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Saturday, November 28th, 2020

Virtual look at Official Plan highlights land in the County

By Sharon Harrison A live-streamed information session on the draft Official Plan Wednesday evening gave the public a further opportunity to learn more about Prince Edward County’s Official Plan – a document that clarifies how the County will grow and develop over the next 25 years. Michael Michaud, Manager of Planning with the municipality, gave […]

Military helicopter activity over the County

Residents of Prince Edward County may notice a CH-146 Griffon helicopter flying in the area over the next three weeks. Increased flying activity is linked to pilot proficiency training for members of 1 Wing, based out of Canadian Forces Base Kingston. The public can expect to see one single-rotor CH-146 Griffon helicopter operating daily from the […]

Council approves two of four new Millennium Trail launch points

Council approved two of four new ‘launch points’ for the Millennium Trail – dropping proposals at Bloomfield and Picton, citing traffic nightmares and potential disaster. The proposed launch points, modelled after one already in place at Wellington, are to provide a location for trail users to park vehicles and use a rest area, with basic […]

Mayor echoes public health call asking visitors to stay home

As Toronto and Peel enter lockdown Monday, local Public Health and Prince Edward County’s mayor are asking travellers not to flock to the area. While there are no travel restrictions in the province, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health advises residents “to carefully consider how essential their travel and social activities may be, recognizing that any […]

$2M donation brings campaign for County’s new hospital to $14.7M

Announcing a $2M gift to help Back the Build of Prince Edward County’s new hospital, long-time supporters Lanny and Catharine Huff saw the new fundraising thermometer rise to a milestone $14.7 million in cash and commitments. “This year has made us all very much aware of how important it is to have a good community […]

Sir John will continue to hold court in front of Picton’s library

By Sue Capon The Sir John A. Macdonald sculpture will continue to hold court in front of Picton’s Public Library. Council made the decision in a 12-2 vote following a four-and-a-half hour virtual special meeting Tuesday night. “We have learned a great deal as a result of the conversations about tolerance and respecting different points […]

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Hastings Prince Edward moves to COVID-19 ‘yellow zone’ Monday
Hastings Prince Edward moves up to the ‘yellow zone’ of the provincial COVID-19 colour framework,
Two new COVID cases; now 27 active – none in PEC
NOV 26 – Two new cases of COVID-19 were added by Hastings Prince Edward Health
Council supports Quinte Conservation plea to repeal bill proposing changes to Conservation Authorities
Quinte Conservation has gained Prince Edward County council’s support to fight proposed changes to the
Council supports idea of long-term lease for ROC at Picton Town Hall
Council has supported a proposal for a long-term lease agreement with the Recreational Outreach Centre
County to apply for funding for Shire Hall upper floor renovation
Council and the public could return to Shire Hall for meetings in an updated, safer
QHC tightens visiting restrictions in its four hospitals
Quinte Health Care has created a new “Care Partners and Visiting During COVID-19” policy, outlining
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Fresh Attitude baby spinach recall
Baby spinach under the Fresh Attitude brand is being recalled in Ontario and Quebec over
Traffic disruptions Friday for new gas connections
The company NPL is installing new gas service connections in several locations Friday, Nov. 27.
New visual identity for school board
A new chapter in the book about Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board was
No traffic allowed on Skyway Bridge Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at 6a.m.
A 48-hour full closure of the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge is planned for 6
Carrying Place great-grandmother wins $50,000
When 70-year-old great-grandmother Faustina Burness took her lottery ticket to the store to have it
Waring House cancels reservations from lockdown and red zone areas
Accolades and words of thanks and appreciation are flowing through social media for Chris and
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