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Partnerships enhance fun events with the libraries
At the County library branches, we’re always looking for opportunities to partner with other groups and organizations in our community – this includes the municipal recreation committees who work hard to create events and programming to bring neighbours together. Recently the Athol Recreation Committee held a trivia night, and the library was able to lend […]
Organizations team up to cook Meals on Wheels for County seniors
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association has been delivering hot Meals on Wheels to County residents for 45 years. Following the retirement of long-time meal provider Bill Grieve, of Wheelhouse & Occasions Catering, the organization was in need of a second local meal provider for the program. Debbie MacDonald Moynes, Executive Director […]
Movie review , knitting, line dancing and more for seniors in June
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 to tell province it opposes strong mayor powers
By Sharon Harrison “I cannot see any reason why any of the strong mayor powers would be used, and it’s safe to say that it’s my intention that this remains business as usual,” said County mayor Steve Ferguson. The meaning, details. some implications and processes of strong mayor powers, as they relate to Prince Edward […]
Quinte Health gains $236,000 in base funding to expand violence and sexual assault response program
The province is providing Quinte Health an additional $236,000 in base funding to expand services provided by its Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Response Program. Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte made the announcement, noting new base funding allocated in 2024-2025 will provide $140,000 for enhanced nursing supports, and $96,000 for a clinical […]
Blasting work in Picton May 28 – June 11
Contractors will be conducting blasting work at the site of the new long-term care facility located at 90 Finnegan Drive in Picton. Blasting work is to occur weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., beginning Tuesday, May 28 through to Wednesday, June 11. Multiple blasts during the day are anticipated to occur on the following […]
Wellington Main to reopen June 1; construction update
The section of Wellington Main Street between the water and wastewater treatment plants, and Cleminson Street, is slated to reopen officially Sunday, June 1. The municipality reports crews are currently laying the asphalt base before the road reopens. Later this summer, a second layer of asphalt will be applied to this section of Wellington Main […]
County reports $1.2 million received from 2024 tourism accommodation tax
As a new tourism season gets underway, County staff report collecting more than $1.2 million in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenue for 2024. In her report for Tuesday night’s council meeting, Rebecca Carter, Financial Services Supervisor, states that after administrative costs, $1,255,458 was divided between the municipality (50 per cent), StayPEC (formerly the Prince Edward […]
Blue Box for business ends July 17; changes to pick up day for some residents
Curbside recycling pick up for businesses – commercial institutional and industrial – stops as of July 17. Prince Edward County has more than 600 ineligible sources that will no longer be picked up after the transition. The newly “ineligible” sources also include municipal buildings, daycares, places of worship, campgrounds and not-for-profit organizations. The change means these […]
More than 45 local performers supporting County FM Radiothon June 5-8
Prince Edward County’s non-profit, volunteer-driven, community radio station – 99.3 County FM – is here because of the community’s support. The 11th annual Radiothon returns to 99.3 County FM Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8 with an amazing assortment of live performances from more than 45 local musicians. “The radiothon is the non-profit […]
