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Carol McIntosh joins Hospice circle of outstanding volunteers
Carol McIntosh has joined the June Callwood Circle of Outstanding Volunteers. Hospice Prince Edward announce McIntosh as the 2020 recipient of award, which honours the late journalist, author and social activist who founded or co-founded more than 50 Canadian social action organizations. Nominated by the hospices they serve, the volunteers exemplify the spirit and dedication […]
Rotary puts $500 into Salvation Army Christmas campaign
CHEERS! to The Rotary Club of Picton, for a $500 donation to The Salvation Army in support of its Christmas program. From left, President John Clarke and Rotarian Doug Snider with Salvation Army Lieutenants Joe and Donna Ludlow. Volunteers will be out this year with Christmas kettles from Thursday, Nov. 13 to Thursday, Dec. 24. […]
‘Fangtastic’ support for County’s new hospital from Waring Haunted Hotel
For staff at the Waring House Restaurant and Inn, getting into the Halloween spirit was about much more than just the scares this year. Staff transformed the Inn into a haunted hotel Halloween walk-through during the weekends leading up to and including Halloween. More than 600 people – young and not-so-young walking through helped raise […]
COVID-19 grant program delivers support to local groups
The municipality and The County Foundation have awarded grants to 33 community groups and organizations through the Municipal COVID-19 Recovery Grant program. “These groups are at the heart of our community. Unfortunately, the pandemic has put undue hardship on them and really hampered their fundraising opportunities,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “I am hopeful that this […]
OPP program helping Keep County Kids Warm
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Prince Edward County Detachment and volunteers are distributing outdoors clothing this week for participants in the Keep Kids Warm program. “Thanks to the hard work of volunteers and generous donations from businesses and community members, approximately 65 children will be receiving snowsuits, boots, mittens and hats just in time for the […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual $1.5M gift ‘ensures’ commitment to County’s new hospital
A gift of $1.5 million from Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance to the build of the County’s new hospital came with a surprise helicopter ‘fly-over’ Thursday morning. During the announcement, the helicopter, believed to be part of the Royal Canadian Air Force tactical low flying exercise going on this week in the County, came in […]
Legion Branch 160 adds steam to hospital’s equipment fund
Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 160 Poppy Fund Committee in Wellington presented $2,000 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation – funds raised through the 2019 poppy fund campaign. The hospital is in need of a new food steamer to prepare patient meals at a cost of $11,435 and the foundation was […]
Thankful diners support hospital build at Waring House art show and sale
A coronavirus safe meal with a side serving of the arts raised $1,200 to Back the Build of the new County hospital. People dining at the Waring House on Thanksgiving weekend supported a showcase of works by a dozen members of the Arts on Main Gallery who offered 20 per cent of the proceeds to […]
Picton Beer Store and patrons raise $20,776 for County’s new hospital
CHEERS! to Prince Edward County beer store customers who helped the store hand over $20,776 to the build of the County’s new hospital. Beer Store customers across Ontario have been doing their part since the COVID-19 pandemic began back in March. The Beer Store then announced customers could choose to donate proceeds of their empty […]
Hospital Auxiliary crafters helping Keep Kids Warm
Joyce Minaker, manager of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary craft group volunteers, turned over 379 hats and 56 pairs of mitts to Barb Sills, one of the organizers for the local OPP Keep Kids Warm winter wear program, and PEC Acting Sergeant Jeremy Weise. Keep Kids Warm supports working families and those in […]
