Archive for October, 2021
Four new COVID-19 cases; 20 active cases
OCT. 29: Four new COVID-19 cases recorded, and two recoveries, making 20 active cases in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Of the four new cases – two in Centre Hastings and one each in Quinte West and Belleville – all were not vaccinated. Of the 20 active cases – six each in Belleville and Centre […]
Public invited to comment on shoreline management plan
Quinte Watershed shoreline residents with properties on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario are invited to participate in a virtual consultation for the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan – a study to help protect the shorelines of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario from flooding and erosion. The project […]
Wellington Elks boost hospital equipment fund
CHEERS! to members of the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 who continue to support priority medical equipment needs at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Randy Vincent, immediate past exalted ruler of the Wellington Elks, presented hospital foundation representatives with a $1,000 gift with funds raised through take-out dinners the Elks made available over the past year. […]
County businesses among award winners at 25th annual gala
Several Prince Edward County businesses were honoured at the 25th annual Quinte Business Achievement Awards gala held virtually and in-person Friday at the Heroes Landing Banquet Hall in Trenton. There were 14 County nominees for awards that celebrate businesses in here, in Belleville, Brighton and Quinte West. County winners included Norah and Chris Rogers, owners […]
Picton Pirates assist goal of new hospital with in-kind ice honour
The Picton Pirates Junior Hockey Club has skated forward with an in-kind donation for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to help Back the Build for a new hospital. Committed to assisting the goals of the foundation, the Picton Pirates gifted the PECMH Foundation with space on-ice to showcase the Back the Build logo […]
Ontario makes plan gradually lift public health measures – including masks, capacity limits
Capacity limits will begin to lift Monday in the province’s new gradual plan to lift all remaining public health measures – including masks and proof of vaccination – by March 2022. Friday, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for […]
QHC and Addiction Mental Health Services gain $2M provincial funding
Quinte Health Care and Addiction Mental Health Services in Hastings and Prince Edward County will benefit from more than $2 million from the provincial government for Infrastructure upgrades, repairs and maintenance. Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith stated Thursday QHC will receive $1.88 million and Addictions and Mental Health will gain $126,000 through the Health […]
Victim lost $6,000 in emergency scam
Prince Edward OPP remind people to be aware of ongoing frauds and scams following another report of a victim losing $6,000 in an emergency scam. PEC OPP Community Safety Officer Aaron Miller stated the victim received a call advising their daughter had been involved in a serious collision, involving a young child, while impaired by […]
Information meeting set for Loyalist Heights development applications
A virtual public information meeting is set for Wednesday, Oct. 27 at 7 pm regarding planning applications for development of 393 residences for Loyalist Heights – bordered by Loyalist Parkway, Sandy Hook Road and bisecting the Millennium Trail. Applicant Narisu Huhe proposes to create a residential subdivision consisting of a maximum of 393 dwellings, public […]
Lottery win gives Picton resident ‘options’
Saying “yes” to playing the Encore portion of his Lotto Max lottery ticket paid off for Peter Hercus of Picton, who won $100,000. Peter, a 59-year-old teacher, said he is a regular lottery player who always chooses Quick Picks. “I was having a coffee at home one morning and checking my numbers on the website,” […]
