1551-490: The following: Many other manufacturing sector companies operate within the City of Belleville, including Bioniche Life Sciences, Sprague Foods, Airborne Systems Canada Ltd, Berry Plastics Canada, CPK Interior Products, Hanon (formerly Halla) Climate Control Canada, Reid's Dairy, Parmalat Canada – Black Diamond Cheese Division and Norampac Inc . Belleville is home to two shopping malls: The Bay View Mall in east-end Belleville and

1598-531: The former East Germany after 1990, for example in Brandenburg in 2003. The Kallikratis Plan replaced the 1033 municipalities and communities of Greece with 325 new municipalities in 2011. Budapest , the capital and largest city in Hungary, was formed from the merger of the cities of Buda and Pest across the river Danube in 1873. There were mergers of administrative divisions in Indonesia. Merger of

1645-490: The government of the Marquess of Sá da Bandeira made a profound administrative reform which reduced significantly the number of municipalities, fixing it to 351. Passos Manuel's reform followed a trend very decentralist, creating an elected municipal administration. In 1855, another series of mergers reduced the number of municipalities to 254. In the rest of the 19th century, some series of mergers occurred (particularly during

1692-466: The name Wuhan in 1927. Wuhan was named China's first direct-controlled municipality , and briefly served as a capital of China twice, first by left-wing Nationalists , later during the Sino-Japanese War . In 1970, mergers brought the number of municipalities of Denmark from 1,098 to 277. In 2007, the (by then) 270 municipalities were consolidated into 98 municipalities, most of them

1739-672: The north shore of Lake Ontario, is also in an unfavourable location for lake effect snow. One notable exception, however, was in December 2010 when 14 cm of snow occurred in one day as a result of a snow band from Lake Ontario. The summer months do not typically experience exceedingly hot temperatures, however, humidity levels can make daytime highs uncomfortable. Summer rainfall is usually modest and delivered by passing thunderstorms or warm fronts. Remnants of tropical systems do pass through on occasion towards summer's end, resulting in one or two days of consistently wet weather. The winter season

1786-467: The provincial government of Mike Harris undertook an extensive province-wide program of municipal mergers between 1996 and 2002. The province had 815 municipalities in 1996; by 2002, this had been reduced to just 447. The list of municipalities in Ontario is updated regularly. The two previously independent cities Hankou and Wuchang , as well as the county of Hanyang , were merged into one city by

1833-403: The region under Quinte Health Care . The corporate headquarters of Quinte Health Care is located in the Belleville location. The Academy of Learning College is a local college located on the east end of Belleville. Loyalist College is a local public community college located on the border of Belleville and Quinte West on Wallbridge Loyalist Road. The public school system is served by

1880-893: The result of mergers. An ongoing series of mergers has reduced the number of municipalities of Finland from 432 in 2006 to 309 in 2021, from 2025 in 308 municipalities ( Mäntyharju merges with Pertunmaa ). Several states of West Germany carried out municipal merger programmes in the 1960s and 1970s. In Baden-Württemberg , the number of municipalities dropped from 3,379 to 1,110 between 1968 and 1975; in Bavaria , from roughly 7,000 to roughly 2,000 between 1972 and 1978; in Hesse , from 2,642 to 421 between 1972 and 1977; in North Rhine-Westphalia , from 2,365 to 396 between 1967 and 1975; and in Saarland , from 345 to 50 in 1974. In

1927-410: The state, the change was more correctly referred to as a merger ( fusão ). In Canada , the 1990s saw the forced amalgamation of several municipal entities in the provinces of Nova Scotia , Ontario and Quebec into larger new municipalities. Even in cases where a central city merged with its suburbs, the amalgamated city was legally a new municipality, even if it was given the central city's name and

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1974-585: The town began to offer municipal water service. In 1870, Ontario's first school for the deaf was established in Belleville. Under Dr. Charles B. Coughlin, the school was recognized as making a significant contribution to special education. Originally called the Ontario Institution for the Education of the Deaf and Dumb, the facility was renamed as Ontario School for the Deaf. In 1974, it was renamed as

2021-505: The west. Late-20th-century franchises founded here include the Dixie Lee Fried Chicken chain in 1964 and, in 1978, Journey's End Corporation 's economy, limited-service hotel chain. Belleville is located at the mouth of the Moira River on the Bay of Quinte in southeastern Ontario between the cities of Quinte West to the west and Napanee to the east. These cities are connected by both Ontario's Highway 2 and

2068-565: Was a merchant, setting up a grocery store and other businesses. He founded the H. Corby Distillery, and promoted the municipality. He also represented it in Parliament. Their son Henry Corby Jr. (Harry) took over the family business and continued to support the town: he donated funding to create the public library, helped develop the park at Massassaga Point, established the Corby Charitable Fund, helped raise funds to build

2115-470: Was called Meyer's Creek, after prominent settler and industrialist John Walden Meyers (1745–1821), one of the founders of Belleville. He built a sawmill and grist mill. After an 1816 visit to the settlement by colonial administrator Sir Francis Gore and his wife, Lady Annabella Gore, it was renamed as Belleville in her honour. Henry Corby , who arrived in 1832 with his new wife Alma Williams (they had married before immigrating), settled in Belleville. He

2162-516: Was in effect a defacto annexation by the central city. The process created what was labeled a megacity by the media, although none of the created municipalities fit in the definition of a megacity in the international sense and some of them have fewer than a million inhabitants. In the early 1970s, the various towns, villages, and townships surrounding Metropolitan Toronto that were undergoing suburbanization were amalgamated into various new municipalities; among them Mississauga and Vaughan . Later,

2209-505: Was some small industry, three cloth factories, a paper mill, two grist mills, three tanneries and two breweries. The seventeen taverns outnumbered the churches and most businesses. The oldest surviving residence within the original boundaries, 67 South Front Street, was built by Alexander Oliphant Petrie in 1814. With the completion of the Grand Trunk Railway in 1856, Belleville became an important railway junction. Added to

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