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Driver pronounced deceased; cruiser struck during investigation
A 71-year-old was pronouced deceased following a single vehicle incident in Picton Monday. Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate the incident on Main, near Paul Street, April 1 shortly before 3 p.m. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the […]
County ready to open Leeward House for transitional housing
The County is preparing to welcome nine residents to the new Leeward House transitional housing facility later this month. During a ribbon cutting April 2, Mayor Steve Ferguson said the home “marks a significant move forward for the municipality and its residents. “This welcoming environment will ensure a safe and supportive space for people experiencing […]
County Arts celebrates mentorship program success
The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) celebrated the success of its first mentorship program with a discussion and exhibition event which gave attendees a glimpse into the mentorship pairs’ activities, challenges and successes. The mentorship journeys were completed during 25 hours of activities over the past four months through a program funded by […]
Glenora Ferry service disruption cancelled
The service disruption to replace the hydraulic ramp cylinder at the Glenora dock has been cancelled due to weather and is to be rescheduled. * * * The Glenora Ferry is to be out of service Wednesday, April 3, from 1000 to 1500 hrs to replace a hydraulic ramp cylinder at the Glenora dock.
Paid parking in Picton returns April 2
Paid parking returns in Picton as of April 2 along streets in the downtown core and in the Market Lane parking lot. Payment is required Monday to Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m from April 1 to Nov. 30, excluding holidays. Pay and Display parking stations accept coins, credit cards, and […]
Sign up for April playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth to six years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals. The EarlyON PEC Team is excited to welcome you to playgroups. ALL playgroups require pre-registration (Click here) […]
Full burn ban lifted
April 2, 2024 ALL OPEN AIR BURNING PERMITTED — The burn ban has been lifted after all criteria have been met for open air burning. MARCH 31: Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) is restricting all burning in the municipality due to dry conditions. A full burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including brushfire, […]
Scramble to fill baskets brings ‘egg-ceptional’ smiles
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The sound of the siren from the big fire truck was the unmistakable signal to start dozens and dozens of egg-cited children to scramble the field in a hopping eggs-ercise to see who could get to the Easter eggs first – but with plentiful supplies to go around, no one […]
County looking at five sites to bring green bin collection in-house
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It costs the municipality $250,000 to $300,000 every year to pick-up and dispose of some 780 tonnes of food waste in its curbside collection – amounts that are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The construction of a County-operated facility is an option being considered to potentially […]
Public Health favours merger with two other boards
Today, the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health voted in support of the intent to merge with Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH) and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health (LGLDH) to create the South East Health Unit. In August 2023, the Ministry of Health announced plans to strengthen the public health […]
