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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 […]
HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County – Home care providers, hospitality, hospital volunteers needed – and more! Click here to visit The HUB Join Our Team web page
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 […]
Loyalist students shuttle to living classroom at H.J. McFarland
Students from Loyalist College’s Personal Support Worker (PSW) program are participating in a hands-on learning experience developed in partnership with H.J. McFarland Memorial Home. The initiative is an ongoing partnership between the college and H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, with plans for additional cohorts of PSW students to benefit from the community-based learning model in the […]
Flying the flag with elbows up; books sales and festivals
Many more residents across Prince Edward County are flying the Canadian flag thanks to a recent initiative by Picton Home Hardware. Close to 200 flags were sold for the low price of only $10, less than cost and they were “flying” off the shelves at the Picton Branch as people want to show their Canadian […]
Bay of Quinte MPP takes on parliamentary assistant role
Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp has received the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Premier Doug Ford announced his team of parliamentary assistants, who will support cabinet, on Monday. “It is my pleasure to welcome Ontario’s new and returning team of parliamentary assistants, who will step […]
