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Funerals becoming a thing of the past as end-of-life rituals change

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 […]

Second annual Curl-A-Thon right on the button for County's hospital build

Second annual Curl-A-Thon right on the button for County’s hospital build

UPDATE FEB 15:   Story and photos by Sharon Harrison JAN. 28: The Prince Edward Curling Club members, supporters and community participants were best out of the hack this weekend as they swept in with full support. Twenty-four hours of continuous curling has resulted, for the second year in a row, into a significant contribution […]

Charitable community support 'The Reasons' for civic recognition

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

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 […]

Avian influenza confirmed in deceased geese

Avian influenza confirmed in deceased geese

Avian influenza, also known as bird flu, has been confirmed in deceased Canada geese found in Belleville and Kingston. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is reminding residents of steps they can take to protect themselves, their pets, and domestic birds from avian influenza after the deceased geese tested positive for the virus. HPEPH states […]

Vein finder hits the mark for County's hospital

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 […]

County Road 33 bridge reopens to two-way traffic

County Road 33 bridge reopens to two-way traffic

A bridge on Loyalist Parkway (County Road 33) has reopened to two-way traffic. The $1.5 million rehabilitation began in August 2023 – and it is expected the life of the bridge has been extended for 65-75 years. Believed to have been built in 1948 when the road was part of the provincial highway system, it […]

McKeil Spirit makes first voyage of year a month earlier

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

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 […]

Outdoor rinks in Ameliasburgh vandalised

Outdoor rinks in Ameliasburgh vandalised

Outdoor rinks in Rossmore and Consecon will be delayed to be opened when the cold returns due to acts of vandalism. The municipality reports the ice was chipped causing damage to the liners. County staff have ordered new liners and will work to rebuild the ice rink later this week, weather dependent. The County has […]

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