Archive for May, 2025
Support triples for CT scanner for new hospital
A donation from the Picton Rotary Club toward a CT scanner for the new hospital had triple the impact thanks to a matching initiative with the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation. The $5,000 gift from Rotarians was made in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s CT Scanner campaign, which concluded last week. As […]
Ferry back in service; May 14-15 outage cancelled
MAY 13: Necessary maintenance work at the Glenora dock has been completed, and the ferry resumed regular service at 1630h. The service disruption previously scheduled for May 14-15 will no longer take place, and the ferry will operate on its regular schedule. MAY 6: The Glenora Ferry expects to be out of service from 0700h […]
The truth about ‘no mow May’
Here at Prince Edward County’s Weed Man, we strive to be a friend to pollinators, and we’re so glad that you do too! Around this time of year, you may hear about a trending initiative called “No Mow May” – thought to provide food, habitats, and biodiversity for bees and other pollinators by–you guessed it–not […]
Create a kit to be prepared in case of emergency
It is more common every year to see extreme weather events that can develop quickly, such as severe storms, flooding and air quality events like wildfires. These weather events can cause power outages, delays in delivery of supplies (including food and medication) and dangerous outdoor and travel conditions. The South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings […]
Library connecting school children with popular authors
This spring we have had the opportunity to connect school children across the County with authors who come to share their books, their writing experiences, and their creativity. As part of the County Library Authors Festival, author and illustrator Peggy Collins brought her book Harley the Hero to the Wellington Branch Library and presented to […]
Union urges support as ambulance shortages reach ‘dangerous tipping point’
UPDATE: Paramedic Chief Carl Bowker clarified some statistics released by the organization’s union, CUPE Local 1842, at a Hastings County emergency services meeting. The union stated calls for ambulance service had increased by 37 per cent in Belleville and 42-per cent in Prince Edward County. In response, Bowker confirmed the calls in Belleville went up, […]
County Sustainability bursaries support chicken tractors; bee breeder
The winner the 2025 County Sustainability Group Ecological Farmer Bursary will be adding chicken tractors to their farm this year. Hans Ning, of Paper Kite Farm in Black River, has been a past winner, “who continues to impress us with the outstanding work they’re doing,” said Don Ross, the the County Sustainability Group. “They are […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an insurance package designed to protect your home, business or farm. Local agents Jeff Bedore, Kelly Reynolds and Hope Dyer are also specialized in weekly and residential rentals. Local office hours are: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm Policy Service Department: […]
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth to six years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals. The EarlyON PEC Team is excited to welcome you to playgroups. ALL playgroups require pre-registration (Click here) […]
Free composters and tree saplings as Earth Day events wrap up this weekend
Prince Edward County is wrapping up this year’s Earth Day activities with several events Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 – including composter and tree sapling giveaways and encouragement to participate in free roadside give and take. The municipality is giving away a limited supply of composters on a first come, first served basis […]
