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Gay Lea Foundation invests $21,000 in mammography campaign at PECMH
A $21,000 grant from the Gay Lea Foundation will support the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s mammography campaign for the new County hospital. The funding contributed toward the $1 million campaign to purchase a state-of-the-art mammography machine, will help ensure patients in Prince Edward County will continue to have access to leading-edge breast […]
South Shore Fest a free day of nature celebration – June 13th
Summer on the South Shore is calling at Mariners’ Park for a free, full-day event celebrating nature, music, learning, and community spirit. From guided walks (due to high demand there have been more spots added and an afternoon walk (register here) and hands‑on Wild Thing outdoor educational activities, to live music, local food, and a […]
Heritage committee requests more time from province to review properties
By Sharon Harrison With more than 200 properties in Prince Edward County still to be reviewed, and with an impending deadline of Jan. 1, 2027 in which to do so, the Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee is proposing to ask the province for more time. At Wednesday’s meeting, committee agreed to support and advocate […]
Council news: Waiving development charges; service allocation request
By Sharon Harrison Council heard from from two developers at its last meeting with separate requests. The first was a request for the waiving of development and connection charges ($895,000) for the proposed Nicholas Street development. Council also heard the details of a request for early servicing capacity allocation for the proposed Folkard Lane development. […]
Multiple charges and suspensions over weekend at Sandbanks
Prince Edward OPP, in partnership with the OPP Traffic Incident Management and Enforcement (TIME) Team, OPP Marine Unit, and park wardens, conducted a series of enforcement initiatives at Sandbanks Provincial Park during the annual “Skip” day and weekend. Through multiple RIDE (Reduce Impaired Driving Every where) programs and proactive patrols, approximately 900 vehicles were checked, […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact Program to support new clubhouse for PEC soccer
While the FIFA World Cup matches will be played on big stadium pitches, Prince Edward County is has scored an investment from Airbnb’s Host City Impact Program to upgrade soccer infrastructure and programming. Airbnb announced it will provide $150,000 to support a new clubhouse for the Prince Edward County Soccer Association (PECSA) through its FIFA […]
Zoom webinars, dinners, open houses and more for seniors in June
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors. Also on offer is online events each month. The Active Living Programs (ALP) offered include fitness, social and recreational activities both online and close to where seniors live. Membership in ALP is available to seniors 60+ for […]
99.3 County FM’s “Grown Here” Radiothon June 4-7
It’s been 11 years since the non-profit 99.3 County FM’s hit the airwaves. The station was built here — by people who live here and care about things that matter here. From news and music, and local stories, voices and conversations, to everything in between. Support is needed to bridge a $77,000 funding gap. The […]
Weed Man Picton nourishing Prince Edward County lawns
For decades, Weed Man Picton has created outdoor yards and landscapes that customers are proud to call home. From lawn fertilization to weed control, integrated pest management and everything in between, Weed Man has a lawn care program for every lawn. Prince Edward County’s expert is Paula Kelly – owner of the Weed Man franchise […]
Join in on exciting summer day trips with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether you are booking a day tour as a quick escape or overnight tours, you can be sure that your experience is in good hands! For more information, visit Franklin’s Facebook page, or the website! Oshawa Peony Festival and Botanical Gardens […]
