Archive for July, 2021
Step three reopening begins July 16; gatherings indoors and out increase
Ontario is moving to Step Three of re-opening Friday, July 16 (five days earlier than expected) as targets for vaccinations have been surpassed. To enter Step Three, Ontario needed to have vaccinated 70 to 80 per cent of individuals 18 years of age or older with one dose and 25 per cent with two doses […]
Gypsy moth infestations stripping trees bare
Burlap and soapy water are recommended tools needed to help save backyard trees from this year’s infestation of gypsy moths. Areas of Ontario, including Prince Edward County, are currently experiencing an infestation of the hairy blue and red dotted gypsy moth caterpillars. The adult male moths are brown and fly while adult females are larger, […]
Burn ban lifted in Prince Edward County
Fire Chief Robert Rutter has lifted the burn ban in Prince Edward County after ground conditions have improved enough to allow open air burning. The burn status can be checked any time by calling 613.476.7232 or 613.962.3497 or by visiting the municipality’s website.
RCAF aircraft flying low in training
People in the vicinity of CFB Trenton, CFD Mountain View, and a designated low flying area that extends north of Toronto and Kingston, may see Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) aircraft operating for flight training that includes search and rescue as well as low altitude flight manoeuvres. These activities are all related to required training […]
Community steps up for 10th annual Hike for Hospice fundraising record
Hike for Hospice participants, in the spirit of support and remembrance, left a $35,000 fundraising goal in the dust as they trekked the County and raised a record-setting $69,953 for Hospice Prince Edward. The Hike for Hospice event is a national campaign to raise vital funds and increase awareness for hospice palliative care. The hike […]
Hudgin House clean up reveals 1800s artifacts
Preparation for restoration of the Hudgin House – an 1865 log home on Ostrander Point Road in South Marysburgh – unveiled several artifacts of interest. The restoration of the home is being spearheaded by the South Shore Joint Initiative and members of the Moses Hudgins Log House Restoration Committee. “We were delighted to have among […]
New community group launches campaign to save heritage Sandbanks homes
A new community group has launched a website as part of a campaign to find innovative ideas to preserve and repurpose the heritage Hyatt (Lakeview Lodge) and MacDonald (Lakeland Lodge) homes at Sandbanks Provincial Park. The campaign opens with a survey intended to gather data indicating the public’s level of support. A new community working […]
More funding gives the County option to reconsider addressing Shire Hall upgrades
With the announcement today of joint funding from the federal and provincial government to improve municipal infrastructure, the County may reconsider how to improve live-streaming and tackle renovations at Shire Hall. Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis and MPP Todd Smith announced $199,174 in funding for the County from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of […]
Love Your Lake program continues to seek greener future through litter cleanups
A Greener Future’s flagship program, Love Your Lake, reached its goal of picking up 100,000 pieces of litter along Lake Ontario – 3,930 pieces from nine locations along the shores of Prince Edward County. The Love Your Lake program, usually a public litter cleanup at 100 locations along Lake Ontario, was adapted to suit pandemic […]
Picton Rotary presents installment of $100,000 pledge to Back the Build
Picton Rotary members embraced their club motto Service Above Self this month as they announced a $100,000 pledge toward the construction of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. “Picton Rotary’s philanthropic support of the hospital is both long-standing and unwavering,” said Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation. “This pledge follows more than 19 years […]
