Archive for July, 2020
New COVID-19 case in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
Ontario Public Health Laboratory tests have confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties – the first positive case in HPEC since May 18. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reports a resident of Quinte West has tested positive for the virus after returning from travel. The individual is in self-isolation at […]
Additional County buildings now open
Additional County offices, facilities and town halls will reopen on Friday, July 31, which is in line with the Phase 3 provincial reopening. Municipal Offices The customer service counter at the Edward Building (280 Picton Main Street, Picton) will be open to serve the public with COVID-19 provisions. The public must make an appointment for […]
Bylaw to step up enforcement of no parking areas; more washrooms added
Bylaw enforcement officers last weekend, issued 119 parking tickets throughout Prince Edward County, following new, no parking areas being established. The action was taken last week to improve traffic flow for vehicles and first responders, especially in high traffic areas around provincial parks, conservation areas, beaches, and downtown commercial areas. No parking areas are in […]
Level 2 low water conditions for Quinte Watershed
Quinte Conservation says municipalities that source water from Lake Ontario or the Bay of Quinte have access to a more sustainable water supply. The delivery of water to residents on those systems is not impacted by current conditions. Quinte Conservation and this region’s Low Water Response Team (LWRT) have declared a Level 2 Low Water […]
Province announces return to school plans; HPEDSB preparations under way
The Ministry of Education announced plans for a return to school in September on Thursday, Sept. 3. “We appreciate the direction from the Ministry of Education about reopening schools in September. Now that we have this information, we can finalize plans for all Hastings Prince Edward District School Board schools,” said Sean Monteith, Director of […]
Little Bluff closed until further notice
Little Bluff Conservation Area will be closed for use until further notice, starting Friday, July 31. Kirsten Geisler, of Quinte Conservation, stated Wednesday that any use of the area is not permitted at this time. “Individuals are asked to respect the closure and those caught violating this closure may be subject to a fine,” she […]
Quinte Conservation launches water levels viewer
Residents can access near real-time flow and water level information for major lakes and rivers within Quinte Conservation’s watersheds. The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department at Quinte Conservation has launched the online water levels viewer. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says several hydrometric gauging stations within Quinte Conservation’s monitoring network, including those operated by Environment […]
Picton councillors tackle County concerns during virtual/TV town hall
By Sharon Harrison Participants in the recent virtual/TV town hall meeting hosted by councillors Kate MacNaughton and Phil St.-Jean wanted to know when construction was ending at Main and Talbot; about shaming people not wearing masks; updates on housing projects, the police, and plans for noxious weeds and shoulder trimming, among issues. When St-Jean and […]
Wire sculpture at Glenwood Cemetery a tribute to veterans
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A wire sculpture of a Second World War solider unveiled at Glenwood pays tribute to more than 300 veterans buried at the Picton cemetery. About a dozen people attended the low-key unveiling, where physical distancing and face coverings were part of the COVID-19 pandemic safety protocols. The sculpture was […]
Heat warning issued for today
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is issuing a heat warning to advise residents hot and humid weather Monday, July 27. High temperatures today are forecast to reach 30 to 33 degrees Celsius. Humidex values near 40 are also expected. A cold front is expected to pass through southern Ontario from west to east this evening, […]
