Archive for December, 2023
County budget balancing challenge begins
At Monday night’s opening session of budget week talks, council heard several people speak about dire needs for services throughout the County, but also heard concerns that taxpayers have no more money to give. The ball is now in council’s court this week to balance wants and needs as they comb through the 2024 proposed […]
851 Cadet Squadron needs new home as Quinte Conservation to demolish building; install gates at Macaulay
The 851 Prince Edward Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron is looking for a new home as Quinte Conservation’s Macaulay Mountain Conservation Area will be demolishing the well-worn legacy building and workshop. It also plans to install a parking gate system, parking lot improvements, and upgrades and maintenance to picnic shelters and tables, washrooms, signage and […]
Dredging of Wellington Channel to begin
A contractor retained by the County of Prince Edward is expected to begin dredging the Wellington channel Monday, Dec. 4. Dredging increases the depth of the channel, improving access for boat traffic. Work is expected to take place between until Friday, Dec. 15. Sections of the beach and the parking area will be inaccessible during […]
Quinte Health joins new national 988 Suicide Crisis Helpline
Quinte Health hospitals in Picton, Trenton, Belleville and Bandcroft are partners in delivering the new national 9-8-8 Suicide Crisis Helpline. Canada’s new three-digit suicide prevention helpline will take calls and texts – 24/7 – and provide support to people who are thinking about suicide, or those who are worried about someone they know. “This is […]
Wellington Elks feed need to support County’s hospital
Dinners hosted by the Wellington Elks Lodge #566 have helped to feed the need for funds at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. Dave Bowden, president of the Wellington Elks, presented the foundation (PECMHF) with a $1,000 gift from funds raised through dinners hosted over the past year. “The Elks members thank all those […]
Seasonal sparkle of Festival of Trees celebrates 30 years support for County’s hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The magic and warmth of the festive season immediately comes to life in several large spaces dedicated to showcasing the annual Festival of the Trees. Once again held at the Isaiah Tubbs Resort on County Road 12, what’s special about the 2023 edition held over the weekend, is this […]
County’s winter parking rules in effect
The County’s winter parking rules are in effect as of Dec. 1: Winter parking in Picton Parking in Picton is free of charge from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2024. This includes Picton Main Street and the Market Lane parking spaces. However, drivers are encouraged to “Feed the Meter” during December to help support the […]
OPP offers tips to defend against ‘porch pirates’
With a busy shopping season underway, and parcels arriving fast and furious to front porches everywhere, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to keep “porch pirates” away. These thieves steal packages when no one is at home to accept the parcel. Follow these tips to stay safe from porch pirates: · Request […]
