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Two County councillors resign board of health in protest of its handling of strikes
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health will be seeing two resignations of Prince Edward County councillors from their board. Councillors John Hirsch and Kate MacNaughton announced at council Tuesday night they were resigning. “I can no longer countenance the board’s approach to the ongoing strikes, of both the ONA nurses and the CUPE employees,” stated Hirsch. […]
Person lost more than $15,000 in bank investigator scam
Prince Edward OPP continue warnings for people to be cautious of any request for money or information following a report of a person losing more than $15,000 in a bank investigator fraud. “The victim stated they received a call from someone claiming to be with their bank’s fraud department,” said Aaron Miller, Acting Sergeant and […]
Councillors support effort to grow more support for food in schools
With unanimous council support, the County has joined other cities across the nation to endorse the Coalition for Healthy School Food mission advocating for a Canada-wide school food program. There was also support for the more local effort to raise funds and knowledge about Food for Learning programs. The resolution was brought forward by councillor […]
Wellings community celebrates milestone of donations to the County’s hospital
Residents and staff at the Wellings of Picton 55-plus community are celebrating a cumulative giving tally of $50,000 raised for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) over the past eight years. “This is an incredible milestone. It represents 32 contributions, dozens of caring donors, and thousands of lives touched at our County hospital,” said Shannon […]
Demorestville resident celebrates $100,000 lottery win
Saying “yes” to the Ontaril Lottery Corporation Encore game paid off for Sean Ellis, of Demorestville. His ticket matched the last six of seven Encore numbers in exact order in the July 22, 2023 LOTTO 6/49 draw to win $100,000. ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery […]
Section of County Road 10 closed Sept. 27
County Road 10 between Upper Lake Street and County Road 1 (Sandy Hook Road) is to be closed Wednesday, Sept. 27 during the day while work crews can install a cross culvert across County Road 10. Local traffic will be able to access their homes and businesses during the closure. Flaggers will be on site […]
Several COVID-19 outbreaks declared
With the confirmation by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health of a COVID-19 outbreak at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home Sept. 25, there are now two outbreaks with a respiratory (parainfluenza) not declared resolved from Aug. 10. HPEPH also notes COVID-19 outbreaks for Quinte Health Belleville Quinte 5 and on Sept. 18 an outbreak at QHC Trenton […]
Beginner Tai Chi, driving refresher, phone-in webinars, turkey and fun with flags among October events for seniors
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care is slowly and safely reintroducing in-person activities. Also on offer is more than 50 online events each month for seniors 60+. Online Zoom fitness and arts classes along with socials are held Monday to Friday. Visit the community care for […]
Council being asked to re-approve fire dispatch contract with 15-year deal
UPDATE: Approved. Council is expected to approve Prince Edward County fire dispatch services to the city of St. Catharines for a second time this year at Tuesday’s night’s meeting – this time for a 15-year contract. The original five-year contract approved in spring was cancelled, stated Fire Chief Chad Brown in his report to council, […]
Al Purdy A-frame Association nominated for ACO Heritage Award
The Al Purdy A-frame Association has been nominated for an Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) Heritage Award for its efforts to restore the historic property and writer’s retreat in Ameliasburgh. Alex MacKinnon, program co-ordinator with the ACO says the Heritage Awards to be held Oct. 12 in Toronto include the Al Purdy A-Frame Association nomination […]
