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Roundabout preferred choice – but solution slow coming to Cty Rd 1 and Hwy 62
By Sharon Harrison Whether it’s a roundabout or traffic lights, both choices remain on the table as viable options to fix help the on-going traffic problems where County Road 1 intersects with Highway 62, ensuring the number of accidents at the problematic intersection could be reduced with an amended layout. However, a roundabout is the […]
New CBC series ‘Ghosting’ opens at historic Merrill House in Picton
Thrills and chills of past lives at Picton’s historic Merrill House will unfold in a new CBC series “Ghosting”, premiering this Friday. The new unscripted comedy is an eight-part series starring Luke Hutchie and Matthew Finlan and will feature on the CBC Gem streaming service. Hutchie is well known for starring opposite Priyanka (Glamerous) and […]
Variety of life on County’s south shore being shared to iNaturalist
The variety of life on the County’s south shore -from the rarest bird to the most common weed – is being recorded in the online database iNaturalist for all to observe. The new South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) project was established on iNaturalist to help record the vast biodiversity of the South Shore. iNaturalist is […]
Wellington Rotary pledges to help finish purchase of ventilator for hospital patients
In another act of benevolence for the County’s hospital, the Rotary Club of Wellington has entered into a commitment with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) to fund the balance of the purchase of a transport ventilator needed in the emergency department. Last June, the foundation received partial funding from the Stark Family […]
Snow squalls continue; cold moves in
Lake effect snow and squalls continue today into Wednesday throughout the County. The squalls are expected to weaken and move offshore this afternoon but may move inland again Wednesday morning. Snow squall warnings were issued throughout the County for another 5 to 10 cm of snow Tuesday and again, possibly, into Wednesday, especially in the […]
Farm family harvests funds for new hospital
A $50,000 donation sown by a local farm family has harvested $100,000 for the County’s new hospital due to matching funds by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Robert (Bob) Hunter and his wife Barbara, who own and operate PEC Farms in Wellington, decided the best way to give back to their community was […]
Weekend’s wind gusts, blowing snow and cold continue
Flurries, blowing snow and snow squalls expected to continue today with wind gusts up to 70 km/h. The temperature remains near -3C but with the wind chill is near -13C. Flurries expected to end this evening with overnight temperature at -18. Wind gusts Saturday bring down wires, tree limbs and power UPDATE – As high […]
Perfectly Preserved cook up record-setting donation
If every jar makes a difference then 3,200 jars make a really big difference. Perfectly Preserved announces its biggest hospital donation to date with a $28,000 cheque presentation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Wednesday. The busy branch of the hospital auxiliary works year-round to make and sell jams, jellies, pickles, preserves and […]
Three new electric vehicle chargers now in service
Three new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operational in parking lots at Bloomfield, Picton and Wellington. The County was one of seven communities to receive a Charged for Change grant for installation of Level 2 chargers delivered by Earth Day Canada, funded by Aviva Insurance. The County received $99,675. The new EV charges are […]
‘There’s more that unites us, than divides us’: Mayor’s New Year’s levee 2024
While Prince Edward County’s community spirit is worthy of celebration, Mayor Steve Ferguson noted it has also been tested over the past few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, economic challenges. “But I truly believe that there is more that unites us, than divides us,” he stated during his address to the public, […]
