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Tuesday, October 28th, 2025

Hospital auxiliary knitters help keep kids warm one stitch at a time

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Craft Group has once again made a heartwarming contribution to the Keep Kids Warm program. This year, the group presented the Prince Edward County OPP with 282 handmade sets of hats and mittens, lovingly knitted for local children. The cozy creations will be distributed alongside new boots and […]

Approved plan to improve Wellington beach needs funding

By Sharon Harrison “Wellington Rotary Beach is a big feature, especially to visitors to the County; sometimes it’s the first thing, or maybe the only thing, they see when Sandbanks is too full,” expressed councillor John Hirsch. Council approved the preferred Wellington beach improvement and management plan at the recent committee of the whole meeting. […]

Bay of Quinte Mutual helping keep local kids warm this winter

The Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company presented $10,000 to the County OPP’s Keep Kids Warm campaign this week which supports families by providing new winter outerwear like coats, snow pants, boots, hats and mittens. The Prince Edward County OPP, volunteers, and neighbouring police detachments support working families and those in need of assistance to […]

Picton Main down to one lane in December as York St. re-construction begins

By Sharon Harrison The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street is planned to be closed for several weeks this fall. This and other details of how the York Street re-construction project will affect residents and businesses were shared with a recent public at an information session. Work on the re-construction project, expected to begin […]

Athol-South soccer team celebrates district win

The Athol-South Marysburgh Public School Intermediate Boys Soccer team won district level play last week. The achievement was the first district win for the school in close to two decades – as the last win is believed to be in 2008. After being undefeated at regionals earlier this month, beating hosts Kente in the finals […]

Wellington’s Pumpkinfest brings giant ‘gourd’ vibes

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Many folks carved out some time Saturday to attend the popular, not-to-be-missed annual Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest in Wellington, which again this year drew a huge crowd. The highlight every year is always the parade which kicks-off a day of family-oriented fun activities in Wellington, all centred around pumpkins […]

LOCAL NEWS
OPP investigating assault with a weapon, in Picton
Prince Edward OPP is investigating an incident in Picton that has left one person with
Occupants safely escaped fire in garage and home
Damages are estimated at approximately $700,000 in a fire Wednesday night that involved a garage
County-wide zoning bylaw adopted; some revisions to follow
By Sharon Harrison Following almost four hours of substantial discussion, councillors voted to adopt the
Picton Main down to one lane in December as York St. re-construction begins
By Sharon Harrison The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street is planned to be
Residents asked to continue to reduce water usage as drought continues
Despite recent precipitation throughout the Bay of Quinte watershed, the region remains in a ‘level
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AROUND THE HORN
PECI grad awarded MROO scholarship
Brooke Spencer, of Picton, was one of 40 recipients across the province, to share in
‘Friends’ support County’s one library with six branches
The County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives is a six-branch library system –
Bay of Quinte Mutual helping keep local kids warm this winter
The Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Company presented $10,000 to the County OPP’s Keep Kids
HPEDSB launches ‘Words Matter’ campaign
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board has launched a year-long ‘Words Matter’ campaign
Restoration of Picton’s dilapidated 1881 Victorian railway hotel earns ACO award
The Royal Hotel has received the Paul Oberman Award at the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario
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COMING EVENTS
Crochet circle, online safety and astronomy at the County libraries
Crochet Circle with Artist and Educator Emebet Belete Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025 10:30am–12pm Join us
Enjoy theatre, Royal Winter Fair, shopping with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Countylicious lunch, brunch and dinner at Waupoos Estates Winery
Fall Countylicious Welcome to Countylicious, where we celebrate the essence of fall with our
Halloween Haunt Party at the Waring House
Live music, fun and feasting at the Waring House Oct. 29 6:30pm Live in the Barley
Tai Chi, dancing, coffee, walking more for seniors in October
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
A Good Daily Foot Care Routine Daily foot care helps keep your feet healthy and
Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness in the County
Enjoy farm to table goodness with Loyalist Jams, and fill your pantry, or share with family
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer
Do you have an hour or two you can spare each week to brighten someone’s
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an
Seniors invited to borrow fitness kits at the library
Staying fit just got easier for seniors in Prince Edward County. The Take the Gym
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