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Carver auctions spoons for County’s new hospital
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation loves it when donors stir things up in a good way. To help beat the lockdown blues, Ken deBoer hand carved wooden spoons over the month of January and auctioned them off on his Instagram page (@theshedhandmade). His labour of love raised $1,350 and he donated the proceeds […]
Chamber honours County businesses with COVID-safe awards night
By Sharon Harrison In a first and online celebration, the Chamber of Commerce presented six awards honouring leadership and business excellence in Prince Edward County. Despite broadcasting from an empty and echoey Armoury in downtown Picton, there was plenty of excitement and banter among the online community watching. Ticket holders enjoyed awards night swag bags […]
County cub reporter interviews greats for Black History month
An 11-year-old Prince Edward County powerhouse for change will help residents meet some of the nation’s fascinating citizens during Black History Month broadcasts. Rihanna Harris, a Grade 6 virtual student at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, will join 99.3 County FM volunteer broadcaster Lynn Pickering as a special correspondent on The County Grapevine show throughout February. […]
Victory Pin presented virtually to last Second World War vet of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte
Local Veteran Recognized for Service by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Veterans Affairs Lawrence MacAulay, and MP for Bay of Quinte Neil Ellis With a little help from his friends, Austin Fuller, 99, the last surviving Second World War veteran of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte was thanked by the Prime Minister […]
County library lovers exceed matching goal; next chapter is spring construction
Prince Edward County has given its library a big hug – exceeding a fundraising goal by $15,000 and will expect to see a spring start to construction of the new branch in Picton. An anonymous donor promised up to match up to $100,000 in donations, and library lovers across the County not only met, but […]
Ode to Joy captures picture-perfect donation for new hospital
The spirit of Christmas was at an all time high at ANDARA Gallery in Bloomfield. As part of their ‘Ode to Joy’ art show and sale, Tara Wilkinson and Andrew Csafordi, artist-owners of the gallery, decorated their century-old barn with a 15-foot Christmas tree from Denmar Farms and welcomed guests to visit for a COVID-safe, […]
Support helps Picton Salvation Army Community Church relieve pandemic strain on local families
Many County families feeling the strain of COVID-19 this holiday season were thankful for support of the Salvation Army in Picton. The Salvation Army Picton Community Church worked with several community partners to bring joy by providing Christmas hampers, trees and toys for children. This year, volunteers faced a 35 per cent increase in families requesting […]
Runners support hospital despite marathon’s cancellation
Community support came running in from County Marathon participants even though there was no race this year. Mark Henry, on behalf of the County Marathon committee presented Briar Boyce of the PECMH Foundation with $2,500 last week. Part of the funds were collected from participants who donated in anticipation of there being a race in […]
Local family hopes gift inspires giving
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation received an early Christmas gift from a local family. The foundation celebrated a gift of $500 from the grandchildren of Terry and Linda Byford and their children Joe Byford; Clay and Marianne Byford; Lindsay and Brandon Elliott and Miranda and Aaron Bucci. The gift supports PECM Hospital’s most […]
Federal funding supports local Royal Canadian Legions
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis announced $65,070 in funding to help local Royal Canadian Legions with their operational costs, so they can continue providing support for veterans in need. The Veterans Organizations Emergency Support Fund is part of Canada’s COVID-19 Economic Response Plan designed to help protect jobs, provide emergency support and keep businesses […]
