All Entries in the "Letters and Opinion" Category
Report summarizes wind and solar developments
Viewpoint: By Gary Mooney We are reaching a tipping point regarding the future of wind and solar energy in the province. The provincial government is being challenged on all sides: · By individuals – lawsuits (Hanna, Chatham-Kent) · By civic and environmental organizations – local projects (Gilead) · By municipalities – moratoriums (PEC and 70 […]
Vital to attend health care meeting Tuesday
Are you concerned about losing 1/3 of our remaining 24 beds at Picton Hospital? If so, there is a meeting about Rural and Norther Health Care coming to Picton. Tuesday, February 15 from 1 – 3:30 p.m. Prince Edward Community Hall, Picton Arena It is sponsored by the Government of Ontario with MPP Rich Johnson […]
No excuse for LHIN and QHC CEO
I am writing regarding the recently announced proposal to remove eight – (8!) beds from Picton Memorial Hospital. It is my understanding that the reason is to accommodate Belleville patients who do not wish to be hospitalized in Picton. “They prefer to be treated close to their homes!” Well, guess what? So do we! There […]
Dinner donation helps feed the bank
The Storehouse Foodbank would like to thank the Wellington Legion Branch 160 for their donation of $500. This donation to the foodbank was surplus funds from donations to the Wellington Legion Community Christmas Dinner. Pictured above is Legion President George Sainsbury, Foodbank President Linda Downey,and 1st Vice President Ken Taylor
Come to the health care table: Fran Renoy
A Round Table meeting on rural health will take place at the community centre in Picton on Tues. Feb. 15 from 1-3:30 PM. This meeting is being held by the Ministry of Health committee on Rural and Northern Healthcare. Twelve rural locations have been chosen from approximately Jan. 30 to Feb. 15. My understanding is […]
New council far from consensus on wind turbines
At the January 27 Committee of the Whole meeting, Councillor Lunn proposed support for a resolution by the Municipality of North Perth calling for a moratorium on industrial wind turbines, pending: · Completion of studies on health, the environment and property values, and · Return of powers to municipalities to establish setbacks specific to their […]
Foot of snow on roads is ridiculous
Letter to the editor: I have to say I am most displeased with the way the County handles snow removal late at night . It was late at night and I had been driving from Rochester, NY to Picton, for six hours. The interstate was clear, the 401 was great; but entering Picton was another […]
It’s not the Bank of Shire
It was said a little while ago that people are starting to think of Shire Hall as “The Bank of Shire Hall”. Everyone who wants some money for one reason or another applies to Shire Hall for a grant. I don’t think there is any other municipality that just gives money away just because they […]
Hospital – This House of Hurting
Jan. 15/11 In the summer of 1998 as I was about to retire from PECMH I remember very clearly having a conversation with a local physician (now retired ) about the imminent amalgamation of our local hospital with QHC. Even though we were assured otherwise we both knew it would only be a matter of […]
Bell thinks PEC is in PEI
I am disgusted by this reply from Bell when I asked them about internet coverage in my area. BELL DOES NOT KNOW WHERE PEC IS: With regards to your email, I understand your concern regarding the availability of Bell Internet DSL service at your address. I am glad to assist you with that. I really […]
