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Rotary event was ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’ to Back the Build
Wellington Rotary Club members presented $13,495.43 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF), Tuesday, representing proceeds from their ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’’ fundraising dinner and dance held in the fall. With this gift, the cllub has raised more than $600,000 for the new hospital, and medical equipment needs for the current hospital. “The Back […]
Waring’s Creek groups invites public to celebrate achievements; learn about challenges
The Waring’s Creek Improvement Association (WCIA) is inviting the public to celebrate its achievements over the past 30 years, and to find out more about its fight to protect the environment and drinking water resources along the only remaining cold water creek in the County. The gathering is set for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 […]
Sunny, cold and snowy weather on the way
Pick up hockey at the Bloomfield Mill Pond began over the holidays, then took a break with milder weather, and is freezing up again with the recent cold temperatures. Sunny, clear and cold weather continues Friday with a high of -5 but feeling like -20 with the wind chill in the morning, and -8 in […]
‘Movement for Good’ supports south shore projects; join easy winter walks
Happy to receive good news for the new year, the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) learned it received a $1,000 grant from Ecclesiastical Insurance’s ‘Movement for Good’ program. The financial contribution will contribute to helping the SSJI volunteers fulfil the mission of preserving the natural beauty of Prince Edward County’s south shore. The public is […]
New Year Levee: Adapting to growth, change, and opportunities
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Welcoming in 2025 at the County’s New Year’s Levee Sunday afternoon, mayor Steve Ferguson highlighted numerous projects in 2024 where gains were made, such as ground-breaking for the new hospital, successful doctor recruitment, progress on the municipality’s long-term care home, and provincial government funding for a regional water plant. […]
Months long Wellington Main closure; 40 days of trail drilling and blasting begins Jan. 13
Work on the Wellington watermain and sanitary sewer project will impact vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Wellington Main Street for the coming months. A section of Wellington Main Street in front of the water and wastewater treatment plants is to be reduced to one lane Monday, Jan. 6 to Monday, Jan. 13. Traffic is to […]
New Year’s Day beach walk despite wet flurries and rain
Some Prince Edward County residents welcomed the new year with a walk at Sandbanks Provincial Park despite the rain and wet flurries on Wednesday, Jan. 1. Thursday is expected to offer a mix of sun and cloud, windy, with flurries and a risk of snow squalls (about 2cm expected), while a snow squall warning is […]
Perfectly Preserved group peels and pickles its way to record-setting donation
Perfectly Preserved wraps up a record-setting 2024 season with its biggest donation to date: the purchase of four items for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, totalling $32,000. These include a point-of-care system to deliver lab-quality results, and three vital signs wall monitors to help boost care in the emergency department. “Considering we do it […]
