Archive for February, 2020
Wellington harbour a muted cacophony of quacking and honking
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Frigid winter days filled with warm sunlight and an accompanying deep blue sky have been in short supply so far this winter season. So many grey overcast days does not a winter make, but that all changed last weekend. After a two-day snowfall last Thursday and Friday, bringing the […]
County’s marketing excellence recognized with four Economic Developers Council of Ontario awards
Several County initiatives and a staff member received prestigious honours at the annual Economic Developers Council of Ontario (EDCO) Conference and Showcase. The County-wide Wayfinding Signage Program won the Planning and Strategic Development Award, while the Successful Careers Video Series received the Workforce Development and Resident Attraction Award. The County also received the Community Economic […]
Local charter company fishing for support for mobile phone-based walleye tournaments
A local charter company casting for County support of walleye fishing tournaments based on mobile phones received support from the County’s Community and Economic Development Commission. It sought the commission to to contribute $1,500 to form a partnership with the Bay of Quinte Walleye Tournament that is to feature a smart phone app for registration, […]
14-year-old charged with sexual assault, possession of child pornography
A 14-year-old Picton resident will face charges of two counts of sexual assault and possession of child pornography. On Wednesday, Feb. 5 at approximately 7:30 a.m. members of the Prince Edward County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence in Picton. Police seized several electronic devices and charged […]
Decision to douse fireworks disappoints
Letter to the Editor RE: Recreation Committee stepping back from Canada Day fireworks display The reasons put forward by the Picton Recreation Committee for eliminating Canada Day fireworks border on the ludicrous. (It stated ‘Fireworks are beautiful and most of us enjoy them, but aside from the tremendous cost —last year’s 15-minute display was $6500– […]
Woman with life-threatening injuries in aggravated assault
A 52-year-old man from Picton has been charged with aggravated assault and disobeying an order of the court following a serious assault that put a woman in hospital. Prince Edward County OPP attended the hospital call about 3 p.m. Saturday where the victim was being treated. She was later airlifted to Kingston hospital with life-threatening […]
Royal Canadian Legion grants for PEC hospital equipment tally $65,000
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 in Picton have come forward to help the County’s hospital get the priority medical equipment it needs to help save lives. Branch 78 members presented $7,500 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation – funds awarded through the Legion’s Ontario Provincial Command. The grant will help […]
Two men rescued after snowmobile goes through ice off Massassauga Point
Two men in their late 20s were rescued after their snowmobile broke through the ice off Massassauga Point Thursday afternoon. A resident in the area called 911 after hearing cries for help,” said Kim Guthrie, Prince Edward OPP constable. “The caller scanned the ice and observed two people in crisis.” Just before 2 p.m. Feb. […]
Council approves civic recognition for retiring Christmas Dinner founders
Council will honour local residents who gave community members a free Christmas dinner for the past 20 years. A Civic Recognition nomination has been made for Larry and Katherine Snider, Gayle Istead and Edward Rand who have been instrumental behind the organizing and the serving of more than 400 meals Gilead Fellowship annual Christmas dinner. […]
Investigation into overnight shed fire
Prince Edward OPP detachment officers were dispatched to assist the Prince Edward County Fire Rescue at a location on Swamp College Road at about 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6. Const. Kim Guthrie reports fire crews quickly extinguished a small shed fire with minimal damage to the shed and its contents. The investigation surrounding the circumstances […]
