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Tuesday, April 28th, 2026

PEC hoarding response team highlights severity and dangers

By Sharon Harrison What hoarding is and who it affects, the dangers it can present, the types and levels , myths and much more were outlined by Mike Branscombe, fire prevention officer with Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue and Elis Ziegler, affordable housing supervisor with Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation. In the presentation […]

Health care announcement means more people could get a doctor

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison More people in Prince Edward County can expect to secure a doctor in the coming years as part of the Ontario government’s plan to invest more than $2,652,300 this year to connect up to 5,972 more people to primary care in the region. “Today, I am excited to share […]

Call to return Macdonald statue to Picton Main Street fails

By Sharon Harrison An emotional and sensitive topic for some, a divisive one too, Sir John A. Macdonald, and specifically the statue that once stood outside the Picton branch library on Main Street – before it was removed after much public upset and controversy – was back before County council Tuesday. Mark Johnson, with Save […]

PEC Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees

The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame will honour more great athletes and supporters with the its 2026 inductees. Located in the Wellington arena, the first eight inductees were recognized in 2012. Since, 20 more inductees have been made in a wide variety of sports, including javelin, baseball, hockey, boat racing, track, swimming, arm […]

‘All-stars’ County Reads debate winner: Fourteen Days

By Sharon Harrison A pandemic story, “Fourteen Days” edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston (in support of the Authors Guild Foundation), and defended by Dorothy Speirs, was declared the winner of the 2026 Canada Reads Debate by the voting public, in what was an incredibly close vote. “I do have a job tonight and […]

UPDATE: Bloomfield Main Street project enters week five

Bloomfield Main Street from Corey to Wellington street is being rehabilitated. The municipality is providing the following project updates from the past week: Work to replace the last section of the storm sewer near the corner of Stanley Street and Bloomfield Main Street was completed this week. Portions of curb and sidewalk scheduled for replacement […]

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Health care announcement means more people could get a doctor
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison More people in Prince Edward County can expect to
Council updates: County Road 3 construction, rural roads investment and tire recycling
By Sharon Harrison Council awarded the tender for the rehabilitation work for County Road
Official groundbreaking for new St. Gregory Catholic School
The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) officially broke ground on the replacement
Call to return Macdonald statue to Picton Main Street fails
By Sharon Harrison An emotional and sensitive topic for some, a divisive one too, Sir
UPDATE: Bloomfield Main Street project enters week five
Bloomfield Main Street from Corey to Wellington street is being rehabilitated. The municipality is providing
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Make stronger connections for better mental health
Feeling connected and part of your community is important. Isolation and loneliness are described by
Where April showers, even the white kind, will indeed bring May flowers
One of the beautiful things about the early days of spring is seeing the garden
PEC Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame will honour more great athletes and supporters
Head Street Picton closure April 23-24 to install new fuel dock
A section of Head Street in Picton will be closed Thursday, April 23 through Friday,
Traffic disruptions on Wellington Main
The County’s Water and Wastewater Department will be working on a watermain valve and fire
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Fitness, hot food, luncheon socials and more for seniors in May
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
Join in on virtual County hospital update – May 6
Quinte Health invites community members to the next Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Community
Learn about importance of protecting the Great Lakes
The PEC Field Naturalists invite the public to join in on their in person meeting
Enjoy Ottawa tulips, A beautiful Noise; Peony Festival and more with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Countylicious lunch, dinner and brunch at Waupoos Winery
Estate Hours Restaurant Lunch Thurs – Sat 11am – 3pmDinner Thurs – Sat 5pm –
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Peaceful retreat space at Heartwood Healing Arts
Heartwood Healing Arts is a peaceful retreat space for healing and personal growth, rooted in
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an
HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County – Home care providers, hospitality, hospital volunteers needed
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
A Good Daily Foot Care Routine Daily foot care helps keep your feet healthy and
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