Archive for June, 2024
Fawcett Avenue proposed sub-division deferred amid significant concerns
By Sharon Harrison A crowded room of Fawcett Avenue area residents (and others) went home late after Wednesday evening’s planning and development committee meeting, knowing their voices had been heard, and hearing the proposed 85-unit sub-division for their neighbourhood will at least get a second look by staff, and hopefully the developer too. After hearing […]
Golfers tee up funds for medical equipment at County’s hospital
Ninety-six golfers raised $39,161 for medical equipment at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital during the 9th annual Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic, June 11, at the Picton Golf & Country Club. The annual event is hosted by the hospital foundation and RE/MAX Quinte Ltd Brokerage because priority equipment purchases are not government-funded […]
Art auction raises $375,000 toward CT scanner for County’s new hospital
Tallies are in and support for the County’s new hospital is framed at $375,000 raised at the Bid for the Build fundraising art auction earlier this month. The high-energy evening June 1 raised funds toward the County’s first CT (computerized tomography) scanner to be installed in the new hospital. The event drew approximately 300 people […]
Partial burn ban lifted
UPDATE JUNE 24: The burn ban has been lifted. JUNE 17: County Fire Chief Chad Brown has called a partial burn ban due to expected extreme temperatures this week which, he notes, pose a risk to firefighters when working fires. Under a partial burn ban, burning is restricted to a container with a screened top […]
Hot and humid heat wave brings in summer
UPDATE JUNE 18 – Environment Canada and the province of Ontario have issued a joint special air quality advisory and statement for Belleville, Consecon, Picton/Sandbanks, and Quinte West areas. High levels of air pollution are possible in these areas this afternoon and evening as the hot and sunny conditions are expected to cause increasing ground-level […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual honours its past, shapes future at 150th celebration
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It could not have been a more a perfect summer’s afternoon for a garden party as the Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. celebrated a milestone anniversary Friday with employees, retired staff, policy holders, brokers, business partners and the general public. Many guests were in attendance from the County […]
One person died as a result of fire in Picton – investigation continues
UPDATE: One person has died as a result of a fire at the 113 West Mary Street apartment building in Picton Friday, June 14. “We extend our condolences to the family of the victim,” Fire Chief Chad Brown says. “It is a sad day for our community with this person perishing suddenly in the fire.” […]
Delhi Park 10-year phased plan is subject to funding
By Sharon Harrison Large in scale and scope, a long-term, multi-phased Delhi Park Community Connections Active Transportation Plan was supported by council members at Committee of the Whole. It is described a long-term vision of how the centrally located 31-acre park can be revitalized to connect Picton from better entry points along accessible paths for […]
PECI athletes honoured for excellence in sport at school and beyond
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students, staff, coaches, families and friends honoured athletes Tuesday night for excellence in sport at school, in the region, district, province and in special instance, on the national stage. “It’s wonderful to be able to gather together this evening to recognize and honour this incredible group of student athletes, their dedication […]
Expect increased military presence
Residents in Prince Edward, Hastings and Northumberland counties may notice an increased military presence as personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training from June 12 to 28, 2024. Specifically, training is to be centered around the communities of Picton, Belleville, Campbellford, Quinte West, Tweed and Stirling. Lieutenant Melanie Aquiqi, DND […]
