Archive for December, 2023
Significant wait times at all four Quinte Health hospitals
Head into the New Year’s weekend, Quinte Health emergency departments are experiencing longer than average wait times due to staffing challenges and an increase in the number of patients needing care at all four hospitals. “If your health concern isn’t an emergency, please consider one of the alternative health care options, such as the East […]
Sun forecast to return Saturday with cooler temperatures
Dogs and their people enjoyed walks at Sandbanks Provincial Park between bouts of rain this week. The grey and warmer weather continues Friday at about 5 degrees C but with more periods of rain. However, the sun is forecast to return Saturday, with a mix of cloud, though temperatures are expected to dip to a […]
Unboxing some fair weather fun at Delhi Dog Park
Dogs and their humans took advantage of sunshine and above seasonal temperatures on Boxing Day to enjoy some walking and running at the Delhi Dog Park in Picton. The temperature reached 7 degrees C on Boxing Day and though there are chances of showers forecast for the next few days, temperatures are expected to remain […]
Photographs in the barn bring $6,700 in donations to build County’s new hospital
Individuals, couples, families, work colleagues, book clubs and groups of friends who had their holiday photograph taken in a beautifully decorated barn, donated $6,700 toward the campaign to build a new hospital in Prince Edward County. The spirit of Christmas was at an all-time high this year at Andara Gallery as artist-owners Andrew Csafordi and […]
Knatty Knitters help make hospital stays over Christmas cozy
The Knatty Knitters are again helping make Christmas a little bit cozier for the patients spending the holidays at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) and Trenton Memorial Hospital (TMH). For the fifth consecutive year, the group’s members have donated handmade lap blankets for patients. This year, they expanded their efforts to provide blankets for […]
Auction and bazaar help make spirits bright for County’s new hospital
Spirits were bright at Wellings of Picton as the retirement community presented $4,775 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). The funds were raised in an online auction and a Christmas Bazaar where notably, a popular white elephant table raised $1,400 toward the overall result. Tracey Cronkright, general manager of Wellings of Picton, […]
County’s Federation of Agriculture, Scotiabank partner to help foodbanks
With the need so great, especially at this time of year, the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) joined forces with Scotiabank support two Prince Edward County food banks. The Wellington Storehouse Foodbank and the Picton United Church Food Bank each received a $625 donation ahead of the holidays. “The local agricultural community prioritizes giving […]
Festival of Trees supporters raise $51,000
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is ending the year strong with a gift from people who have a big heart for their hospital. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (PECMHA) presented $51,000 to the foundation – funds raised by patrons supporting the 30th annual Festival of Trees Dec. 1-3. These funds […]
