Author Archive for Sue Capon
Junk dumped at Thrift Store steals thousands of dollars from hospital donations
UPDATE May 19 – Mayor Robert Quaiff, making a request of Acting CAO James Hepburn, has provided confirmation that the expenses of garbage in the County continue to outweigh the revenue and the additional charge to taxpayers (using 2014 numbers), is $123,000. The following is a summary of revenues and contracted costs for garbage (excludes […]
Am I in Trouble? question hard to hear as answer is usually, “yes”
Consequences of poor decisions can follow you for the rest of your life. That’s the lesson learned today by hundreds of students at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute – and one that will be presented tonight, to parents, guardians and members of the community. The PEC OPP, along with local support agencies, presented “Am I In […]
New Walk for Alzheimer’s to help Make Memories Matter
The Alzheimer Society of Hastings Prince Edward will host a Walk for Alzheimer’s in Wellington Saturday, June 13 as part of the nationwide launch of the new walk. Walks will roll out in more than 120 communities across Canada in May and June, uniting people with one common mission: a world without Alzheimer’s disease. Participants […]
Youngest angler snags largest fish at Kids and Cops derby
The youngest and shortest angler caught the largest fish at Saturday’s Kids and Cops fishing derby at the Bloomfield Millpond. The trophy went to Knox Stevens, 16mos, who caught an eight-inch catfish with some help from his dad, Eddie. Ethan Stasko won the trophy for catching the most fish, at two – a catfish and […]
‘Ontario has so much to offer’ – Lt.-Gov. says on County visit
Elizabeth Dowdeswell is focusing on what is on the minds of people in the province, and Ontario’s place in the world, as she embarks on her five-year term as the 29th Lieutenant Governor. On a visit to Shire Hall, Friday afternoon, she noted she still feels new to the position of being the province’s representative […]
Officers Pedal for Hope in the County
The sun has been shining on the fourth annual Pedal for Hope cycling tour for childhood cancer as it rolls through Prince Edward County to share positive messages of hope, healing and healthy living in support of children and teenagers who battle cancer. Over 10 days, 17 officers, with 10 support crew […]
Big Island Marsh fires under investigation
Marsh fires believed to be intentionally set are now officially under investigation by the Prince Edward County OPP detachment and the County Fire Department. “There have been several marsh fires at Big Island in recent years,” said Anthony Mann, Community Services Officer with the PEC OPP, noting the fires on April 11, 2015 and on […]
New unit at QHC to help dementia patients
The number of older adults with dementia or age-related brain dysfunction is growing in the region – estimated to number about 10,000 in south eastern Ontario – and most, at some point, will experience “problematic behaviour” that can escalate in a traditional hospital setting. Upon opening March 26, the first four patients have been admitted […]
County open for business with $10 million investment in tech start ups
A $10 million public-private investment announced Thursday morning is expected to create jobs and develop the “knowledge-based economy” through early stage technology companies and enterprises. The Prince Edward Lennox and Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC) will establish the early stage technology fund with $5 million in federal funding and $5 million in private […]
County sailor first to join Canadian Ocean Racing program
His sights are set on competing in the world’s most extreme ocean racing events but first, the County’s favourite young sailor has to do his time sanding, scrubbing and cleaning the boat. Sandy Macpherson, 21, was named the first ‘aspiring offshore athlete’ to join the Canadian Ocean Racing program. His first duty is a six-week […]
