All Entries in the "Letters and Opinion" Category
Auxiliary volunteers the heart and soul of PECMH
Faded shades of pink and vibrant hues of red surround me every day. These colours are synonymous with my friends in the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, who just celebrated their 80th anniversary this week. I have the privilege of working closely with these volunteers day in and day out and it doesn’t take […]
Radiology a better place thanks to Dr. J
In 2010 a state-of-the-art digital radiography department was completed at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital as a result of generous donations from the community. However, this was not the first time that the x-ray dept had been updated. In 1984 Radiologist Dr. Andrew Jamieson was hired by the PECMH Board of Directors as head of […]
Start change right here in The County
What a lovely Sunday morning in the County. Sunny skies, coffee in hand, listening to the radio, CBC radio that is. A wonderful description of how we can all work together by Canadian Storey teller, Stewart Mclean, who this week visited Hudson, Quebec. His description of how it used to be and how the town has changed to […]
PECI class of ’65 planning spring reunion
Are you curious about old friends and acquaintances? The “PECI Class of 65” is organizing a 50th anniversary reunion for the spring of 2015. The class of 65 moniker includes those in Grades 12 or 13 during 1965. However, an invitation is extended to all who were with us in high school in the mid-60s […]
Foreign workers glitch threatens Music at Port Milford
Recently, in a story “Port Milford Summer Music Camp wrapping up 28th year”, author Jack Evans pointed out the economic and tourism benefits and the musical reputation this internationally known program has brought to Prince Edward County. Its balance of high level Canadian and American artists has brought students (and their families) from Canada, the […]
It’s never too late to support community
I had the pleasure of attending a fundraising concert at the beautiful historic Picton United Church last week, held by local musicians and entertainers to help defray legal costs of the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists as they proceed to the Appeal Court of Ontario. Their very worthwhile goal is to keep Prince Edward County’s […]
Disappointed council deferred winery’s zoning request
Over the years, I have watched County Council vote on many issues. The vote by nine councillors to defer Hillier Creek Winery’s request to alter its zoning to enable it to host weddings and special events in their reconstructed barn was very perplexing to me. When the application went before a committee of council last […]
Reduction of registered nurses affects patient safety, quality of care
I am a concerned Loyalist College/Brock University nursing student writing to implore the public to petition the government regarding the severe reduction of more than 1,000 registered nurses since 2012 and to increase public awareness regarding this alarming issue (Haslam-Stroud, 2014). This is not an issue that should be taken lightly, nor is this an […]
Pleased with ‘elect more women’ program
We want to acknowledge and thank the women who participated in the series of “Elect More Women” workshops held in March and April, as well as the many who expressed support for the concept either through Facebook or in person. This initiative was developed to move towards a council that more closely reflects the demographic […]
Farmers ask why their rules are not same for turbine companies
Open letter to Ramona Afante, Senior Project Evaluator Ministry of the Environment, Operations Division Environmental Approvals Branch, Approval Services 2 St. Clair Avenue West, Floor 12A Toronto, ON, M4V 1L5 re: EBR Registry Number: 012-1279 (Open letter to MOE concerning a proposed wind energy project that contravenes OMAF advice to farmers) Dear Ms. Afante: We […]
