LOCAL NEWS
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Hospitals receive ‘hard-fought’ and ‘long overdue’ increase in base funding
Quinte Health will receive $15,654,300 for its four hospitals – an increase in base funding -
Milestones being met for new nursing home; plans to explore sale of H.J. McFarland underway
Council learned the County’s long-term care home building milestones are being met, in progress toward -
County presents civic recognition for Olympian’s medals in skating, swimming
Wearing many medals earned this year, Kim Pothier was honoured with a Civic Recognition Certificate -
Latest West Meadows phase to include five-storey apartment buildings
Two high-density apartment buildings, each five storeys in height, were approved by council at -
Ontario grants support programs for seniors
Representatives from four regional groups met Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith at the Consecon -
No deal for daycare at Athol Town Hall
A wait list of 400 Prince Edward County families needing daycare will see no relief - More from this category
AROUND THE HORN
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Cell phones restricted; vaping banned at schools
When students go back to school this September they will see big changes. As part -
Carrying Place resident hits $2.5M jackpot
Kerry Vanderploeg, of Carrying Place, can “find her possible” after winning $2.5 million in the -
Sunshine and thrills on the Mill Street soapbox hill
Blazing sunshine and shade-dappled areas welcomed fans and soapbox racers gathered Saturday morning to take -
Glenora Ferry 15-minute service until Thanksgiving
JULY 12: The Glenora Ferry will start running its 15-minute service seven days a week -
Detour removed as Picton Main reconstruction moves to phase three
During the third phase of the Picton Main Street reconstruction, Main, from Johnson Street to -
Road work for Wellington water and sewer to begin July 22
Road work related to the Wellington water and sewer trunk project is to begin Monday, - More from this category
COMING EVENTS
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David Frum on Trumpocalypse and more – Aug 8
Join in on the conversation between David Frum and Dr. Thomas Harrison Thursday, Aug. 8 -
Plenty of summer fun for kids at the County libraries
There’s plenty to do at the County libraries this summer! PICTON BRANCH LIBRARY Weekly Drop-In -
Paint Nestings bird boxes in support of County’s south shore
Add your artistic expression to a handmade, solid pine bird box in support of the -
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth -
Join County seniors for Christmas in July events – and more!
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care -
Teen Field Naturalists welcome – Fridays 3-5 p.m.
Teens aged 13+ are invited to participate in a new Field Naturalists program Fridays from - More from this category
SHOPPING & SERVICES
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Join Franklin Tours to go to St. Jacobs, or Dollywood!
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether -
Savour flavours of summer at Waupoos Estates Winery
Sweetness has arrived at Waupoos Estates Along with our vineyards and apple orchards, we -
Live entertainment all month at the Waring House
Enjoy the Waring House Amelia’s Garden Dining room, live entertainment at the Barley Room Pub, -
Release, Restore, Rebalance at Heartwood Healing Arts
You are not alone. Life has its challenges, and wherever you are on your path, -
Weed Man Picton nourishing Prince Edward County lawns
For decades, Weed Man Picton has created outdoor yards and landscapes that customers are proud -
Atlantis Irrigation – solving your outdoor watering and lighting needs
Going out on a warm evening, hose in hand, to sprinkle the yard is a - More from this category
