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Belleville police charged a man with cruelty to animals after he attacked a cat yesterday morning. The man allegedly hit and bit the cat then threw it against a wall. And apparently this wasn’t the first time. The same man reportedly bit another animal previously and is under a probation order. The accused is being held for a bail hearing and the cat has been taken to another home.

The Prince Edward Family Health Team launched their after-hours Covid, cold and flu clinics today. The announcement is timely as the Southeast Health Unit confirmed the first case of influenza in the region earlier today. The clinics will operate from the health team offices in Picton from 5 pm to 8 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting November 11th. The clinics will be staffed by an interdisciplinary team and are intended to provide timely access to care while reducing the burden of non-urgent cases on the hospital emergency department. Any Prince Edward or Hastings County resident experiencing non-urgent cough, cold or other flu or respiratory symptoms can book an appointment on the Prince Edward Family Health Team website or by calling the Prince Edward Health Team directly.

It’s budget day today. Finance Minister Francois-Phillipe Champagne began introducing the government’s much anticipated budget to the house at 4 pm. The Liberals have said the budget will transform the Canadian economy in response to significant global economic and security threats. Prime Minister Mark Carney has promised that the budget will usher in a new era by investing in growth outside the United States and significantly increasing the country’s defense capabilities. At the same time Carney has cautioned that sacrifices will need to be made in order to secure the future. Budget votes are considered confidence votes and the minority Liberals will have to convince a few of the MP’s from other parties to either abstain or vote with them or the country will face another election.

Beloved Canadian Children’s author Robert Munsch and his family have donated his personal archives to the city of Guelph Public Library. The family made the announcement today saying the collection includes original story drafts, fan letters, photographs and many other artifacts of his career. Munsch published more than 75 picture books including global favorites like the Paper Bag Princess, Mud Puddle and Love you Forever. The 80 year old Munsch has lived in Guelph for many years and recently disclosed in a New York Times interview that he has both Parkinsons and Dementia. He said he can no longer write and has applied for medically assisted death in preparation for the loss of his ability to make decisions.

And who’s the sexiest man alive? Well according to People Magazine it is Wicked star Jonathon Bailey. Bailey was announced as this year winner last night on the Tonight Show. The first sexiest man alive way back in 1985 was Mel Gibson and other holders of the title include George Clooney, Pierce Brosnan and last years winner John Krasinski but the 37 year old Bailey is the first openly gay man to be selected. Bailey said he is very flattered but that it is also completely absurd.

Sports

The Ontario Junior Hockey League Prospects Series begins tonight in Trenton. Team Grey will face off against Team Red at 7:30. Named for former Junior Star and current NHL player Zach Hyman, the showcase series highlights some of the best 16 and 17-year-old players in Ontario. Team Red includes 4 Wellington Dukes players: Christian Armstrong, Liam Campbell, Jorden Davis and Royden Smith. Dukes defenceman Justin Doak will face his teammates as a member of Team Grey, headed by Jacob Panetta. The final of the round robin tournament will be played in Brantford on January 6.

The Leafs have the night off but three Canadian teams see action tonight in the NHL. Montreal hosts Philadelphia. The Canadiens and Flyers drop the puck at 7 o’clock. Edmonton travels to Dallas for an 8 pm start against the Stars and Winnipeg visits Los Angeles. The Jets and Kings get underway at 10:30.

In basketball action tonight, the Raptors will face the Milwaukee Bucks starting at 7:30 in Toronto.