Archive for January, 2017
Ice Wine skaters golden in Synchro Capers
The Ice Wine Synchronized Skating Team won gold medals at the Provincial level Synchro Capers Competition this past weekend at the Sixteen Mile Arena in Oakville. The team achieved its highest scores to date, (personal bests) earning 33.04 in their first skate and 35.72 in the Adult II Silver Final. The […]
First public meeting for schools review set for Wednesday
The first public meeting for the Prince Edward County schools accommodation review is Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, 6:30 p.m. in the gym. The review is expected to provide an overview, review the initial report from the school board with the recommended options and provide the school information profiles to better understand […]
MPP Smith seeks petition signatures to keep rural schools open
With the first public meeting set for Wednesday to discuss school closures and changes in Prince Edward County, MPP Todd Smith is collecting signatures for a petition to keep rural schools open in small local communities. Over the month of January, Smith has said his office has received considerable contact from parents and community members […]
Emergency watermain repairs continue in Picton
Emergency watermain leak repairs continue today on Church Street in Picton. County crews were at the site again again this morning and hope the work will be completed by end of day. Lane restrictions or closures may be experienced. Traffic control will be in place. Motorists are asked to avoid the construction area if possible. […]
No snow? no problem for winter carnival in Milford
No snow and mild temperatures put many outdoor activities on ice for Saturday’s Milford Winter Carnival but there was still plenty of fun. Bingo games were played Friday night and Saturday included indoor and outdoor games, crafts and food. County residents and visitors watched Prince Edward County firefighters demonstrate ice and water rescue techniques under […]
Touch and Go technology enhances nursing care at County’s hospital
Nurses at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital now have more time to spend with patients thanks to those who supported the Hospital Foundation with donations in memory of the County’s Bill Renoy in May of 2016. The Omnicell drug dispensing cabinet in the emergency department has been upgraded with a ‘Touch and Go Console’, which […]
Quilt show proceeds boost hospital equipment fund
Stitching together their support for priority medical equipment at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital are the PEC Quilters’ Guild with their recent donation of $2,000 on January 27, 2017. The funds were raised through admission sales at the 2016 quilt show held at the Wellington District Community Centre this past July. More than 1,300 people […]
Fate of County’s south shore awaits tribunal decision
Measures to reduce the number of deaths of turtles and bats at the proposed sites of 27 industrial wind turbines on the south shore of Prince Edward County are not acceptable to opponents of the project. Closing arguments for the Environmental Review Tribunal of the White Pines 27-turbine industrial wind project were heard Friday in […]
Full house for final submissions on wpd turbine project
A full house for summary arguments for the White Pines industrial wind turbine remedy hearing in Wellington this morning. This is to be the final day of the Environmental Review Tribunal hearing regarding the Renewable Energy Approval for the White Pines project for 27 industrial turbines on the south shore of Prince Edward County. The […]
Affordable housing project idea gets letter of support
The County has offered a letter of support to Emmanuel Baptist Church for an Affordable Seniors Co-Housing Initiative. The letter, approved at the committee of the whole meeting Thursday, is needed toward securing funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation Seed Funding program. Ken Hows, a spokesperson from the church spoke to council earlier […]
