Archive for January, 2011
Accommodate ag industry in noise/nuisance bylaw
By Ross Lees While Prince Edward County council struggles to word its nuisance and noise bylaw correctly, the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) says the needs of the agricultural industry need to be considered. Lynn Leavitt, representing PEFA at Tuesday night’s council meeting, said if changes were required in the nuisance and noise bylaw […]
Medical tune-up at the doctor’s orifice
The Doctor’s Orifice January 27, 2011 I was in need of a medical tune-up, so on a whim I called, and the receptionist said the doctor could fit me in late afternoon. I thought it would be a quick visit. I would be put up on the hoist and be back on the road in […]
Relay For Life 2011
Prince Edward County Relay For Life 2011 – June 10, 2011 – 7 pm to 7 am The Canadian Cancer Society Relay For Life is more than just a fundraiser. It is an opportunity to get together with family and friends and celebrate cancer survivors, remember loved ones lost to cancer, and fight back in […]
Lodging ‘tax’, volunteers, council structure among strategic planning ideas
By Ross Lees A lodging ‘tax’ for tourists, affordable housing and retaining volunteers were among topics discussed Monday as Prince Edward County council held its first strategic planning session. Mayor Peter Mertens called the process an important one as there are nine new councillors and three new staff members since the last strategic planning session […]
Health care roundtable to Picton in February
Ontarians are being asked to provide feedback on how to provide the best access to quality health care services in rural and northern areas of the province. The roundtable discussion in Picton is Tuesday, Feb. 15 beginning at 1p.m. in the Prince Edward Community Centre Hall. Specifically, Ontarians are invited to respond to recommendations made […]
Xplornet wins internet contract
The Eastern Ontario Warden’s Caucus (EOWC) as part of its $170 million regional broadband project, has awarded a contract to Barrett Xplore Inc., through its Xplornet brand, to provide broadband access via satellite to residents across eastern Ontario. Monday, Jan. 24, Barrett Xplore Inc. began offering residents an up to 1.5 Mbps package for $69.99 […]
Charlotte’s arrival earns traditional silver cup
Charlotte Conley’s arrival Tuesday, Jan. 25 at 6:45 p.m. makes her the first baby born at Picton hospital in 2011. The 9lb, 12oz bundle of joy was presented with The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s traditional silver cup by Auxiliary President Sue Law. The presentation of the cup, donated by Mayhew Jewellers, is a […]
Action plan funds for Regent Theatre
On behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, Daryl Kramp, Member of Parliament (Prince Edward–Hastings), today announced $240,700 funding for Picton’s Regent Theatre. The funding provided through this project will directly impact the renovation and revitalization of the 19th-century Regent Theatre building. Improvements will be made to the building’s […]
Decision on Ian Hanna case ‘soon’
Prince Edward County’s Ian Hanna had his day in court Monday as his application for a judicial review of wind turbine setback distances, under the Green Energy Act Regulations, was considered at Ontario Divisional Court. The County’s Gary Mooney, a member of the Concerned Citizens of Prince Edward County, was in the court room. This […]
Foot of snow on roads is ridiculous
Letter to the editor: I have to say I am most displeased with the way the County handles snow removal late at night . It was late at night and I had been driving from Rochester, NY to Picton, for six hours. The interstate was clear, the 401 was great; but entering Picton was another […]
