Archive for July, 2016
OPP investigate break-ins at businesses in Wellington – examine the video
The OPP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) has been called to assist Prince Edward County OPP Detachment is investigating a series of break and enters that occurred along Main Street in the Town of Wellington. On Monday, July 18th, 2016 at approximately 2a.m., police received a call reporting a break and enter to a business in […]
Prince Edward County is ‘Team Canada’ at Skiffie Worlds in Ireland
Prince Edward County will send the first Canadian team ever to row at the 2016 Skiffie Worlds championship in Strangford Lough, Ireland next week. Under the auspices of the Scottish Coastal Rowing Association, more than 80 skiffs and 120 teams are expected – including teams from, Northern Ireland, UK, Scotland, Netherlands, New Zealand, Australia, and Tasmania […]
Mobile CT scanner in place during installation of new unit at BGH
Patients who require emergency CT scans will be directed to a temporary mobile unit while a new scanner is being installed at Belleville General Hospital. Starting August 4, for approximately eight weeks, the CT room at BGH will undergo renovations followed by installation and testing of the new scanner – expected to be in operation […]
Golfers drive $8,000 toward Children’s Mental Health
CHEERS! to golfers and supporters of the 4th Annual Wellington Classic Golf Tournament and Auction for Children’s Mental Health Services Hastings-Prince Edward County who raised $8,000 at the July 7 event at the Wellington on the Lake Golf Course and Recreation Centre. Due to the commitment of major sponsors Boyer KIA, McDougall Insurance and Sun Life, and the […]
Firefighters save historic building in Picton from extensive damage
The historic Century 21 building in Picton was saved from extensive damage this morning thanks to quick action by Prince Edward County firefighters. A small fire in the back of the building was called in at about 10 a.m. and a plume of thick smoke could be seen from a few blocks away. PEC OPP […]
UPDATE: Both ferries back in full service at Glenora
UPDATE: 3:30 p.m. Both ferries back in full service. One ferry at Glenora will be coming out of service at 2p.m. Friday for unscheduled maintenance expected to last about two hours. The Quinte Loyalist ferry will be continue operating until maintenance is complete.
Todd Smith will run in new Bay of Quinte riding
It was a last hurrah for Progressive Conservatives in Prince Edward-Hastings. The riding, which first came into existence for the 1999 provincial election, will not exist when Ontarians go to the polls in 2018. It’s being split into the Bay of Quinte and Hastings-Lennox & Addington ridings as a part of the redistribution process and […]
Electric vehicles will be able to get a charge while drivers shop Picton
Drivers of electric vehicles will soon be able to get a charge while they shop in Picton. One of the nearly 500 new electric vehicle charging stations will be installed at the municipality’s 55 King Street parking lot. The province announced its $20 million charging station list Wednesday, working with 24 public and private-sector partners. […]
Sandfest participants get some relief from heat
Heat warnings continue this week as temperatures stay in the 30-33 degree range – feeling more like 38 degrees C – throughout Prince Edward County. Wednesday morning, the big kids joined the little kids at the annual Friends of Sandbanks Sandfest near the mouth of the Outlet River. With a cooling dip in the lake […]
Quinte Conservation declares low water status, advises conservation
Quinte Conservation is calling on area residents to conserve water and warns of possible shortages. Tuesday, staff and members of their Low Water Response Team declared a Level 2 Low Water Condition in the local watersheds due to lack of rainfall and low flows in local rivers and streams. “A Level 2 Low Water Condition […]
