Archive for January, 2011
Plans, new name for Athol school
A draft preliminary floor plan for the proposed addition and renovations at Athol Central Public School, with an estimated budget of $781,000, was approved, contingent on Ministry of Education funding. Estimated costs cover enhancements for programs, accommodation and the site, as well as fees and contingencies. The Hastings and Prince Edward District Board members approved […]
Hull named Green Energy Critic
Ontario Greens leader Mike Schreiner named Prince Edward-Hastings candidate Treat Hull to the party’s shadow cabinet. Hull will serve as the party’s Energy Critic. Schreiner noted Hull’s experience leading the Green Party of Ontario’s campaign against cutbacks to the MicroFIT solar energy program and the local candidate’s previous work as GPO Policy Chair. “Treat Hull […]
Collision injures two, closes bridge
A collision involving two vehicles on the south side of the Norris Whitney Bridge had traffic stopped and the bridge closed for approximately two hours Monday morning. Prince Edward OPP report that at 7:45am a northbound SUV lost control due to icy road conditions, crossed into the southbound lane and struck a car. The driver […]
County artists share ‘Chaos Theory’ in Toronto
The County’s Chrissy Poitras and Becky Lane are among 44 artists invited to “Come Up To My Room” in Toronto. This weekend’s annual alternative design event is hosted by the Gladstone Hotel and curated by Jeremy Vandermeij and Deborah Wang. Artists and designers are invited “to show what goes on inside their heads” as they […]
Elks support APC at hospital
CHEERS! to the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 for presenting the PECMH Foundation with $200 toward the purchase of an Argon Plasma Coagulator for the Operating Room. An Argon Plasma Coagulator or “APC” is an effective technology used in endoscopy procedures. The procedure involves directing a small jet of argon gas or plasma with a special […]
PEC Curling Club hosts Ladies Challenge
Brampton was best out of the hack at the Ontario Curling Association Best Western Ladies Challenge competition. Teams from across Ontario enter zone play downs to qualify for the finals – hosted jointly by Stirling and the Prince Edward Curling Club. Winners are the Meagan Trevail team from Chinguacousy Curling Club (Brampton). Meagan’s team recently […]
A Few Thoughts On These Cold Mornings
The last few frigid mornings have presented some challenges to people like me who like to start the day off with a brisk walk – in my case, a total of five km to Baycrest Marina and back. I never knew the breeze off the Bay of Quinte could be so cold! I don’t “love” […]
New executive voted in for 2011
Front Row: Charles Poisson, Pres., Drew Byford, Vice Pres., Melissa Hudgin, Director Back Row: Directors – Brad Belch, Randy Head, Mark Busscher, Jason Terpstra. The Prince Edward County Construction Association announced their new executive at their January meeting held on Thursday night. Members of the Prince Edward Construction Association are united to promote high standards […]
Wanted: Volunteer Integration co-ordinator
Hospice Prince Edward provides palliative and bereavement support to our neighbours and their families who are facing life limiting illness. H.P.E. also provides support to help cope with the death of a loved one and to rediscover life. www.hospiceprinceedward.ca H.P.E. has an immediate opening for a contract position for a Volunteer Integration Coordinator. Responsibilities include […]
Peter O’Brien bronze at Junior Nationals
County favourite Peter O’Brien wowed the crowd with his axel and moved up to third place from fourth (142.42 points) during yesterday’s 2011 BMO Skate Canada Junior Nationals event in Victoria, B.C. -Skate Canada photo The junior men’s was the second and last event of the night. The triples were flying in practice and the […]
