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Sunday, April 11th, 2021

Provincial Connecting Links funding to improve town hill intersection

The province is providing Prince Edward County $266,848 through the Connecting Links Program for improvements to the intersection of Picton’s Main and Bridge streets, commonly referred to locally as the town hill. The municipal route connects two portions of the provincial Hwy 33, making it eligible to receive up to 90 per cent of design […]

Saturday next chance to beat temperature record

The ice is long gone, but the sign remains at Wellington Beach. A record high temperature was just missed on an unseasonably warm Thursday, April 8. Temperatures reached 23C in much of the area, just .3 degrees lower than the 23.3 set in 2001. Next chance appears to be Saturday with a forecast high of […]

Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory prepares to welcome spring migrants

While the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) is not open to the public, pandemic protocols are in place and bander-in-charge Phil Mercier is already sharing news of early migrations which include Northern Flickers, Eastern Phoebes, Song Sparrows and a Golden-crowned Kinglet. PEPtBO volunteers have set up mist nets to begin migration banding on April […]

Province declares 28-day stay-at-home order; provincial emergency

With COVID-19 case numbers soaring in the third wave of the pandemic, Premier Doug Ford today announced a provincial emergency and stay-at-home order effective Thursday for the next four weeks. Ford stated the next four weeks are critical and will make the difference between life and death for thousands of people in Ontario. As hospitals […]

Record 37 new COVID-19 cases; most in young age groups

Another record-setting day for COVID-19 cases as 37 new were reported Monday in Hastings Prince Edward counties – 26 of which are in the 19 and under to 29 age groups. It is the sixth day double-digit increases have been recorded. The region’s active case load is now 137. The seven-day case rate per 100,000 […]

As lockdown starts, Hastings Prince Edward equal to red zone with 107 active cases

As daily record numbers of COVID-19 cases continue to rise in the region – now at 107 active cases – Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health is pleading with people to make every effort to avoid close contact with anyone from outside their immediate household. “This is not the time to be complacent. It […]

LOCAL NEWS
10 new cases in Hastings Prince Edward; seventh death reported
APRIL 10: Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has confirmed a seventh death related to the
One person deceased following single vehicle incident on Loyalist Parkway
One person has died following an incident on Loyalist Parkway, just outside Picton. Friday, April
Public Health confirms no additional risk from person at Loyalist COVID-19 clinic while contagious
A statement from the Ministry of Health states there is no additional risk to COVID-19
Local Public Health and school boards change COVID-19 notification process
As schools prepare for their upcoming spring break and a stay-at-home order is in effect
Students, staff asked to take home personal belongings – in case of return to full remote learning
Sean Monteith, Director of Education for the Hastings Prince Edward School Board, has advised students
QHC hospitals restrict visiting due to COVID case increases
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Hastings Prince Edward and elsewhere Quinte Health Care
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AROUND THE HORN
Royal memories: Prince Philip accompanied Princess Elizabeth to unveil memorial gates at RCAF Trenton
First posted April 28, 2011. We share again on the occasion of the death of
Dog park closed due to rise in respiratory illnesses among dogs
On the recommendation of Picton Animal Hospital, the municipality has temporarily closed the Prince Edward
Sweet support for hospital from maple producers
Local maple producers have come forward with a sweet gesture of support for the campaign
Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory prepares to welcome spring migrants
While the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) is not open to the public, pandemic
Fire Chief issues full burn ban
Due to extremely dry and combustible ground cover, Fire Chief Robert Rutter has issued a
Vaccines now available for 60+, 55+ and essential worker registrations
Beginning today, Wednesday, April 7, individuals aged 60 and older can book an appointment for
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COMING EVENTS
Sign up for spring break armchair adventures April 13-17
Virtual Armchair Adventures will be offered by the Prince Edward County Public Library during Spring
Join ukulele for beginners – at the library
Join the Prince Edward County Public Library for Ukulele for Beginners! Learn to play using
Seniors invited for phone conversations; ‘Zoom’ fun and learning and more!
Prince Edward Community Care offers free events for seniors 60+ both online and by telephone
Take-away ham dinner for seniors
Prince Edward County seniors are invited to order a baked ham and scalloped potatoes dinner
Enjoy Borneo from your armchair
Join the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists Tuesday March 30 on a journey to see
PEPtBO’s free kids’ club is ‘a hoot’
There is no shortage of family fun and adventures to be had in nature. The
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Picton Home Hardware: click or call; collect or free delivery
Due to the provincial stay-at-home order, there are some changes to Picton Home Hardware’s regular
More than your average take-out at The Waring House
While in provincial lockdown, enjoy more than your average take-out foods from The Waring House
Borrow a video conference kit
If you would like to participate in a video conversation and need technology, the Prince
Cooke’s your one stop for gourmet coffee, gift baskets, fine cheeses
Cooke’s Fine Foods is the place to stock up on decadent boxed chocolates, bars and
Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness preserved in the County
Fill your pantry with farm to table goodness preserved in the County! Judy Zeleny creates
County libraries move to curbside pickup
Effective Saturday, April 3 all branches of the County of Prince Edward Public Library will be
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