Archive for February, 2020
One-day strike for secondary school union Thursday, March 5
Today the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation announced its members at select school boards will participate in a one-day strike on Thursday, March 5. Students in Grades 9-12 should not go to school that day. This strike does not affect students in JK-Grade 8. A voicemail message is to go home to families of secondary […]
Maple in the County festival plans are a sweet promise of spring
By Thomas Goyer Plans announced amid snow squalls Friday, for this year’s 19th annual Maple in the County celebrations, are a sweet reminder that spring truly is on tap. Local maple producer families, politicians and media collected at Justin’s Maple Syrup, at Wilhome Farms in Bloomfield, for a taste of what’s to come for this […]
County seeks input on retail businesses and statutory holidays
The County seeks public feedback on retail businesses being open on statutory holidays. The Retail Business Holidays Act is provincial legislation that prohibits the opening of retail businesses on statutory holidays, but municipalities have the authority to pass bylaws that exempt them from the rules, and allow stores to be open. The municipality is currently […]
Accommodation tax meeting moved to March 4
Due to inclement weather conditions, today’s council’s special Committee of the Whole meeting, the Police Services Board meeting, and the Library Board meeting have been cancelled. The special Committee of the Whole meeting for the proposed Municipal Accommodation Tax, and an update on implementation of the short-term accommodation licensing, has been rescheduled to Wednesday, March […]
High winds and waves brings water safety statement
While a light freezing rain begins late Wednesday and predicted snowfall for Prince Edward County has yet to materialize, local weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed are predicting a weather system that will bring sustained strong winds across Lake Ontario beginning Wednesday and continuing into Friday. Winds are forecasted to reach 50 km/hr by […]
Full house for historian’s ‘flashback’ on County’s ‘west coast’
By Sharon Harrison There was standing-room only at Consecon’s Legion as local historian Marc Seguin, gave a presentation on one of his favourite topics – Wellers Bay. Part of the week-long Flashback February series of events organized by the County Museums, saw around 60 people in attendance. Karen Fischer, a newer resident to Wellers Bay, […]
Waste collection delayed in Hallowell
Waste collection service has been delayed in Hallowell today due to a vehicle breakdown. Waste Management will continue to collect garbage until sundown. If collection is not completed during that time, Waste Management will resume collection on Wednesday, Feb. 26. The County is asking residents whose garbage was not picked-up today to put the material […]
Word on the Street: The psychology of change
I covered a lot of territory in the last column, but now I’d like to cut into the County Brain and pull out all those ugly demons that lurk in the corners of your mind. I am not a certified behavioural psychologist, but I watch people, study people and listen to people, and have determined […]
ROC Community Care kits build on peer-to-peer support and leadership opportunities
A $15,000 grant in support of the Recreation Outreach Centre’s new “County Care Kits” program is helping to build on the strength of peer-to-peer support and leadership opportunities for the County’s youth. This grant enabled the design and creation of the youth-led project to address accessibility barriers in Prince Edward County. “The main focus of […]
Work on Skyway Bridge to resume March 2
Construction operations for 2020 on the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge on Hwy 49 is scheduled to start up again on March 2, 2020 – weather permitting. Aecon Construction and Materials Limited (“Aecon”) is rehabilitating the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge on Highway 49. The work started in 2018 and should be completed in 2024. […]
