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School board award honours PECI teacher’s methods of mindfulness
Grade 2 teacher Teresa Mason, at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, was one of 13 school board employees to receive the school’s highest recognition during an Inspiring Excellence Awards celebration. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board awards Inspiring Excellence Awards to employees who make significant contributions to student achievement and well-being through their commitment to, […]
Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance repairs needed to save building
By Sharon Harrison The disrepair and on-going deterioration of the Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance was discussed at the recent Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee meeting – with the hope that the roof could be fixed before winter if the building is to be saved. The Old Boy’s Entrance building, closest to Main Street, was […]
Community Living Month kicks off 60th anniversary milestone
It’s a milestone Community Living Prince Edward (CLPE) will be commemorating all year long. The local non-profit is celebrating 60 years of championing inclusion, empowerment, and belonging during May is Community Living Month. “It was evident to everyone who gathered at the recent Mayor’s Lunch at the Elk’s Lodge in Picton that 2025 is going […]
Support triples for CT scanner for new hospital
A donation from the Picton Rotary Club toward a CT scanner for the new hospital had triple the impact thanks to a matching initiative with the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation. The $5,000 gift from Rotarians was made in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s CT Scanner campaign, which concluded last week. As […]
County Sustainability bursaries support chicken tractors; bee breeder
The winner the 2025 County Sustainability Group Ecological Farmer Bursary will be adding chicken tractors to their farm this year. Hans Ning, of Paper Kite Farm in Black River, has been a past winner, “who continues to impress us with the outstanding work they’re doing,” said Don Ross, the the County Sustainability Group. “They are […]
Free composters and tree saplings as Earth Day events wrap up this weekend
Prince Edward County is wrapping up this year’s Earth Day activities with several events Saturday, May 3 and Sunday, May 4 – including composter and tree sapling giveaways and encouragement to participate in free roadside give and take. The municipality is giving away a limited supply of composters on a first come, first served basis […]
Disaster assistance response training in the County
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel plan to conduct a training exercise in, and around, Prince Edward County, from April 28 to May 2 related to humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities. “This is an annually scheduled training exercise for CAF personnel and is designed to prepare high-readiness members to deploy around the world in response […]
Voters choose Liberal Chris Malette as Bay of Quinte’s new MP
Bay of Quinte riding voters have chosen Liberal candidate Chris Malette to represent them in Ottawa in a minority government lead by Mark Carney. Malette took the lead in the Bay of Quinte riding as soon as the first polls reported, and kept his lead – albeit close at times – over Conservative candidate Ryan […]
Discussions begin on managing County assets – starting with roads
By Sharon Harrison Working sessions with council and staff have begun a process of in-depth discussions on the extensive topic of how the municipality’s assets (roads, bridges, buildings, equipment, facilities, vehicle fleets -including fire department, and parks and recreation facilities) are managed. Essentially, an Asset Management Plan (AMP) allows the municipality to plan for […]
Quinte Conservation pauses parking fees Sunday
In honour of Earth Week, and to celebrate the warmer weather and longer days, Quinte Conservation is pausing the parking fee requirement at its conservation areas Sunday, April 27. “Sunday is the perfect opportunity for residents to step into nature and discover the many incredible things that are available at our areas,” said Tammy Smith, […]
