Archive for April, 2023
Fewer COVID-19 cases; final vaccine clinic in Picton
APRIL 25 – Public Health reports 17 new and 20 active high-risk setting COVID-19 cases in the region. It now records average hospitalizations in the two counties of people with COVID-19. For this reporting week, there were two hospitalizations among the four hospitals in Picton, Belleville, Trenton and Bancroft. None required intensive care. One outbreak […]
Wellington Legion donation supports seniors living at home
Prince Edward Community Care is grateful to receive a donation of $500 from The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 160 in Wellington. The funds will go toward many the many services that help seniors live at home. At the presentation, outside the Community Care office at 74A King St., Picton, from left, are: Buck Buchanan, Legion […]
Easing of masking rules at Quinte Health hospitals
In alignment with many hospitals across Ontario, effective Monday, April 24, Quinte Health has eased requirements to wear masks as a pandemic control measure in its four hospitals at Picton, Belleville, Quinte West and Bancroft. Quinte Health will still require masking in the emergency department, clinics and waiting rooms, inpatient units, diagnostic imaging and in […]
Some weird finds in Earth Day cleanup of the County
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Plenty of trash was bashed at Trash Bash ’23 Saturday as hundreds took on the task to help make Prince Edward County clean and beautiful again after a long winter. Folks expressed gratitude the forecasted heavy rain held off, and despite being breezy, the sun shone down on all […]
Seldom seen Lynx cruising in Cressy
With much debate in social media over whether it’s a lynx or a bobcat being spotted over the past few weeks, these photos taken by Paul Wallace in Cressy are the best look yet at the animal and most agree now that it’s indeed the elusive lynx. “My neighbours saw the lynx sitting on their […]
Curbside goods and giveaways among County Earth Week highlights
Prince Edward County is celebrating Earth Day Week with a number of events throughout the community – including the return of curbside second hand items, and giveaways including tree seedlings, mulch and a limited number of composters, as well as the annual Trash Bash event. On Earth Day, Saturday, April 22, the Owen Jones Memorial […]
Council wrestles with Bill 23 changes as sub-division re-zoning brings further multi-unit development
By Sharon Harrison The Cork and Vine sub-division development plans in Wellington moved another step forward with the approval of a re-zoning of land to accommodate further residential development with 104 additional units. A planning application to re-zone lands located north of the Millennium Trail, east of Consecon Street, to special urban residential type 3 […]
County receives grant to install two electric vehicle chargers
The County will install new electric vehicle (EV) chargers at two sites using a grant received from the Charged for Change program. “The lack of charging infrastructure is often a source a frustration for people visiting the County and a barrier to transitioning away from carbon-emitting personal vehicles,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “We are extremely […]
Five focus areas in new Community Safety and Well Being Plan
Representatives from more than 20 community agencies met last week at the Community Centre in Picton to launch the second version of the Prince Edward County Community Safety and Well-Being Plan (CSWB). In 2018 the province of Ontario mandated all municipalities in Ontario must create a Community Safety and Well-being Plan designed to guide improvements […]
Partial burn ban lifted
APRIL 23 – The partial burn ban has been lifted after all criteria have been met for open air burning. APRIL 17 – The County has moved to a partial burn ban, from a full ban throughout the municipality. Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top […]
