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Newest potential measles exposure sites include hospital in Picton April 11
APRIL 15: The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of more potential measles exposure at several sites, related to a new single positive case of measles. This round of locations includes Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on April 11, between noon and 3:30 p.m. If you attended the hospital, or the following locations […]
Advance polls for federal election open all weekend
The federal election day is Monday, April 28. Advance voting takes place this weekend from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street East, Picton on: Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21 People can also vote at the local Elections Canada, (until […]
Library Authors Festival celebrates the established, and the up and coming April 25-26
The County Library Authors Festival is an annual April tradition that celebrates both established, and up and coming Canadian authors. This year’s series, which returns April 24-26, is packed with interesting authors, each with a unique perspective and across a number of genres. The organizing committee aims for a balance between well-known authors and publishers […]
Question on structure of council to be on 2026 election ballot
By Sharon Harrison Council heard details of the steps required for adding a question to the ballot for next year’s municipal election as it pertains to the governance structure of council (size of council, ward boundaries, etc.). While council received the report from the corporate and legislative services department for information purposes only, during Thursday’s […]
Firsthand insight into senior’s services for better health and wellness
In December 2024, Ameliasburgh resident Judith Zelmanovits sustained a leg fracture while travelling in Mexico. Shortly after returning home, her husband George became ill, requiring surgery. “I knew that we needed help to continue living at home independently, and my first call was to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors to arrange Meals on Wheels,” […]
Government we elect will have unprecedented tasks to perform
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Sometimes we have to do things that we really don’t want to do but we know that doing those things are for the best in the end. New parents really don’t like getting up at 2am and 4am and 6 am to feed the baby. Who likes cleaning out the cat […]
County among 169 municipalities proposed for ‘strong mayor powers’
Prince Edward County is among 169 more municipalities proposed to gain “strong mayor powers” from the province, effective May 1 “to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario.” Also on the list are nearby municipalities of Bancroft, Brighton, Cobourg, Greater Napanee, Port Hope and Quinte West. […]
Council approves soccer association shed as project of community interest
The Prince Edward County Soccer Association will be moving forward with plans to build replace a shed with council approval Tuesday night to be a project of community interest, which allows receipts to be given for donations. Council also approved the use of security cameras at the shed to deter vandalism. In their deputation, David […]
100+ Women Who Care support Reaching for Rainbows
The 100+ Women Who Care Quinte charity showed its support for the empowering Reaching For Rainbows program in Picton as a recipient of its quarterly giving program. The $6,500 contribution “means everything,” said Beth Lafay, Reaching for Rainbows Executive Director. “The program is so small, so grass roots. “As a woman who grew up in […]
Observing early spring days and finding colour
The early days of April are an interesting time for observing the land that makes up the garden, with some days more wintry than spring-like. April offers a prelude to what will come, excitement and anticipation growing for what may soon be. It’s that time of year that feels like we are on the cusp […]
