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Funerals becoming a thing of the past as end-of-life rituals change
By Sharon Harrison “If the death of a loved one is going to be one of the most challenging things that happens to us, we need to be in the room together. We need to take a breath. We need to stop. We need to look back.” Reverend Lynne Donovan lead a ‘Zoom’ webinar for […]
Charitable community support ‘The Reasons’ for civic recognition
Prince Edward County music group Peter Rea and The Reasons were bestowed a Civic Recognition Award at the Feb. 13 County council meeting. Nominated by councillor Roy Pennell, the group was recognized for many years of entertainment and support at charitable community events including a fundraiser for the hospital and numerous visits to seniors’ homes. […]
Medical clinic for people without doctors coming to Picton and Wellington
Patients who have no doctor will soon be able to receive assistance at a new community clinic to open Feb. 27 for two days a week – one each at the Harbourview Clinic in Picton and the Sandbanks Medical Centre in Wellington. Barinder Gill, Executive Director of the Prince Edward Family Health Team, (PEFHT), told […]
Vein finder hits the mark for County’s hospital
People with small veins know the pain when a nurse needs to draw blood or insert an intravenous (IV). Now, difficult intravenous starts are becoming a thing of the past for patients at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, thanks to a new vein finder that helps staff locate a patient’s veins quickly and non-invasively. A […]
McKeil Spirit makes first voyage of year a month earlier
The McKeil Spirit arrived Sunday at Picton, an entire month earlier than last year, on its first voyage of the year to the cement plant. The February arrival was a first in 20 years for photographer Paul Wallace, who lives on the reach. Last year the cement carrier crunched through ice on March 11 to […]
Grant Howes named to Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
County cider-making legend Grant Howes is being inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) in June – among six leaders who have positively influenced Ontario agriculture. Richard Grant Howes was nominated by his wife and partner Jenifer Dean, who continues their vision at the company as cider maker and managing director. The County Cider […]
Multi-part radio documentary focus on Outsmarting the Scammers
Fraud prevention – with a focus on a wide variety of scams against seniors – will highlight a six-part Outsmarting the Scammers – Helping Seniors Fight Fraud series beginning Thursday on radio 99.3 County FM. The multi-part radio documentary has been created to educate listeners on what to watch for, steps to take to avoid […]
Long-lost sunshine makes triumphant return
Sunshine returned to the County in full force Sunday – creating an odd feeling of springtime in February – as the temperature hovered around 3C . Canoeists were spotted enjoying a paddle in Lake Ontario; trails at Sandbanks were busy with people and dogs. Environment Canada reports January was one of the cloudiest in more […]
People who parked in Picton fed the meters to help feed students
People who parked in Picton free of charge during December 2023, donated $3,253 to the Feed the Meter fundraising campaign to help school food programs. Members of the Hastings Prince Edward Learning Foundation received the funds from County council at its meeting Tuesday night. Mayor Steve Ferguson noted that over 2023, there were 543 students […]
Standing ovation for young man who saved family from fire
Council, members of the public and a proud family were on their feet with a standing ovation for a young man who saved lives and received civic recognition at Tuesday’s meeting. While fire last May was consuming the home of the Wellington family of Adnan Mustafa and Suhaila El Husein, their 14-year-old son Ahmed showed […]
