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Carrying Place resident wins $1 million
Robert Meagher, of Carrying Place, can “dream to the Max” after winning a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the Aug. 13, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Free Flow on Loyalist Parkway, in Carrying Place. LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won $8 billion since 2009, including 108 jackpot wins and […]
Hospital grateful for council support to fulfil $4.5 million pledge
Council members past and present were thanked for their decisions to back the build of a new hospital for Prince Edward County. With construction now underway, council this week heard an update on the $153.8 million project from Shannon Coull, executive director for the hospital foundation, and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign co-chair. The […]
Hospital auxiliary celebrates 90th year honouring its volunteers
Celebrating its 90th year, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honoured the impressive dedication of its many volunteers during an appreciation event Sunday at the Wellington on the Lake Community Centre. More than 85 volunteers and invited guests were in attendance for the lunch and refreshments. Greetings were brought by Peggy Payne, chairperson of […]
Family’s legacy gift honours above and beyond care at County’s hospital
For John and Geri Della Bosca, incredible care they received at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) became an integral part of their legacy. Both John and Geri had occasions to use the hospital and felt the team at PECMH consistently went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable, noting they were treated with […]
Community celebration marks hospital construction milestone
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “Today, we are celebrating something that will change our history. We are making history right now, we are building a brand-new hospital,” announced Shannon Coull, executive director with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). “This is the largest project our community has ever undertaken.” “Today marks a […]
Fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to Stark Family Fund
Seniors in Prince Edward County will see fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to a grant from the Stark Family Fund to purchase an additional debriding machine (which takes debris away as it is filed from the client). The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association was thankful for the funding received from the […]
Civic recognition honours Jim Dunlop’s service to County and community
Honouring a lifetime of service to County and community, Jim Dunlop, of Wellington, was presented a Civic Recognition Certificate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Dunlop was the final warden of Prince Edward County in 1997, before amalgamation, and a three term councillor representing Wellington. Throughout his lifetime in the County, he has also been active […]
Bake Off raises record funds for County’s hospital
The 15th annual Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge united more than 20 bakers and 40 bidders who demonstrated community spirit, generosity, and the good taste to help back the build of the new County hospital. The Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge is open to businesses and individuals who wish to put their culinary skills before […]
Words connect Bloomfield resident to $250,000
A crossword instant lottery game saw Dale Broadbent, of Bloomfield, scratch her way to winning a $250,000 top prize. A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dale has been playing the lottery with OLG for many years but this is her first big win. “I was sitting in my kitchen, playing my ticket and not paying much […]
Hospital receives a ‘lift’ from the Legion
In the midst of its continued quest to raise funds for priority medical equipment, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is grateful for continued support from the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. A $2,000 donation from Branch 160 supported the purchase of a new patient lift that assists caregivers who care for patients […]
