Archive for September, 2024
Officially seven candidates for Sept. 19 Bay of Quinte by-election
There are officially seven candidates seeking votes for the Bay of Quinte by-election this month. Candidate nominations have officially closed and Elections Ontario has announced the names of seven candidates from six political parties running to replace Todd Smith who resigned last month to work in the private sector. The candidates are Tyler Allsopp (PC), […]
Hospital receives a ‘lift’ from the Legion
In the midst of its continued quest to raise funds for priority medical equipment, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is grateful for continued support from the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. A $2,000 donation from Branch 160 supported the purchase of a new patient lift that assists caregivers who care for patients […]
Bouts of rain, some chill expected to interfere with glorious end of summer weather
Environment Canada reports a bit of a rainy weekend will interfere with the current stretch of spectacular September late summer weather. However, a few days of chilly and wet weather are expected to be sandwiched between two stretches of warm and dry days and it could feel a bit more like October at times. The […]
Masking returns at Quinte Health
Mandatory masking for staff, patients and visitors in patient-facing areas of Quinte Health hospitals and community-based programs was reinstated Sept. 3 n advance of the respiratory illness season and is to continue until spring 2025. People are to wear a mask in emergency departments, clinics, waiting rooms, diagnostic imaging and inpatient units (including when visiting […]
Unofficial end of summer as students return to school
The unofficial end of summer unfolds Wednesday morning as students return to school. This year, there are several significant changes to codes of conduct in all Ontario schools. At Hastings Prince Edward District School Board schools, students will not be allowed to use mobile devices, including cell phones, tablets, smart watches, etc., in the classroom. […]
