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See snow, go slow: PEC OPP
PEC OPP Const. Aaron Miller reminds motorists #SeeSnowGoSlow sharing this photograph of a vehicle that hit mailboxes before going into a ditch on County Road 49 this afternoon. Prince Edward OPP, he said, responded to multiple collisions throughout Tuesday’s snowfall. Light to moderate snowfall is expected to continue into the evening before tapering to flurries. […]
No new COVID-19 cases; active cases drop to 13
JAN. 25: There are no new cases of COVID-19 reported today for Hastings Prince Edward counties – and with recoveries, active cases have dropped to 13. There are currently seven cases in Quinte West, five in Belleville and one in Prince Edward County. The number of vaccines administered remains at 393. JAN. 24: One new […]
Meet author Ian Hamilton Feb. 4
Join in a virtual conversation with author Ian Hamilton on his latest book, ‘Fortune’, Thursday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. The riveting novel features fan-favourite Uncle Chow Tung, who is called upon to end a violent turf war between rival gangs and stop a new organized crime bureau of the Hong Kong plice from eliminating […]
Fun for all with PEC Library Lockdown programs
Though the County’s libraries are closed, there are plenty of services and programs available.
County gains $1.1M in provincial infrastructure funding
Prince Edward County will receive $1,147,499 of $8.5 million going to Bay of Quinte municipalities to address infrastructure needs. Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith made the announcement of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding Monday. The funds are to be used for roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. “This funding addresses our government’s commitment […]
H.J. McFarland residents to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Residents of H.J. McFarland Memorial Home are to receive the COVID-19 vaccination Thursday, Jan. 28. A team from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is to conduct the vaccine clinic at the municipality’s long-term care home. Extra staff are to be on hand to monitor residents after they receive the vaccine. Residents are to receive the […]
Snowmobile accident claims life of Picton man
A 24-year-old Picton man has died as a result from injuries from a snowmobile accident. Constable Susanne Cox states that shortly after 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 members of the Bancroft OPP and Hastings County Paramedics responded to a trail near Weslemkoon Lake Road, east of Silva Lake in Tudor-Cashel Township. Jamie Ferguson, 24, was transported […]
Concern about process and details to restore former summer camp
By Sharon Harrison A re-zoning application for a former summer camp at Roblin Lake has drawn community concern over notifications and if approved, what changes would be allowed. Comments on the Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc., application were heard from 11 members of the public at the virtual planning committee meeting last wee, though […]
HUB offering emergency child care
The HUB Child and Family Centre is offering emergency child care to those who apply and fit the necessary criteria as approved by Prince Edward – Lennox & Addington Social Services (PELASS). Licensed Home Care Child is child care provided in the private residence of the caregiver who is affiliated with and monitored by The […]
Challenges focus of online rural municipal conference
County representatives will connect virtually with provincial and municipal officials next week to explore ways of tackling the unique challenges faced by rural municipalities. A delegation led by Mayor Steve Ferguson will join hundreds of participants at the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference Jan. 25-26. In addition to attending sessions and workshops, County […]
