LOCAL NEWS
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County reports $1.2 million received from 2024 tourism accommodation tax
As a new tourism season gets underway, County staff report collecting more than $1.2 million -
Blue Box for business ends July 17; changes to pick up day for some residents
Curbside recycling pick up for businesses – commercial institutional and industrial – stops as of -
Rural road work set to begin
Work on more than 46 km of rural roads is set to get underway in -
County assets discussion continues with bridges, facilities and equipment
By Sharon Harrison Bridges, buildings and equipment were the three topics discussed Thursday at Shire -
Liability of drinking is focus of education event geared to hospitality industry
Story and photo by Sharon Harrison “Impaired driving is the biggest epidemic in our society,” - More from this category
AROUND THE HORN
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Quinte Health gains $236,000 in base funding to expand violence and sexual assault response program
The province is providing Quinte Health an additional $236,000 in base funding to expand -
Blasting work in Picton May 28 – June 11
Contractors will be conducting blasting work at the site of the new long-term care facility -
Meet local sci-fi and fantasy authors; explore reconciliation reading
If you like to read fantasy and science fiction, don’t miss an upcoming event at -
Canada Post open, but workers launch overtime ban
UPDATE MAY 23: The Canada Post CUPW has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees -
Tip-toeing through the tulips, tree planting and petrichor
Tree planting is a big part of the May gardening scene at my house this - More from this category
COMING EVENTS
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More than 45 local performers supporting County FM Radiothon June 5-8
Prince Edward County’s non-profit, volunteer-driven, community radio station – 99.3 County FM – is -
Learn about seven years of advocacy for Prince Edward County’s south shore – May 27
Hear about “Seven Years of Advocacy for Prince Edward County’s South Shore” Tuesday, May 27 -
Meet County speculative fiction authors – May 31
Meet the authors and learn more about speculative fiction in the County Saturday, May 31 -
Celebrate the outdoors at free, all-ages South Shore Fest June 7
Celebrate the great Canadian outdoors with day and night fun at South Shore Fest, Saturday, -
In Conversation: Trump Presidency and What’s Next for Canada
A fundraising evening for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation will feature acclaimed writer - More from this category
SHOPPING & SERVICES
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Environmental benefits of a healthy lawn
There are a lot of reasons to love your lush, healthy lawn. It’s a beautiful -
Atlantis Irrigation – Save time. Save money. Save water
Going out on a warm evening, hose in hand, to sprinkle the yard is a -
Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness in the County
Enjoy farm to table goodness with Loyalist Jams, and fill your pantry, or share with family -
Book day trip for whale watching; Men’s Open with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether -
Families dared to envision a future where their children were supported
Since 1965, Community Living Prince Edward has championed inclusion, and supported people with intellectual disabilities - More from this category
