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Accolade Award honours PEC OPP Sergeant
A Prince Edward County OPP officer was awarded a Partnership Accolade Award by Command Staff of the Ontario Provincial Police at General Headquarters in Orillia. Sgt. Paul Leblanc was recognized for partnership building in 2021 that reduced police calls for service at a local youth facility by using Ontario’s Mobilization and Engagement Model (OMEM) of […]
Donations continue to get new x-ray machine at County’s hospital
The purchase of a new x-ray machine for the County’s hospital in Picton moves closer to reality with support from The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 in Wellington. Ken MacMillan, on behalf of the branch 160 Poppy Fund Committee, presented Briar Boyce of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $2,000 raised through […]
100 People Who Care PEC boost Picton HOPE Centre projects
A $7,600 donation from 100 People Who Care Prince Edward County will boost projects at Picton’s HOPE centre. This is the 19th donation made by the group’s no-fuss funding program in which four times a year, members contribute $100 cheques, and if they wish, nominate a worthy charity. Three charity names are drawn from a […]
Community Carol Service Group donation hits all the right notes
The return of the Community Carol Service following a pandemic hiatus was music to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s ears. The group, along with five other local church choirs returned to the popular Christmas Carol Service at Picton United Church and the sweet sounds of holiday carols inspired more than 400 attendees to […]
‘Smart’ rest at the hospital thanks to the Royal Canadian Legion
With support from the Royal Canadian Legion, the place where hospital patients spend most of their time just got a little more comfortable. Diane Kennedy, president of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 in Picton, presented members of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $8,500 Feb. 10. The funds were awarded […]
Vote for Hudgin Log House short-listed in national ‘Next Great Save Competition’
UPDATE: People voted 6,614 times over the course of the competition! SSJI notes even though, it did not win, the contest helped launch the Hudgin Log House onto a national stage where people from coast to coast could learn about the restoration project and the history of the house and the Hudgin family. The contest […]
Chamber of Commerce honours excellence in business at ‘final virtual’ awards ceremony
Prince Edward County’s Chamber of Commerce honoured leadership and business excellence during its third, and expected to be final virtual event – with plans for the 2023 awards to be held live in November. “We continue to be impressed by the entrepreneurial talent and spirit of PEC businesses,” said Duarte Da Silva, chair of the […]
Hospital staff honoured for dedication when storm closed the County
Quinte Health honoured staff from the County’s hospital for their commitment to patients, and each other, during the major winter storm Christmas weekend that closed roads following rain, high winds and heavy snow. The Quinte Health Board of Directors expressed gratitude at its January meeting, impressed with the level of teamwork and commitment displayed at […]
Picton Metro’s heart-warming effort for four-year-old’s birthday delights community
Thanks to social media, an entire community feels like it celebrated a unique birthday party with a four-year-old and is applauding efforts made by Picton’s Metro grocery store to make the day memorable. With thousands of views and positive comments racking in, Mom Hadas Brajtman had shared on Facebook, the “real feel good story” and […]
Record-breaking festival funds hospital equipment
People supporting the 29th annual Festival of Trees raised a record-breaking $60,000 which will be used to purchase a ‘Trophon’ needed to disinfect ultrasound probes and three vital signs monitor mounts for the emergency department at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). On Friday, a small group of Prince Edward County Memorial Hosptial Auxiliary volunteers […]
