LOCAL NEWS
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Free parking and one curbside garbage bag extended to June 30
The County has extended several temporary measures for parking and garbage until June 30, 2020 -
Retailers propose temporary changes to patio and parking bylaws
Hospitality and retail sectors in the County’s core commercial areas seek council’s approval of ideas -
COVID-19 pandemic galvanizes need for better internet in the County
Prince Edward County CAO Marcia Wallace is proposing a plan to seek better, and broader, -
Province extending emergency orders to June 9
The Ontario government is extending all emergency orders in force under the Emergency Management and -
Sub-division draft plan calls for 13 lots at Stinson Block
Municipal staff recommend a draft plan for a subdivision on Stinson Block Road be brought -
Picton BIA seeks free parking for remainder of 2020
A request to continue free parking downtown Picton for the remainder of the year will - More from this category
AROUND THE HORN
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Word on the Street: Moving on
I have to admit, the Covid ‘vacation’ has made me reexamine the way we do -
Community Care hosts virtual ‘Tag Day’
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors 36th annual ‘Tag Day’ has moved online -
Test run for three public washrooms
The municipality is quietly opening three public washrooms – in Picton, Bloomfield and Weelington – -
Local COVID-19 testing opens up – appointments needed
To increase the number of COVID-19 tests being conducted across the province, the Ontario Ministry -
Prince Edward OPP seek public opinion, suggestions on policing in the County
Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Commander John Hatch is seeking the community’s opinions and suggestions -
PELC inspires youth to find rewarding career path
Sixty residents will have the opportunity to understand more about their strengths and interests, set - More from this category
COMING EVENTS
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Join in on author chat with Jane Christmas
Register to join in an author chat with Jane Christmas, from her home in England, -
Waring House streaming musicians online
Missing the pub? Your favourite musicians are performing on the Waring House Facebook page, through -
Seniors invited to ‘Zoom’ webinars
For information, and to register, call 613-476-7493 and leave a detailed message, with your phone -
Library website page just for kids!
The Prince Edward County Public Library and created a special website page for children! Visit -
Educational nature fun for children – online with PEPtBO
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory is helping to get kids back to nature – -
PEC Library supports home learning – for all ages!
The County of Prince Edward Public Library offers several home learning programs – for all - More from this category
SHOPPING & SERVICES
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HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County * * * * * * The Prince -
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an -
Picton Home Hardware cautiously open for in-store shopping
Customers may also still order online at picton@homehardware.ca or call 613-476-7497 for curbside pickup. See -
School board director re-affirms dedication to education and mental health
Sean Monteith, the director of education for HPEDSB released a letter to families in recognition -
Waring House take out and free delivery
The Barley Room Pub & Amelia’s Garden Dining Room may be closed, but that doesn’t -
Support for seniors includes pick ups, deliveries, food, phone calls
Support for seniors continues in Prince Edward County during the pandemic. Executive director Debbie MacDonald - More from this category
