There is an incredible lineup for this year's Rockfest at the Empire Square Live in downtown Belleville! Thursday starts with George Thorogood with special guests Down Child Blues Band. Boston with special guests 54-40 will thrill the crowd on Friday night. Steve Miller Band with special guest Chris Caddell is the Saturday night performance. Here are a few highlights from the big announcement at the Empire Theatre, which was attended by hundreds of people eager to hear about the amazing acts!
Jodi Donovan of Belleville was thrilled with the support for her Toy Drive again in 2011! Donovan helps collect toys for local children in memory of her late husband Bill, who always said no child should go without a toy at Christmas. This year, she collected more than 20-thousand dollars worth of toys, which were then distributed by Belleville firefighters as part of their annual campaign!
Doc Walker recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio. Dave, Chris and Murray spoke with Paul Ferguson live on the air and also played live for our listeners! Here are some moments from a very upbeat visit.
There was a huge turnout for this year's Santa Claus Parade in Belleville, with thousands of people lining the parade route. A large amount of food was also collected for Gleaner's Food Bank. Here are a few highlights!
A special event was recently held in Napanee to reveal details of a display to be hosted at the Stratchona Paper Centre as a tribute to Avril Lavigne. Lavigne grew up in Napanee, and Mayor Gordon Schermerhorn has arranged for a number of items highlighting her career to be collected for the display. It will be revealed to the public at a special ceremony at the Strathcona Paper Centre on November 10th. Lavigne stopped in Napanee to acknowledge the honour and to speak to the media. Here are a few of the highlights of this special day.
The 20 finalists of the Cool 100 "Extreme Makeover - Quinte Edition" Contest joined us at Leon's Superstore in Trenton to hold the draw for the $5,000 Shopping Spree! Having survived the elimination process Mike Stork and his wife Angela were announced the Grand Prize Winners!
Deric Ruttan, Dean Brody and Aaron Lines visited the Cool 100 studio when they came to town for the CMT Hitlist Tour stop at the Empire Theatre. It was a show that featured each artist on stage singing their own songs and some performances that included all 3 of them.
The Toronto Maple Leafs paid a special visit to CFB Trenton this week. They engaged in special team-building exercises while holding public practices at the RCAF Flyers Arena, and also joining personnel from the base for a series of exercises and events. Here are a few moments from the last practice on Wednesday morning. Thousands of local fans flocked to the RCAF Flyers Arena to catch a glimpse of the buds and get some autographs!
It was a soggy day as 1,500 people took to the roads of Prince Edward County for this year's Marathon. Here are a few highlights of a day which truly featured the best in human spirit and endurance!
Kira Isabella recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio, where she had a chance to chat with Paul Ferguson. Here are a few memories from an interesting and entertaining afternoon of music and fun!
The fall fundraising campaign is underway at the United Way of Quinte. This year target is 1.65 million dollars. Here are some memories from the recent launch event, which featured some humour from Dennis Hull, and many inspirational moments.
Taste a Celebration of Regional Cuisine is being held at the Crystal Palace in Picton on September 24th. A special media event was held at Waupoos Estates Winery to start tantalizing people with details of the celebration.
Congratulations to Geff Flagler, our Grand Prize Winner of the Summer Scratch Card Promotion. Geff has won a 2011 Arctic Cat 650 Mudpro ATV from Runway Powersports
Big crowds caught some late-summer fun at this year's Quinte Exhibition in Belleville! They celebrated their 190th birthday in style with rides, displays, and some new musical acts. Here are a few highlights!
Marlee Scott recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio where she performed on the air and also took a few moments to chat with Paul Ferguson.
There was an incredible lineup at this year's Havelock Country Jamboree! Here are a few moments with some of the more interesting personalities, both backstage and on-stage!
Gord Bamford gave an incredible performance at this year's Stirling Fair. Here are a few highlights of an incredible night of music!
The 6th Annual Grand and Toy Fundraising BBQ for the Trenton Military Family Resource Centre was held on July 20th. All proceeds raised from the BBQ and raffles went to the deployment programs at the MFRC.
Zwicks Park was filled with thousands of local families for this year's Canada Day festivities! Here are a few highlights of a day filled with summer fun and national pride.
This week, Roundel Glen at CFB Trenton hosted another Celebrity Golf Tournament in support of the Soldier On Program. Here are a few highlights of a day filled with laughter, sunshine, and overwhelming support for families of soldiers who have served overseas in very difficult circumstances.
Sunday was a very special day in the city of Belleville, as the grand opening celebration was held for the new Lion's Pavilion at Zwicks Park. The 880-thousand dollar facility will serve as the home for many concerts and cultural events in the future. Here are a few highlights, as a long-held dream became a reality for many heartfelt supporters!
It was a very special weekend at CFB Trenton as thousands of people had a special "inside look" at operations at a two-day open house. Here are a few of the sights from a very interesting weekend which bridged the gap between 8-wing and the surrounding community.
Cool 100 was one of eight radio stations which broadcast live from the Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club on June 1st as part of the On-Air for Healthcare. It was an emotional and educational day filled with stories from the people who make the system work on a day-to-day basis, and some of the lives they have touched! Here are some of the highlights from this year's event, which raised an impressive amount of money for medical equipment at local hospitals.
On Saturday, May 28th Dewe's Independant Grocers hosted the "Cops for Cancer" Event that saw a group of Belleville Police and our own Kyle Perry shave their heads and raise funds for the Canadian Cancer Society
In coordination with the Annual Royal Lepage Yard Sale the "Walk a Mile in Her Shoes" Walk took place on Saturday, May 14th. Men from all over Quinte put on their high heels and walked up and down Front St in downtown Belleville to raise funds for the Three Oaks Women Shelter! Over $20,000 was raise!
McDonald's across Canada celebrated McHappy Day today in support of local children's charities. Several members of our staff spent time at the golden arches today to help raise money for the Quinte Children's Foundation. Here are a few highlights.
Victoria Banks recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio where she chatted with Paul Ferguson and played live on-air. Here are a few highlights of a memorable and energetic visit.
The Health and Fitness Expo was well attended over the weekend at the Quinte Sports Centre. The Wally Dever Arena was packed with booths and interesting speakers, plus a few unexpected surprises! Here are some of the highlights.
The City of Belleville brought thousands of families to Zwicks Park for this year's Easter Eggstravaganza! Here are a few pictures from a day filled with fun, excitement, and chocolate!
The YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign is off to a great start in Quinte! The $140,000 campaign goal was announced this week at special events in Belleville and Quinte West. Ingrid Moore and Paul Ferguson are the co-chairs for the spring drive. They have already raised more than 44,000 dollars as checks were received from TD Bank, Operation Red Nose Quinte, the Hanley Corporation, and the YMCA board members and staff. Here are a few highlights of the Belleville ceremony.
Jimmy Rankin recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio where he performed live on-air and spoke candidly with Paul Ferguson. Here are a few of the highlights of the event, which was also recorded by our friends at Quinte Live!
Canadian Country Band "High Valley" visited Cool 100 to talk about winning at Canadian Music Week, the great past 12 months they have had and they brought along their instruments to perform live on the air.
Hey Romeo recently paid a visit to the Cool 100 Studio where they sat down for a chat with Paul Ferguson. Here are a few of the highlights.
Dawson Reigns paid a visit to the Cool 100 studio recently. Here are a few highlights!
This year's On Air for Health Care will be held on June 1st! Organizers have a great event planned, with live broadcasts from the Bay of Quinte Golf Club. Hundreds of volunteers made last year's event a big success, raising just under $100,000!
It was a weekend of fitness, fun and fundraising at the Bayview Mall in Belleville with the Alzheimer Society Walk for Memories.
Mark Philbin was in fine form as a huge crowd gathered at the Empire Theatre in Belleville for the final celebration of the 2010 fundraising campaign for the United Way of Quinte! They made their target again this year, and took some time to celebrate some of the volunteers who made it all happen! Here are some of the highlights!
Mark Philbin co-hosted the first bridal show of the season at the Banquet Centre in Belleville. Here are some of the highlights, which included many door-prizes and some unforgettable dresses!
The Belleville Firefighters Toy Drive was yet again a great success with the help of Jodi Donovan, local businesses, and all of the people in the community who were able to make a donation so that kids in Quinte received a Toy on Christmas this year. The Toy Drive raised over $14,000 in toys this year!
On December 3rd Gord Bamford held a Meet and Greet session at Belleville Dodge, Chrysler, Jeep with the help of Trudeau Park, Bridle Path Tack Shop and Cool 100. That same day Gord Bamford hit the Trudeau Park stage for his last show in Ontario for the year.
The 12th Annual CP Holiday Train made its stop in Belleville on November 28th to help support the Gleaners Food Bank. In the past 11 years close to $5 Million and over 2 Million pounds of food were raised with this fundraiser.
Cool 100 took part in this years Belleville Santa Claus Parade. Even though we had an evening filled with rain the turn out and Christmas spirit was tremendous.
Carolyn Dawn Johnson's debut at the Empire Theatre in Belleville was hit! The Show was opened by Canadian Country Group "High Valley" and featured performances of all CDJ's hits!
The On-Air for Healthcare Radiothon is being hailed as a big success! More than 95-thousand dollars was raised as eight radio stations, including Cool 100, broadcast live for 12 hours from Bay of Quinte Golf and Country Club. Money raised from the event is going towards the purchase of much-needed equipment at local hospitals! Here are a few of the highlights!
The 7th Annual Prince Edward County Marathon drew individual runners and teams from all over for a great day of exercise. There was a Boston Qualifying Full Marathon, a Half Marathon, Relay Team Marathon as well as walking, cycling and rollerblading events.
Taste, a Celebration of Regional Cuisine, was a big success again this year! The event at the Crystal Palace in Picton was completely sold out, with 2,000 people attending! Here are a few memories from a very tasty day!
2010 marked the 30th year of the Terry Fox Run and Quinte West made a big contribution. Over $18,000 was raised by over 150 participants this year. They showed up with their running shoes, bikes, roller blades, and pets for a great day of giving back and good fun
The Legion in Trenton was the host for this year's Chili Kickoff for the United Way of Quinte's Campaign in Quinte West! There was a packed house for a fun event including some very tasty chili and many draw prizes. This year's United Way Campaign in the Quinte Region is seeking to raise 1.635 million dollars! The Quinte West Warehouse Sale is November 4th at the Trenton Public Works Yard
An incredible weekend of entertainment wrapped up at the Empire Anniversary Celebrations Saturday night in downtown Belleville! Slash of Guns and Roses fame electrified a crowd of more than 3,000 people! Here are a few memories from an amazing night!
The Crystal Palace hosts Taste on September 25th. Here are a few pictures from the advance media event. We will have more after all the sumptuous samples are savoured!
Trenton recently hosted the 20th anniversary of the Scottish/Irish Festival. Here are a few of the glorious green memories!
Congratulations go out to Jennifer and Bryan Rowles! They won the grand prize in this year's summer scratch card contest! McCarten Travel Group, Amex Travel Services and Transat Holidays are sending Jennifer and Bryan on all-inclusive trip for 2 to the Gran Bahia Principe Akumal Royal Golden 5 Resort in Mexico!
The second annual Military Police National Motorcycle Relay Ride recently cruised through CFB Trenton on its way from 19-wing in Comox to St John's, Newfoundland. The coast-to-coast ride supports the Military Police Fund for Blind Children and the Wounded Warriors. The local stop was highlighted by the unveiling of a Military Police Display at the National Air Force Museum of Canada on RCAF Road. Here are a few highlights! Note, the auction is underway for Corporal Stone. This special teddy-bear is the symbol of the Relay Ride and has gone to Afghanistan and from coast to coast, and even comes with his own passport! You can get more details at www.mpnmrr.ca.
The TSN Kraft Celebration Tour recently stopped in Brighton along with Sportscentre hosts Darren Dutchyshen and Jennifer Hedger! They brought a 25-thousand dollar check for the revitalization of the ENSS sports field. They also broadcast live from Brighton as part of a special edition of Sportscentre! Here are a few memories from a unforgettable day!
Gretchen Wilson was the highlight act on Saturday Night at the Havelock Country Jamboree! Here are a few shots of Gretchen on the stage, and backstage!
Aaron Pritchett was one of the anchors of the Saturday Night Lineup at this year's Havelock Country Jamboree! Here are a few shots from an electrifying performance before at a huge crowd in Havelock!
Thousands of people attended one of the tastiest events of the summer in Belleville! Quinte Ribfest for Big Brothers and Big Sisters was a big success, despite some soggy weather. Here are a few memories to savour!
George Canyon recently performed to a capacity crowd at the Stirling Fair! Here are a few moments from an exciting night of country music!
Lynyrd Skynyrd headlined on the Friday night at Rockfest this year at Empire Square Live in downtown Belleville! It was an amazing night of blues, country and southern rock! Here are a few of the highlights!
The legendary Alice Cooper headlined the first night of this year's Rockfest at Empire Square Live in downtown Belleville. His Theatre of Death tour put on an incredible show for a massive crowd. Here are a few highlights from a night of exceptional entertainment!
Thousands of families flocked to the friendly city for this year's Belleville Waterfront and Ethnic Festival. Here are some of our memories from a weekend known for diversity, excitement, and family fun!
More than 250 cowboys and cowgirls competed in this year's Warkworth Western Weekend! The Dodge Rodeo tour features many popular events, including barrel-racing and bullriding! Here are a few of the exciting moments from the weekend's action!
Thousands of people attended this year's Canada Day celebrations across the Quinte Region! Here are a few memorable moments from the festivities in Belleville and Quinte West!
More than one thousand people gathered at Loyalist College last weekend for this year's Relay for Life. They raised more than $313,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society! More than 200 survivors attended the event, which was filled with many memorable moments!
A two-day event was held at Roundell Glen at CFB Trenton this week for the Soldier On program. There was a great concert on the driving range Monday night, and a slate of celebrities hitting the links the next day! Here are a few of our memories of a great event! Soldier on helps ill or injured CF personnel or former personnel by delivering programs and services which enhance their lives through full and active participation in physical fitness, health promotion and sport.
Well over two thousand people attended the Health and Fitness Expo at Belleville's Yardmen Arena. The event includes dozens of displays from local companies and organizations, and a live remote on this station! Here are some of the inspiring and energetic moments!
A huge crowd turned out for the 25th Annual Quinte Wildlife Conservation Dinner at the National Airforce Museum of Canada at CFB Trenton. Our very own Kathleen Rankine co-MC'ed the event! Here are a few of the highlights!
Thousands of people flocked to the Frankford area recently for this year's Riverfest Family Weekend. Events were centred at the tourist park, and included rides, games, a fun-run and a concert by Ambush at the Arena! Here are a few of our favourite moments!
Close to eight hundred people were on hand for this year's Dancing with the Stars of Quinte, which was held at the Yardmen Arena. The event featured eight couples dancing in a variety of styles. Congratulations go out to this year's winners David Allen of the YMCA and singer/songwriter Jeanette Arseneault! Money from the event goes to Volunteer and Information Quinte and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
On May 20th people from all over the Quinte Area gathered at Bay Marine, one of the many participating businesses throughout North America, to be a part of history. While setting a World Record participants were helping spread awareness of boat safety by inflating Life Jackets of all kinds.
Congratulations to Cindy Stone, who won the Taylor Swift in Toronto Contest! Cindy will be going to the concert on May 21st at the A.C.C. She also won transportation on VIA Rail and will stay at the Delta Toronto East after the concert! Have fun Cindy!
Alex J. Robinson recently paid a visit to our Cool 100 studios. Our very own Paul Ferguson had a chance to talk with this up and coming country star!
McHappy Day raised thousands of dollars at local McDonald's restaurants this week! We had a full compliment of staff members doing their part to help out! Here are a few memorable moments!
Amanda Reid is the Lucky Winner of the "COOL 100 COUNTRY CARAVAN Concert #4 - NASHVILLE FAN FAIR. Amanda and a Guest will jump aboard a McCoy Bus Service & Tours Bus on route for Nashville, Tennessee for the biggest Country Music Festival of the Summer. Amanda will have access to all of the concerts, autograph sessions and more courtesy of McCor Bus Service & Tours and Cool 100.
Many were in attendance for the RCAF Memorial Foundation 6th Annual Charity Banquet supporting the National Air Force Museum of Canada on April 24th.
Thousands of people flocked to the King Edward Park Arena and Community Centre in Brighton recently for the Country Living Show. The event included an art show, continuous live entertainment, and more than 80 exhibitors! Here are a few of our memories of a great weekend in Brighton!
Thousands of people flocked to the Community Gardens in Trenton recently for the Quinte West Home and Leisure Show. Here are a few memories from a great weekend, which included a live broadcast on our station!
It was a beautiful spring day for the County Bridal Show at the Crystal Palace. Hundreds of brides and family-members flocked to the event to start planning their special day! Here are a few of our memories of a festive and fun day in Picton
The YMCA launched their Strong Kids Campaign this past week. The combined target for the Belleville and Quinte West sites is $120,000. The money is used to provide assistance for kids attending day programs and camps, and to help families with memberships to the Y. The chair of the Quinte West campaign is our very own Paul Ferguson! Ingrid Moore is chairing the Belleville campaign.
Congratulations to Debbie Lambert, who is the winner of our Brooks and Dunn in the Sun contest! She has won 2 tickets to see the superstar duo Live in West Palm Beach, Florida on June 12th. She also gets travel and hotel accommodations from Trent Travel for herself and a guest. To top it all off, she also gets to meet the country stars in person!
The Quinte Home Builder's Association recently hosted the Home Show at the Quinte Sports Centre. Thousands of people took in the sights and sounds of the event, including an appearance by Obed Cetoute and the Toronto Argonaut Cheerleaders! Here are some of our favourite moments, including our live broadcast from the site.
The Ladies of the Canyon recently stopped at Cool 100 to have a chat and to sing a few songs. Here are some of the moments from a memorable and very entertaining visit!
The lineup was recently announced for this year's Dancing with the Stars of Quinte. It's a fun event with celebrity couples from across the region strutting their stuff for a good cause. The money raised goes to Big Brothers and Big Sisters and Volunteer and Information Quinte. This year's event is being held on Friday, May 14th.
The Quinte Sports Centre was recently the site of a major event for boaters and outdoorspeople alike! Thousands flocked to Belleville for the Quinte Sportsmen's Boat and RV Show. Here are a few highlights!
Jason Blaine stopped by our studios to perform live on-air and chat a bit with our very own Paul Ferguson! Here are a few moments from that memorable afternoon.
On Saturday March 20th Gord Bamford hit the Trudeau Park stage and performed to a sold-out crowd. Bamford then joined our very own Greg Hunter for the "More Music Morning Show" on Monday, March 29th.
The station recently entered a team in the Bowl for Big Brothers and Big Sisters at Quinte Bowl. They raised an incredible 29-thousand dollars! Here are a few highlights!
Trenton Memorial recently received some extra support from the golden arches! McDonald's locations in Trenton donated 10 cents from each cup of coffee sold during the month of January. They raised an incredible twenty-three hundred dollars! Well done!
Matt Andersen gave an electrifying performance at Belleville's Empire Theatre recently! His blues-inspired sound and amazing guitar-work was a big crowd hit! Here are some of the memories from a memorable night of music.
Rising Country Star Larry Berrio stopped by our new digs on Dundas Street West this week! Here are a handful of shots from the studio, and with his impressive vehicle!
A big celebration was held this week to welcome Papa John's Pizza to Trenton. Here are some of the tasty highlights!
On Sunday, January 31st the Bayview Mall in Belleville hosted the 15th Annual "Alzheimer Society Manulife Walk for Memories". The amount of teams who participated in the Walk double from last years and in total $38,000 was raised from all who took part.
"Rock for Relief 2" was held at the Empire Theatre in Downtown Belleville and was put together to raise funds for the People of Haiti who have been recently affected by devastating Earthquakes. Many local artists, celebrities and fundraisers were out to support the Event.
2009 was another successful year for the United Way of Quinte! They raised an amazing 1.615 million dollars during their fall fundraising campaign. Recently, they gathered at the Empire Theatre in Belleville to hand out some awards and reveal the big number! Our very own Mark Philbin was the campaign chair last year and has signed on for the same role in 2010!
One of the largest bridal shows of the season was recently held at Belleville's Ramada Inn. Our very own Ingrid Moore was the M.C. for the bridal show itself, helping to showcase some incredible fashions, flowers and accessories! Here are a few of the most memorable moments from a day filled with highlights!
The first Bridal Show of the Year was held Sunday at the Banquet Centre in Belleville! Hundreds of brides showed up to check out the vendors and see the newest styles! Our very own Mark Philbin was one of the MC's for the fashion show, and here are some of the highlight moments and dresses!
The Friendly City also welcomed the Olympic Torch on December 15th. Mayor Neil Ellis led a brief but memorable ceremony down at Belleville City Hall. Here are a few of the highlights!
The second-largest Olympic stop of the week was held at the RCAF Arena at CFB Trenton, where a huge crowd cheered as Master Warrant Officer Jamie Whalen electrified the crowd by bringing the torch to 8-wing! Here are a few of the highlights
December 15th was an unforgettable day in the Quinte Region, as the Olympic Torch made its way from Kingston to Peterborough. The largest celebration was in Picton where more than 5,000 people gathered for a stage ceremony involving dancers, acrobats and the culture of Prince Edward County. Here are a few Olympic memories of our own!
George Canyon recently played at Belleville's Empire Theatre to a huge and enthusiastic crowd! Here are a few moments with Canyon, and some lucky listeners who had the chance to meet him backstage!
Members of the Belleville Police Service and Operation Red Nose visited the Cool 100 studios recently for a special demonstration. Our very own Greg Hunter and Paul Ferguson had regular drinks during the morning run to show the effects of alcohol on speech, judgement and coordination. They were also tested until they both blew fails on a breathalyzer operated by Constable Pat Kellar and Detective/Sergeant Tom Sweet. Here are a few shots of the action on and off-air!
The CP Holiday Train rolled through the Quinte region on November 30th! Enthusiastic crowds heard a performance from the Odds doing some classics and some of their own material. CP donated $3,000 to Gleaners Food Bank which also collected more than 400 kgs of food. Here are a few memories from the Belleville stop!
Here are some pics from the recent Santa Claus Parade in Trenton. A fun time was had by everyone, and there were some great floats! Special recognition goes out to the Kiwanis Club of Trenton who had a spectacular entry based on the movie UP!
The Ymca of Belleville and Quinte held a special decathlon event for the United Way of Quinte. Five teams competed in a total of ten events, producing some interesting results, tons of fun and $6,000! Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis led a team of councillors and staff members, and another team was captained by our very own Mark Philbin! Here are some of the highlights from an intense day of competition!
The United Way of Quinte held their annual casino fundraiser at CFB Trenton this year. Casino Olympia was a big success, raising more than 20-thousand dollars for this worthy cause! Here are a few shots of the games, the fun and some familiar faces!
Santa made his first official appearance of the season in "the friendly city"! Thousands of people packed the streets of Belleville for the big Christmas parade. Here are some of the floats and other highlight moments that made the event such a big hit with kids and adults alike!
Terri Clark came home to Canada and made a stop at the Empire Theatre in downtown Belleville in front of a Sold Out Crowd
Saturday October 24th the Lung Association held the 3rd Annual Amazing Pace Fundraising Event. Teams of 4 made their way around the City of Belleville finding Clues, doing Physical and Mental Challenges, and doing it all for a good cause.
Doc Walker recently headlined a show at Belleville's Empire Theatre. Before they hit the stage, they had the chance for a meet and greet with some lucky contest winners on Cool 100! Here are a few moments that we shared with the band before they had another awesome performance!
Jessie Farrell recently opened up for Doc Walker at the Empire Theatre. Before she stepped on stage, she stopped at our Cool 100 studios to sit down with our very own Paul Ferguson and share a long live on-air!
Congratulations to everyone at CFB Trenton, who raised $15,000 with a special golf tournament at Roundell Glen Golf Course. Representatives of the radio station, sponsors and 8-wing were all on hand for the check presentation!
It was a record-setting year for the Prince Edward County Marathon! Close to 1300 people hit the roads of the County as part of this amazing event, which is also a qualifier for the Boston Marathon. Here is a quick look at the awards ceremony, which honoured some of the runners!
Close to 2,000 people attended this year's Taste, a Celebration of Regional Cuisine! The event was held at the Crystal Palace in Picton, with dozens of local wineries and restaurants pulling out all the stops! Here is a quick sampling of this year's event!
Huge crowds were on hand for this year's United Way of Quinte Warehouse Sale in Belleville! They raised more than $101,000, with people lining up shortly after midnight to get their hands on the incredible bargains! Here is a peek behind the scenes of this amazing event!
April Wine and Styx rocked the stage for the final night of the Empire's Anniversary Celebration. Here are some highlights!
It was the Cool 100 Applefest Shootout Weekend and although the races were canceled midway through the night some great racing was had and the crowd enjoyed themselves.
Our very own Jen McKay went to both Toronto Area Keith Urban shows on his "Escape Together" World Tour.
Sunday was the first edition of the new Fun Run for the Belleville General Hospital Foundation Medical Equipment Fund. More than 150 people laced up the sneakers for this year's event, which featured music, prizes and lots of fun! It raised more than ten thousand dollars for local medical equipment! Here are a few of our memories from a great morning!
Belleville's Empire Theatre had an incredible lineup of acts for this year's anniversary celebration! It started with Johnny Reid on Thursday, and ended with April Wine and Styx on Saturday! There were huge crowds all three days! Here are a few of our memories from the event!
Reverend Kevin Fast of Cobourg set a new world record at CFB Trenton! He pulled one of the new Globemaster aircraft the required 5 meters, setting the mark for the heaviest aircraft ever pulled by an individual! It weighed in at 416-thousand 299 pounds! Congratulations Kevin!
The United Way of Quinte's fall fundraising campaign is now underway. Special launch events were held at the Quinte Mall's Kindness Court, and the Legion in Trenton over the past week. This year, there is a renewed focus on the community, and a number of new communication initiatives. Our very own Mark Philbin is the Chair for this year's drive! Last year's campaign raised an amazing 1.65 million dollars.
The Belleville Bulls regular season is about to begin, and this year it includes new look! The team's new Rebook Edge jerseys have similar designs but new materials and a number of improvements to make them roomier and more comfortable. Our very own Mark Philbin bought the very first new jersey sold, since he is a HUGE bulls fan! You can get more information at the bulls web-site, www.bellevillebulls.com.
Tim Hortons franchise owners in Quinte West are doing their part to help children and families stay fit and healthy! They have donated ten thousand dollars over four years to the YMCA's Strong Kids Campaign! More than 300 members in Quinte West have already received support for YMCA programs at the new facility, which opened earlier this year. For more information on the Strong Kids Campaign, go to www.bellevilleymca.ca
Like Nu hosted a special car wash this weekend to raise money for the Belleville Rotary Club. Our very own Cole Nayler was there pitching in and helping dust the dirt off a few vehicles! Like Nu's site on North Front Street was busy all day long! they washed 127 vehicles and collected $715 dollars for the good of the community!
The Belleville Fairgrounds were the place to be over the Labour Day Weekend for the Quinte Exhibition. This year's event featured many family favourites, including the midway, baby show, wrestling show and the demolition derby! Here are a few highlights from our time at the fair!
All Summer long our Road Crew team Katelyn and Laura have been out and about in the community at all kinds of events handing out scratch cards! This past weekend, one lucky winner took home the grand prize, a $2,000 travel voucher from Uniglobe Quinte Travel! Congratulations go out to Sherry Laplante of Quinte West! Many others also won station prize packs and tons of stuff from Rona in Belleville!
Wal-Mart in Trenton hosted this year's Stack the Pack event in support of the United Way of Quinte's Good Backpack program. It provides crutial school supplies to help local children get the proper start to their studies in the fall! More than 900 families have signed up this year, making it more important than ever to donate some supplies as people prepare their own kids for school. Here are a few moments from the Trenton event. For more information, you can contact Tera Swift at 613-962-9531 or tera.swift@belleville.unitedway.ca
The Relay Ride is a Charity Fundraising event to help raise money for Support Our Troops and the Military Police Fund for Blind Children. The event involves people driving across Canada, passing through each Province (called Provincial Legs) with the passing on the official baton, a Military Police Stuffed Bear. This ride goes from St. John's Newfoundland to Comox, British Columbia. After which the MP Bear will make its way back to CFB Trenton. So far they have already raised more than 10-thousand dollars, as they stopped at CFB Trenton on their way to the west! You can find out more at www.mpnmrr.ca
Here are some pics from the shows on Friday and Saturday at this year's Havelock Country Jamboree
There was an amazing lineup of acts again this year at the Havelock Country Jamboree! Here are some pictures from the Thursday night, which featured Johnny Reid, Tara Oram and Deanna Carter
More than 30 people from Belleville's twin city of Lahr Germany recently visited the friendly city for a week. They wrapped things up with a special tour of city hall. The twinning relationship has lasted more than three decades!
This year's Stirling Fair was a huge success! Perfect weather and summertime fun made for huge crowds all weekend long! Friday night was the featured concert with Aaron Pritchett and Jessie Farrell. Here are some of the highlights!
Thousands of people brought their appetites to West Zwicks Park over the weekend for this year's Quinte Ribfest! Here are a few of the highlights of a tasty and fun-filled weekend!
Darlene Adams is the winner of the Cool 100 "Kenny's in the Capital" Contest. She dropped by the Cool 100 studio's the claim her prize and was all smiles. Darlene and a guest will be heading to Scotiabank Place in Ottawa when Kenny Chesney its the stage on Wednesday August 19th, 2009.
On Saturday August 8th the Quinte Mall and Community Policing hosted an Old Fashion Bike Rodeo. There were family activities, safety sessions, and tons of other fun stuff.
Cool 100 and 95.5 recently celebrated the weekend of the 25th of July with our special Christmas in July event! We visited 10 local businesses, and made some seasonal memories to last the whole year! Here are some of the festive moments!
Belleville's Empire Square was rocking again on Sunday for the final show for this year's Rockfest. Trooper opened up for Creedence Clearwater Revisited. Here are some of our memories from another incredible night of music!
Quinte's Best Music 95.5 and Today's Best Country Cool 100 presents the 1st Annual Charity Golf Tournament at Timber Ridge Golf and Country Club on July 28th. The tournament was put together to raise funds for the Brighton Children's Centre.
A huge crowd turned out for Hippiefest at Empire Square Live as part of this year's Rockfest! Fans were delighted by performances by the Turtles, Chuck Negron of Three Dog Night and Mountain, among others. The rain threatened to wash things out, but the show went on in true Woodstock style!
Friday night at Empire Square Live featured the powerhouses of this year's Rockfest! Lighthouse opened for the Doobie Brothers for a packed house/lot! Here are some of the best shots from an incredible night of music!
This year's Belleville Waterfront and Ethnic Festival was a big success this year! Huge crowds flocked to Zwicks Park for a fun, family event! Here are a few moments from this year's festivities!
CFB Trenton was the site of an incredible two-day airshow the first weekend of July! Here are some of our memories, as we joined tens of thousands of people at 8-wing!
The Dodge Rodeo Tour made another thrilling stop in Warkworth this year at the Warkworth Western Weekend. More than 200 cowboys and cowgirls competed for cash, and thrills in front of a packed and enthusiastic crowd! Here are some of our memories of the two-day rodeo!
Special celebrations were held in several local communities to celebrate Canada's 142nd birthday! Here are some pictures from the Canada Day festivities in Belleville and Quinte West!
Belleville's Loyalist College Hosted this year's Relay for Life, which was a HUGE success! They raised more than 380-thousand dollars for Cancer research, and had a record 261 survivors on hand for the event! Here are some of our memories of this special evening, and morning!
On Saturday June 20th Carstar Collision Centre on 104 Mineral Road, teamed up with all other Carstar Collision Centres throughout Canada to raise funds for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with the "Soap it Up" National Car Wash Day!. The car wash had to fight the rain as they attempted to get put in the Guiness Book of World Records for most cars washed in an 8 hour period.
Several members of our station were at Roundel Glen at CFB Trenton for the Soldier On Golf Tournament. The event raises funds for ill or injured CF personnel or former personnel. 198 people took part in the festivities, including many celebrities! Here are some of our favourite moments!
June 3rd was Camp Day at Tim Horton's, with money from a number of activities going to children's charities. Staff members from both of our stations were down at the Tim Horton's on Dundas Street West in Belleville to lend a hand. Here are some of the shots from that exciting day!
There was recently a signature moment for National Air force Museum of Canada at CFB Trenton. A formal ceremony was held in early June to officially hand the Halifax Bomber back over to staff members at the museum. The restoration of the plane was a massive undertaking, with thousands of volunteer hours being donated by the members of the Halifax Aircraft Association. The handover ceremony also marked the official opening of a special display detailing the history, function and restoration of the Halifax.
Emerson Drive on their "Believe Tour" came to the Empire Theatre with a great opening set by Marlee Scott
Congratulations to everyone with the new YMCA of Quinte West! The facility opened to the public for the first time on May 26th at 6 am, and we were there to share in this special day! We are also broadcasting live from the site this Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm!
Congratulations to our very own Mark Philbin and his Partner Sue Rollins, who won this year's Dancing with the Stars of Quinte event! Six hundred people gathered at the Quinte Sports Centre for the big night, which had many highlights! The event raised more than 10-thousand dollars for Volunteer and Information Quinte and Big Brothers and Big Sisters
Famous comedian Colin Mochrie stopped bye our studios recently to do an on-air plug for the Soldier On Golf Tournament, which takes place on June 16th at Roundel Glen at CFB Trenton. General Manager John Casey also took time out of his busy schedule to do an on-air plug for the event.
Thousands of people flocked to Frankford for the Riverfest Family Weekend! This year's event was highlighted by dozens of family activities, a concert by Ambush on Friday night and Fireworks on Saturday! We were on hand all three days, and here are some of our memories!
The Rossit family recently celebrated the grand opening of the new Bridal Path Tack Shop location on highway 37 just north of the 401. The new and larger location has an incredible selection for horse-riders, animal lovers and people who just want to add a little style to their life. Their new BP Style section has an impressive selection from all the top names in country fashion. We were on hand for the big day on May 9th, and here are some of the highlights!
Deputy Chief of the Belleville Police Service Brian Harder announced this week that he is retiring in the early summer. Brian has served the people of Belleville selflessly for the past 30 years, after being hired on as a constable in 1979. He is also a leading figure in community policing and safety initiatives like the Children's Safety Village, which he helped to found. We all wish Brian a long and happy retirement, and all the best in his future plans!
M&M Meat Shops everywhere held their annual Charity BBQ this past weekend on May 9th. M&M was raising money for the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada.
Saturday May 9th came with lots of rain and a great fundraising event at the Quinte Mall. Despite the weather The Lung Associations 5th Annual Pull for Kids was a great success with a good turn out of participants and supporters. They raised close to $27,500, with the team from Warkworth Institution winning for the 2nd straight year!
Local McDonald's restaurants were part of the nationwide McHappy day on May 6th, and many members of our radio family pitched in for this special day! One dollar from each Big Mac Meal went to Ronald McDonald House and the Quinte Children's Foundation. Our very own Mark Philbin, Paul Ferguson, Kathleen Rankine and Kyle Perry each donned aprons and stepped behind the counter at the McDonald's on Dundas Street East.
A record 4610 people signed up for this year's Kiwanis Walleye World 2009! Congratulations to everyone who spent time on the Bay of Quinte, and to everyone with the Kiwanis Club who put on another excellent event. The total prize pool was 190-thousand dollars, and next year it could reach a quarter of a million!
Throughout the first week of May, teams of fundraisers from all over the area will be taking their turn at riding the Big Bike around the streets of Belleville.
Congratulations go out to Erin Fraser of Belleville! She won a trip for two to Chicago to see Kenny Chesney live in concert in June! The trip was provided by Uniglobe Quinte Travel, while the cash won by the daily qualifiers was provided by the Belleville Lions Club Bingo Hall!
President and Ceo of Leon's Furniture Ltd. Terry Leon was in Trenton recently as part of the nationwide celebration of the company's 100th birthday! He joined the Eden family for a special event, which included a donation of thousands of dollars worth of furniture to the YMCA of Quinte West and the ICU at Belleville General!
The Crystal Palace in Picton hosted this years County Garden Show. Everything from auctions, demonstrations and tons of great vendors showing off great garden idea's and accessories.
Ed Robertson of the Barenaked Ladies is now the new front man for a different organization. Robertson was invested as the honorary colonel of 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron at CFB Trenton this week in a special ceremony. Robertson received his pilot's licence in 2005, and also has featured the Canadian Military often during his television series Ed's Up!
NDP Leader Jack Layton stopped in Belleville this week to host his Middle-class task force and take the pulse of the Quinte region for ideas on how to help everyday Canadians
The "y" launched their strong kids campaign recently, as they try to raise 80-thousand dollars for local families. Campaign chair Chris Malette hosted the kickoff event at the YMCA in Belleville. with 38-THOUSAND DOLLARS ALREADY RAISED BY A NUMBER OF COMPANIES AND ORGANIZATIONS. They had a great start, with over 38,000 dollars already raised by a number of organizations!
Some lucky listeners recently won a trip to see Willie Nelson in concert in Kingston through our Where's Willie contest! Congratulations go out to Jeremy Spafford, Heather Clarke, Brian Giffin and Kathleen MacInnis! They went to the concert with our very own Greg Hunter and Cole Naylor, thanks to a Limo Coach provided by Foley Bus Lines. Here are some pictures from the show
Ambush Army came out to Matt and Joe's to be a part of the video shoot for Ambush's new single as well as a great concert!
The United Way of Quinte recently celebrated their 50th anniversary with a special Gala at the Quinte Mall! Olympian Brian Price was the guest of honour, as 300 people gathered to take a look at the last fives decades, and the United Way's role in the Quinte region! Our very own Mark Philbin co-hosted the gala!
Listeners to Cool 100 had the chance during the More Music Morning show to cash in on the Cool cash song of the day. Each daily winner took home a Cool 100 dollars, but Stephanie Steele also won the GRAND PRIZE! She is leaving on a trip to Las Vegas to see the George Strait ACM Artist of the Decade All-Star Concert! Congratulations Stephanie!
Dozens of companies gathered at the Quinte Sports Centre on the last weekend of March for the Quinte Home Show. Several local politicians were there, along with people from the Toronto Argonauts! We broadcast live from the scene, and had fun checking out the exhibits, as well.
The Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Hastings and Prince Edward County held a day of Bowling at Quinte Bowl
The last weekend in March was a big one in the County! Thousands of people streamed into the region to take part in Maple in the County, at more than two dozen local venues! Our very own Paul Martin was out and about, enjoying all the fun!
The Quinte Sports Centre was the place to be on March 18th, as the Bulls hosted a special playoff party to hype up the fans before game one against Sudbury! We were on hand for the excitement as Belleville took the first step on the road to the Memorial Cup!
Gary Wylie was crowned the winner of the "Belleville Bulls Biggest Fan Contest" by Greg Hunter and Ken Morton from Deer Haven.
Our very own Paul Ferguson and Greg Hunter went with some lucky Cool 100 listeners to take in the Brooks and Dunn concert in Kingston! Thanks to Foley Bus Lines for providing the transportation.
Kyle Crawford and Kyle Hawkins-Schulz stopped by to speak to our own Paul Ferguson, and talk a bit about game three against Toronto. They then went out and won it 4-1. Let's go Dukes!!!!!!
For the second time in less then a week Johnny Reid rocked the Empire Theatre Stage. It was another great show and another packed house
Johhny Reid rocked the Empire Theatre March 7th. The ticket holders got their moneys worth with a great performance that saw people on stage from the crowd, a huge band and of course... Johnny Reid!!!
Our very own Jenn McKay attended a recent Brad Paisley Concert in Hamilton! Here are some of the shots from a very entertaining and fun show!
Downtown Belleville hosted The Souper Soup Contest and had Ice Sculpting Demonstrations throughout the day.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation hosted a great night of Karaoke Fun at the Banquet Centre where talent of all ages and styles were showcased.
It was an amazing night of NFL action at Heroes in Belleville, as hundreds of people joined the station to watch Pittsburgh win their sixth title against the Arizona Cardinals. We gave away tons of prizes, including a 42-inch colour television and a trip for two to Las Vegas! Here are some of our favourite moments from the evening
The walk took place on Sunday January, 25th at the Bayview Mall. The amount of support and people there to partake in the Walk was amazing.
Congratulations go out to the United Way of Quinte! They surpassed their campaign goal for the recent fall fundraising drive, raising a record $1,652,543. Our very own Mark Philbin was honoured as Campaign Volunteer of the Year. Paul Ferguson was also recognized in the Innovative Special Event category for helping organize the Ymca of Belleville and Quinte Iron Man Fitness Challenge.
Mark Philbin was the co-host for the 2009 Wedding Show at the Banquet Centre in Belleville. Well over 200 people attended the event, which featured the best in local fashions, vendors, and a wide range of door-prizes. Here are some of the moments, and dresses, to remember from the event.
Congratulations go out to Louis Leprade of Trenton who won the grand prize in the Leon's Customer Appreciation Contest! Leprade's name was drawn on Saturday, January 3rd at Leon's in Trenton. He won a new 2009 XRT 4x4 side-by-side utility vehicle. Leprade was one of nine weekly winners, each of which received a $250 gift certificate. The Grand Prize was provided through Custom Carts.
Our very own Paul Ferguson had two members of the Belleville Police RIDE team in to demonstrate the effects of alcohol on awareness and response time. Inspector Paul Vandegraaf and Constable Pat Kellar supervised the exercise, which had Paul drinking several beers and then taking readings on the Intoxilyzer over a two-hour period. The entire experience was broadcast live on Cool 100.1 as part of the afternoon drive.
The CPR Holiday Train rolled through Belleville, Trenton and Brighton on December 1st. It brought great entertainment, christmas cheer and some financial support to food banks across the Quinte region. We were at the Belleville stop, where we managed to capture some of the holiday magic
Congratulations go out to Roberta MacDonald! She was the grand prize winner of the Platinum Weekend Giveaway on Cool 100! She won 2 nights accommodations at the Suites at 1 King West in Toronto, 2 Platinum tickets to see Alan Jackson in concert on Fri Nov 14th and first Class transportation by Via Rail for two (she took her boyfriend!)And apparently had an AMAZING time! The icing on the cake was that the concert was also on Roberta's birthday!
Our very own Paul Ferguson took on Belleville Mayor Neil Ellis, Quinte Broadcasting's Todd Smith, and The Intel's Chris Malette in the first annual United Way of Quinte Iron Man Fitness Challenge. The events included cardio, strength, and a multi-tool race in the pool. At the end, Paul triumphed over the other three, and captured the yellow champion's jersey. Thanks to the Belleville YMCA which hosted the event, and to all four competitors who raised $2500 for the United Way!
It was a perfect Friday for this year's Santa Claus Parade in Belleville. Warm temperatures and a clear night set the backdrop for one of the biggest crowds ever! Besides the guest of honour, the parade also included Grand Marshall Brian Price, who won gold in Beijing for Canada with the men's rowing eight!
Olympic gold medal-winner Brian Price stopped in to the Cool 100 studios to pay us a visit. The Belleville native also spoke about his experiences in Beijing with the men's rowing eight, coming back from defeat in Athens, and what it was like to get a key to the city! Congratulations Brian!
Our very own Paul Ferguson is the honourary chair for this year's Operation Red Nose. Volunteers with the program drive people home in their own cars on designated nights between the hours of 9 pm and 3 am. All rides must start or end in Belleville or Quinte West, but Op Red Nose covers a huge area! It was honoured with the "Silver Antlers" since there were no accidents, injuries or fatalities due to drunk driving for the past three years the program has been in effect. The number for the service is 962-4334.
Big Brothers and Big Sisters held an Appreciation Celebration to recognize the volunteers who help them make a big difference for children in the Quinte Region. Starboard Communications, which owns and operates Classic Hits 95.5 and Cool 100.1, was honoured with the Sponsorship Award! Starboard has been an active supporter of Big Brothers and Big Sisters for Ribfest and their bowling event, and also helps raise awareness of the important work being done by their organization!
The amazing people at Master Bedroom held a Grand Opening Celebration for their new location on Sidney Street, and we were there to share in the fun!
The United Way of Quinte hosted their annual Casino Royale event at the Sears Distribution Centre for the sixth straight year. The theme for 2008 was Mardi Gras! Hundreds of people flocked to the event, which raised an incredible 80-thousand dollars!
Pumpkinfest 2008 was a great success! Hundreds of people flocked to wellington to celebrate the best of the season, and to see some truly remarkable gourds! Here are some pictures from the parade, which kicked off the celebration on Saturday!
The Wilkinsons stopped bye the Starboard building where they sang a couple of songs and took a trivia challenge with our own Paul Ferguson on Cool 100. The Wilkinsons are appearing twice this month at the Empire Theatre as they kick off a huge tour, and get ready to release a greatest hits CD to mark 10 years in the business.
The wall of hits goes up in the quinte mall! This year, there are three fabulous prizes. In honour of the olympics, it's all about gold, silver and bronze! Check the display regularly to see which CD's are still available!
Tasty fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters. This year's event raised 30-thousand dollars.
