Archive for December, 2024
$6 million drug seizure involves Milford and Ottawa residents
Three people are facing charges following an investigation and execution of search warrants in Milford Ottawa and Ottawa which resulted in the seizure of 47 kilograms of suspected cocaine. “The quantity of cocaine seized in this investigation will have significant impact on local drug trafficking networks. The OPP will continue to work on joint forces […]
Watermain repair on Picton Main continues
UPDATE: Work will continue today to conduct watermain repairs on Picton Main Street (County Road 49) between Spencer Street and Fawcett Avenue. Watermain break repairs are also underway on Grove Street, between Ontario Street and Prospect Avenue, in Picton and are expected to be completed by 5 p.m. today. DEC 29: Watermain repairs are to […]
Perfectly Preserved group peels and pickles its way to record-setting donation
Perfectly Preserved wraps up a record-setting 2024 season with its biggest donation to date: the purchase of four items for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, totalling $32,000. These include a point-of-care system to deliver lab-quality results, and three vital signs wall monitors to help boost care in the emergency department. “Considering we do it […]
More watermain repairs in Wellington
DEC. 26: Emergency watermain repairs continue Friday, Dec. 27 at the intersection of Niles and Maple streets in Wellington. Repairs are to begin at 8 a.m., with an expected completion time of 5 p.m. Maple Street and Niles Street intersection entrances may be reduced to one lane for the duration of repairs. DEC. 23: The […]
Donation to help keep food bank shelves stocked
CHEERS! from the Picton United Church Food Bank, to Mark Heating and Cooling Ltd. which presented $2,500 to Seona Halsey, on behalf of the food bank, in thanks to their customers for their support this year. “With the cost of groceries increasing, the need has almost doubled since last year,” according to Halsey, “The Food […]
Making spirits bright for the County’s hospital
Spirits were bright at Wellings of Picton as residents presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with a holiday gift of $1,940. The funds were raised through two events – the annual car wash and barbecue held in June that raised $840 and the annual Christmas Bazaar in November that raised $1,100. Tracey […]
Happy Winter Solstice
On the shortest day and longest night, Winter Solstice ushers in the beginning of winter in the northern hemisphere, this year on Saturday, Dec. 21. The celestial event also signifies Yule, bringing yuletide joy, cheer and spirit as many focus on a connection with nature and welcome the return of the sun and longer days.
Sign up to throw a few rocks to Back the Build of County’s new hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For the third consecutive year, the Prince Edward Curling Club is hosting a Curl-A-Thon in February, again raising funds to Back the Build of the County’s new hospital. The 2025 Curl-A-Thon is set for Saturday, Feb. 8 at the curling club located at the fairgrounds in Picton, and […]
