Archive for January, 2021
No new COVID-19 cases; active cases drop to one
JAN. 31: No new cases, and just one active COVID-19 case is reported by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. The dashboard report also shows one person in hospital and the one-case “outbreak” at Trent Valley Lodge in Trenton still active. JAN. 30: No new COVID-19 cases reported today for Hastings Prince Edward counties and now […]
Council considers new Official Plan Feb. 10
Council will consider adopting a new Official Plan at a special meeting Feb. 10. The draft includes changes made due to comments received during the most recent round of public consultation. The latest version of the draft Official Plan with changes displayed is posted for review on the County’s Have Your Say page. Updated maps […]
Winter restrictions for Millennium Trail; reduced loads on roads
Millennium Trail users are advised that all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and dirt bikes are not permitted on the trail in winter months as motorized use is restricted to snowmobiles, farm tractors and vehicles caring for farm animals. Snowmobilers are reminded to limit their speed to 20 kilometres per hour within any town, village or hamlet, 10 […]
County cub reporter interviews greats for Black History month
An 11-year-old Prince Edward County powerhouse for change will help residents meet some of the nation’s fascinating citizens during Black History Month broadcasts. Rihanna Harris, a Grade 6 virtual student at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, will join 99.3 County FM volunteer broadcaster Lynn Pickering as a special correspondent on The County Grapevine show throughout February. […]
Draft plan to manage tourism moving forward with more examination
UPDATE JAN 28: Council requested the plan be referred back to staff to clearly identify initiatives that benefit residents and have further ideas and information regarding Wellington’s boat launches, water haulage station and the beach; plans for parks and better access to water for residents. It was noted Wellington’s water haulage is essential and should […]
Fields of Wellington sub-division, a step closer to reality
By Sharon Harrison The Fields of Wellington proposed sub-division took a step forward this week, receiving no objections from council for an Official Plan and zoning bylaw amendments. Consultant Ryan Guetter noted an already extensive process, and statutory public meeting held last summer for the 650-unit build located near Consecon Street in Wellington. Phase […]
County’s new hospital moves forward a step; completion projected for 2027
The Quinte Healthcare Board has approved the preliminary design planning stage for the County’s new hospital – now with a new projected completion date of 2027. The design moves to the Health Investment and Capacity Branch of the Ministry of Health (MOH). Approval is expected in the summer of this year. The Stage 3.2 design […]
See snow, go slow: PEC OPP
PEC OPP Const. Aaron Miller reminds motorists #SeeSnowGoSlow sharing this photograph of a vehicle that hit mailboxes before going into a ditch on County Road 49 this afternoon. Prince Edward OPP, he said, responded to multiple collisions throughout Tuesday’s snowfall. Light to moderate snowfall is expected to continue into the evening before tapering to flurries. […]
County gains $1.1M in provincial infrastructure funding
Prince Edward County will receive $1,147,499 of $8.5 million going to Bay of Quinte municipalities to address infrastructure needs. Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith made the announcement of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding Monday. The funds are to be used for roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. “This funding addresses our government’s commitment […]
H.J. McFarland residents to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Residents of H.J. McFarland Memorial Home are to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Thursday, Jan. 28. A team from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is to conduct the vaccine clinic at the municipality’s long-term care home. Extra staff are to be on hand to monitor residents after they receive the vaccine. Residents are to receive the […]
