Archive for November, 2022
Prince Edward County environmental groups and friends protest Bill 23
By Sharon Harrison Protesters at MPP Todd Smith’s office Thursday let him, the Ford government and the public know that farmland, wetlands and greenbelt – the things that make Prince Edward County naturally unique – could all be in jeopardy if the provincial government gets its way and goes ahead with the ‘More Homes Built […]
Marathon races in with biggest donation yet for County’s hospital
Community support racing in from County Marathon participants has resulted in a record-breaking donation to the County’s hospital. Mark Henry, the County Marathon’s race director and Lynne Ellis, the Marathon’s board chairperson presented Barbara McConnell, chairperson of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $5,500 Wednesday, Nov. 23 bringing this year’s total to […]
Retired Teachers’ windfall gifted to Community Care for Seniors
A silver lining to the pandemic was surplus funds that members of the Retired Teachers of Ontario Hastings and Prince Edward District gifted on Tuesday, to help seniors in the community. Gerry Watts, District 19 President, noted the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns and restrictions created the unusual situation of having a surplus at year-end. “As a […]
Environmental groups plan to protest Bill 23 at MPP Smith’s office Nov. 24
The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, joined by other local environmental organizations, are planning to protest the provincial government’s Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith’s office. Gerry Jenkison, of PECFN, notes the public is urged to join […]
Incoming council orientation includes meeting staff and bus tour to discuss issues
The new council for the County of Prince Edward has completed the first of its multi-day orientation program. Mayor Steve Ferguson was returned to the mayor’s seat in last month’s election with all seven incumbents who ran for election, and six new faces. County staff members were introduced to help the new councillors understand the […]
CUPE education workers ratify deal with government
UPDATE DEC. 5: Ontario education workers represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees have voted to ratify a contract with the government. The deal includes a $1-per-hour raise each year, or about 3.59 per cent annually, for the average worker. About 73 per cent of the union was in favour. Workers not in favour […]
Elizabeth May headlines ‘Greening our County’ event – ‘It is not too late’
By Sharon Harrison A standing ovation, and buoyant cheers, were graciously received by MP Elizabeth May from an enthusiastic crowd at the Regent Theatre interested in learning about ‘Greening Our County’ last Sunday. In the first event of its kind instigated and hosted by Prince Edward County Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), “Greening our County” […]
People soon be allowed to be buried with their beloved pets at Glenwood Cemetery
People will soon be able to be buried with their pets, or pets buried alongside their people, as Picton’s Glenwood Cemetery prepares to embrace changes made by the regulating authority. The board passed a motion that will permit the option of combined human and pet burials at the cemetery, a service Glenwood expects to be […]
Youth Truth mental health wellness check highlights need for community engagement
Last week, the Prince Edward Learning Centre hosted a mental health town hall meeting with agencies in Hastings and Prince Edward counties that are working to provide accessible community mental health resources. “The point of this meeting was to share resources, make connections, and learn how we could all work together to enact change,” said […]
21-year-old County man dies following ATV incident
A 21-year-old male from Prince Edward County has died following an incident with an all-terrain vehicle. Prince Edward Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded Nov. 16 at approximately 6 p.m., to a rural address on Rosseau Crossroad after reports there was a person trapped under an ATV. Prince Edward County Fire, and Hastings-Quinte Paramedics attended, and […]
