Archive for January, 2021
Snowmobile accident claims life of Picton man
A 24-year-old Picton man has died as a result from injuries from a snowmobile accident. Constable Susanne Cox states that shortly after 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 members of the Bancroft OPP and Hastings County Paramedics responded to a trail near Weslemkoon Lake Road, east of Silva Lake in Tudor-Cashel Township. Jamie Ferguson, 24, was transported […]
Concern about process and details to restore former summer camp
By Sharon Harrison A re-zoning application for a former summer camp at Roblin Lake has drawn community concern over notifications and if approved, what changes would be allowed. Comments on the Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc., application were heard from 11 members of the public at the virtual planning committee meeting last week, though […]
Challenges focus of online rural municipal conference
County representatives will connect virtually with provincial and municipal officials next week to explore ways of tackling the unique challenges faced by rural municipalities. A delegation led by Mayor Steve Ferguson will join hundreds of participants at the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference Jan. 25-26. In addition to attending sessions and workshops, County […]
Smith announces funding for local long-term care homes
Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced the Ontario government is investing $847,600 to increase prevention and containment efforts in nine local long-term care homes during the second wave of COVID-19. “This new investment will further enhance the ability for these homes to protect vulnerable residents and the hard-working staff caring for them as […]
Nature’s future in today’s hands: Terry Sprague
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County naturalist Terry Sprague spoke about his lifetime as an interpretative naturalist this week during a light-hearted conversation with radio host, writer and botanical painter Pamela Stagg. Continuing its free webinar series, the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) welcomed more than 50 participants to hear Sprague’s thoughts on a variety […]
Phase one vaccine rollout has begun with Hastings Manor
Phase one of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan has begun in the region. Hastings County, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, and Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services administered COVID-19 vaccine to 230 residents at Hastings Manor in Belleville o Thursday. “As the largest long-term care home in HPEC, administering vaccine to the residents of Hastings Manor […]
Public Health plans inspections at local businesses
As part of the Workplace Enforcement Campaign announced by the province, provincial and local public health inspectors will make their first stops visiting a variety of businesses in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties “with an aim to further protect workers and customers at all essential businesses.” Additional campaigns are being planned for 10 other communities […]
In-person learning resumes Monday, Jan. 25 in Hastings and Prince Edward
The Ministry of Education has announced that all elementary and secondary students enrolled for in-person learning in the Hastings and Prince Edward region will return to school Monday, Jan. 25. Students enrolled in virtual school will continue their regular online studies. Transportation to schools also resumes Monday. Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Director Sean […]
Requests for First Nations’ consultations delays Quinte’s Isle planning meeting
By Sharon Harrison An expected lengthy planning meeting on the expansion at Quinte Isle Campark – with nearly 30 members of the public waiting to comment – was cut short by a sudden turn of events. The meeting, held online, was to hear comments on the proposed expansion of the park in Athol, but was […]
Hwy 62 re opens following two-vehicle collision
Highway 62 has reopened after Prince Edward County OPP and emergency services responded to a collision near Jericho road early Tuesday morning. Aaron Miller, PEC OPP, reports one person has been transported to hospital and one driver was charged with careless driving.
