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Friday, January 28th, 2022

Public comment open on designation of new conservation reserve

Forward movement on the designation of Ostrander Crown Land Block and Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area as a new conservation reserve has been announced by the Ontario government as it seeks comments from the public. The official process began in September 2020 when Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith brought the then minister of Environment, […]

County presses for action on roundabout, park access, Cty Rd 49 and more at ROMA

Mayor Steve Ferguson and CAO Marcia Wallace discussed local issues with several provincial ministers during the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference Jan. 23-25. “The recent virtual meetings allowed us to continue pressing for action in some areas we have discussed at previous conferences, as well as raise new issues that have emerged recently,” said […]

County birdwatchers invited to join global Backyard Bird Count

Following a successful community bird count in December, the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory invites birdwatchers to participate in the 25th annual Great Backyard Bird Count to be held in February. PEPtBO member Dale Smith reports that despite heavy snowfall, 28 enthusiastic citizen scientists headed out early Dec. 18th for the 45th Prince Edward County […]

Ice broken through Bay of Quinte to Picton this weekend

Recreational ice users in Picton Bay and the Bay of Quinte should be aware of ice-breaking operations in the area to permit transit of cement carrier the McKeil Spirit to Lehigh. The McKeil Spirit is operated by McKeil Marine Limited and measures just under 140 metres long and 21 metres wide. Paul Wallace photographed the […]

Restrictions on Millennium Trail until snow has melted

Millennium Trail users are advised all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are not permitted on the trail in winter months once grooming operations have begun. Grooming began this week and restrictions will remain in place until the snow has melted and the trail conditions are stable enough for ATV use. During this time, motorized vehicle […]

County-owned parking lot at Dunes beach now maintained for winter access to trails

The County-owned parking lot at Dunes beach is being maintained regularly by Sandbanks Provincial Park this winter to offer more parking options and enable safer access to Richardson’s Trail and the Dunes Trail for the public to explore by foot, cross-country ski or snowshoe. The lot is located off County Road 12, south of the […]

LOCAL NEWS
Council refuses consultant recommendations that limit public interaction
Prince Edward County councillors do not agree with proposed limits to public deputations and comments
Three more deaths related to COVID-19; 15 this month
JAN. 26 – Three more deaths in the region have been recorded by Hastings Prince
Darren McFarlane new Superintendent of Education
Former Prince Edward Collegiate Institute principal Darren McFarlane has been appointed as a new Superintendent
COVID-19 public health restrictions to be eased in phases beginning Jan. 31
COVID-19 public health restrictions put in place Jan. 5 are to be eased, in phases,
Government tops up County’s annual gas tax funding
With people are paying more for gas, but many still filling up less often due
One person dead following fall through ice; second incident involving people and pets on ice surfaces
One person has died following a fall through the ice off County Road 20 in
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AROUND THE HORN
County Foundation executive director moving on
The County Foundation is bidding a fond farewell to executive director Jefferson Gilbert after he
Hospice to welcome new president
Hospice Prince Edward will appoint a new board president at its meeting Wednesday, and honour
Smoothie product recall due to cyanide poisoning risk
Evive Nutrition Inc. is recalling three batches of its its Immunity Super Functional Smoothie because
Water service repairs on Bloomfield Main Thursday
UPDATE: Work on water service repairs in Bloomfield is expected to continue until 10 pm
PEC Library’s ‘A Place for YOUth’ project earns funding nod
The Prince Edward Public Library project, “A Place for YOUth” is one of 21 projects
PEC OPP joins video and doorbell camera program
The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has partnered with the
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COMING EVENTS
Roast turkey dinner on menu for February senior’s meal event
Prince Edward Community Care continues the monthly curbside pick-up of meals on Feb. 24 with
February programs for seniors continue online/by phone
Prince Edward Community Care’s 2021 Seniors Active Living programs for February continue online using Zoom
Walk-ins age 12+ welcome at Picton COVID-19 vaccine clinics
Starting today, walk-ins age 12+ are welcome at vaccine clinics at the Prince Edward Community
See what’s new using PEC Library’s online catalogue
For your safety and the safety of library staff and other patrons please keep visits
Access services for seniors during the pandemic
For more information on accessing services for seniors, leave a detailed message at Community Care
Library programs moving online; in-person book browsing still open
Due to rising COVID-19 case numbers, all in-person library programs and meeting room bookings are
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