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George Wright Blvd dedication honours former police chief, distinguished soldier
The County hosted a dedication ceremony for George Wright Boulevard providing access from Loyalist Parkway at the new Foodland plaza, and eventually extending into the new subdivision. Second World War veteran George Wright is one of Prince Edward County’s most distinguished soldiers, first with the Hastings Prince Edward Regiment. He was also among 13 members […]
County resident earns national award for connecting wildlife and people
A County resident who advocates for co-existence of wildlife and people in healthy, connected landscape design has won a national award. On Tuesday, Nina-Marie Lister won the Margolese National Design for Living $50,000 prize issued by the School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture at the University of British Columbia for being “a Canadian who has […]
South Shore clean up to become annual event to raise awareness of unique habitat
By John Lowry More than area residents in scattered groups were on the hunt along the south shoreline of the County last Saturday – on the hunt for garbage that is. And thanks to their efforts, the South Shore is a much cleaner place today. The volunteers scoured the beaches and access roads of the […]
Hospital Auxiliary fulfills million dollar pledge to Back the Build
It’s a million-dollar day for the future home of a new hospital as Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteers presented the hospital Foundation team with their fifth and final pledge installment to help Back the Build. The donation installment of $116,000 completed the Auxiliary’s pledge of raising $1M, having made its first payment in […]
Income tax returns by donation raises $2,000 for new hospital
CHEERS! from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to Scott Lavender and Barbara Shuster, on behalf of IG Wealth Management, who presented $2,000 to help Back the Build for a new hospital in Prince Edward County. Lavender and Shuster, who both reside in Prince Edward County, are certified financial planners. This past spring, they […]
Wellington Legion supports need for medical equipment at County’s hospital
Pictured at QHC PECMH from left, are: Ken MacMillan, poppy fund chair for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160; Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation and Briar Boyce, senior development officer of the PECMH Foundation. Sue Vincent photoAs the need for priority medical equipment never stops, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital is grateful for […]
Picton Metro and shoppers raise more than $16,000 for new hospital
Shoppers at Picton’s Metro grocery store have shown what partnership in action looks like by raising $16,781 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign for a new hospital in the County. The money was raised in a combination of customer donations between July 29 to Aug. 11, 2021 and […]
Long-time PEC farm family honours parents with Back the Build donation
A local farm family with deep roots in the community has stepped forward with a gift that will honour parents and help build Prince Edward County’s new hospital. John Conley and his wife, Penny, were looking for a way to honour the memory of his parents, Ruth and Oscar. They decided the best way to […]
Car wash makes a splash for new hospital campaign
Pictured at the Wellings of Picton from left: Shannon Coull, executive director of the PECMH Foundation; Cathy Kewley, Wellings of Picton; Jessica Yarrow, Wellings of Picton; Rachel Henry, general manager of the Wellings of Picton; Lynn Colwell, Wellings of Picton and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign co-chair. Briar Boyce photoArmed with buckets and sponges, […]
100 People Who Care support Hospice Prince Edward
100 People Who Care PEC members showed their love for Hospice Prince Edward this week, presenting an $8,000 donation to support its many services. This marks one dozen donations the membership has made to charities in Prince Edward County. The group meets quarter (online during the pandemic) to select its recipient from member nominations. It […]
