Solar power for Belleville

The City of Belleville is looking at a new way to make a little income and turn green at the same time. City Council voted unanimously to put a solar farm on the Quinte Sports Centre. Mayor Neil Ellis said the City should be able to make $600,000 profit from the green energy each year, which would pay the $3.5-$5 million project off in seven to eight years. He expects work to take about two years and possibly start int he spring.

A kayaker has died on a lake in eastern Ontario. Police say the 38-year-old man from Lithuania was spotted face down yesterday afternoon on Methuen Lake, about 50 kilometres northeast of Peterborough. The man was pronounced dead while being taken to hospital. Police say he was wearing a life jacket.

A six percent increase in deaths on OPP patrolled roads in 2010 has led police to increase enforcement, especially on the "big three": aggressive driving, not using a seatbelt, and impaired driving. Traffic deaths decreased dramatically from 451 in 2007 to 310 in 2009. There have been 163 deaths on OPP patrolled roads, up from last year's 154 in the same period. So far July has been especially deadly with 46 deaths, compared to 28 for the entire month last year. OPP Commissioner, Julian Fantino says it could be a statistical aberration that will even out over the year, but OPP are going to crack down now anyway to decrease the number of traffic-related deaths.

After four seasons of local theatre, the Festival Players have introduced their first touring production. Tempting Providence closed to a standing ovation last night for the cast that has toured around the world. Sarah Phillips, Director of The Festival Players, says she would like to bring in more external talent in the future. She hopes to bring in a touring show each year, she said. The play is one of three put on by the Festival Players this summer.

91X SPORTS...

London marked the two-year countdown to the 2012 Summer Games today by throwing open venues to star athletes, issuing a call for 78,000 volunteers and opening the first official Olympic store for sale of mascots and other souvenirs. A series of activities took place across the city to celebrate the buildup to the opening ceremony on July 27th, 2012.

Tampa Bay's Matt Garza tossed the first no-hitter in Rays franchise history and fifth of the 2010 season in a 5-0 victory over Detroit. Garza allowed only a second-inning walk and struck out six in facing the minimum 27 batters to improve to 11-and-5 on the season.

The Alex Rodriguez 600 home run watch home run watch continues tonight in Cleveland. A-Rod went hitless in four at-bats in the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Indians as he remains stuck on 599 home runs.

Ricky Romero starts for the Jays tonight as they continue their home stand against Baltimore. Brandon Morrow, Aaron Hill and Jose Bautista all homered last night in a 9-5 win over the O's. Toronto is 10-and-0 against Baltimore this season.

The lawyer for Rick Pitino says the Louisville basketball coach may testify today or Wednesday in the case of a woman accused of trying to extort him. Karen Cunagin Sypher is accused of demanding college tuition for her children, her house to be paid off and $10 million.

The Knuckle Princess makes her Canadian debut tonight. Eri Yoshida, an 18-year-old knuckleballer from Japan, is slated to pitch for the Chico Outlaws against the Victoria Seals of the independent Golden League. The pint-sized hurler is the first woman to pitch for a pro minor league team in a decade.

91X WEATHER...

Today... Sunny. High 28. UV index 8 or very high.

Tonight... Clear. Low 19.

Tomorrow... Increasing cloudiness. A few showers beginning in the afternoon and ending late in the evening. Risk of a thunderstorm in the afternoon and evening. Some very gusty southwest winds reaching 50 km/hr late in the morning, becoming light in the evening. High 30.