Archive for February, 2021
Free postcards ask Canadians to re-connect ‘Write Here, Write Now’
To help Canadians stay in touch and re-connect with each other just short of one full year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Canada Post is delivering free prepaid postcards. “Staying in touch can make a difference. When a hug isn’t possible, a handwritten message shows the people we care about that they’re on our mind and […]
Hospital Auxiliary in final stretch of $1M pledge to Back the Build
With a presentation of a fourth installment on their $1M pledge to Back the Build of the County’s new hospital, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers are just $216,000 away from their goal. Auxiliary representatives presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation team with $234,000 Thursday for a total of this pledge so […]
Land records help people become property detectives
By Sharon Harrison People looking to learn about the history of their home and land can uncover golden information in land records. A delve into the Hastings County Land Records housed at the Marilyn Adams Genealogical Research Centre (MAGRC) in Ameliasburgh was part of a presentation celebrating the County’s heritage during Flashback February week. The […]
’10-4′ on County’s draft Official Plan
By Sharon Harrison At a five hour Special Council meeting Wednesday night, the Prince Edward County draft Official Plan was approved with a handful of amendments. Council voted 10 to four in favour of passing the plan but voting against, councillors Bolik, Maynard, McMahon and Nieman stated it could be better. Prince Edward County Mayor […]
New hospital cashes in on Rotary – Printcraft calendar sales partnership
While ‘fences’ are the theme of the Picton Rotary’s 2021 cash calendar, the decision to support the new hospital campaign wasn’t something a local business owner needed to sit on the fence about. Heather VanVlack, owner of Printcraft in Picton, was quick to end 2020 on a positive note by helping the Rotary Club of […]
Two new COVID-19 cases; 2,186 vaccinations
FEB. 28 – Two new COVID-19 cases were recorded – in Belleville. With recoveries, the active cases remain at 16. There are nine cases in Belleville, three in Deseronto and two each in Tyendinaga and Quinte West. FEB. 27: Five new COVID-19 cases were reported in Belleville. There are now 16 active cases – nine […]
County’s north-end historic homes and characters shine in virtual tour
Story by Sharon Harrison A virtual tour of some of Prince Edward County’s historic homes, and an insight into the characters who lived in them, was one of several celebrations of the County’s heritage during Flashback February events. Flashback February 2021 the Living Room Edition, was hosted by County Museums, and runs in conjunction with […]
Concert, fundraiser launched to assist County man’s road to recovery
Back Forty Productions will host a four-part virtual benefit concert series for PEC native Alec Lunn, in conjunction with a crowd funding campaign, to cover years of lost wages due to a rare illness. “It is no secret that Alec Lunn has been a pillar in Prince Edward County. He’s a community man, with a […]
Homeowners seek support to protect their water source
To the Editor: A small group of concerned homeowners strongly opposed to the creation of a pit on Ridge Road, just outside Picton, to excavate aggregate, sand and gravel, seeks help from the community via Go Fund Me to present to the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal, (LPAT). A recent land buyer purchased a family-run asparagus […]
Rossmore/Fenwood Gardens drinking water service interruption Thursday
A full system-wide service interruption for all customers connected to the Rossmore/Fenwood Gardens drinking water system is to take place Thursday, Feb. 25 between 8 am and 6 pm. The Water and Wastewater Department will be conducting planned repairs due to a watermain leak at the Rossmore metering chamber located at the intersection of Reddick […]
