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Pilot project invites boaters to use cleaning system to help manage invasive species
The County is participating in a pilot project involving a free of charge boat cleaning station to be set up over the next two months at several boat launches. All watercraft, including boats, canoes, and kayaks, are potential carriers of invasive species that cause significant harm to local ecosystems by outcompeting with native species and […]
Third time a charm for County cyclist at World Gran Fondo
The County’s favourite senior cyclist says the third time was a charm at the World Gran Fondo race in Aalborg Denmark last Sunday – but it wasn’t without a snag and bump along the way. Rob Legge, 75, of Cressy, reports a satisfying 14th place finish among 28 athletes in the age 75-79 category at […]
Hospital receives a ‘lift’ from the Legion
In the midst of its continued quest to raise funds for priority medical equipment, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is grateful for continued support from the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. A $2,000 donation from Branch 160 supported the purchase of a new patient lift that assists caregivers who care for patients […]
Masking returns at Quinte Health
Mandatory masking for staff, patients and visitors in patient-facing areas of Quinte Health hospitals and community-based programs was reinstated Sept. 3 n advance of the respiratory illness season and is to continue until spring 2025. People are to wear a mask in emergency departments, clinics, waiting rooms, diagnostic imaging and inpatient units (including when visiting […]
Millennium trail detour in Wellington
Millennium Trail users in Wellington will detour through the town during September as work is related to the Wellington water and sewer trunk construction project is to begin Sept. 3. During tree removal and brushing over several weeks, the trail will be closed between Belleville and Consecon streets. Trail users will be directed around the […]
Jazz, Wine and Art Event raises more than $5,000 for south shore conservation efforts
Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters, sponsors and 200 participants, the South Shore Joint Initiative raised more than $5,000 for conservation efforts during last week’s Jazz, Wine and Art event. “We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing time we had and the incredible support we received,” said Cheryl Anderson, of the SSJI. […]
Respect shipping is part of our culture
To the Editor: In 1784 Kanien’kehá:ka and Loyalists arrived in the Quinte region. Prince Edward County was so named on 16 July 1792. By 1850, the County had a population of around 20,000, dropping to a low of 16,700 in 1920, and stable at around 25,000 for the last eighty years. Under various municipal structures, […]
Bloomfield library celebrates 101 years of community
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “For over a century now, this small but mighty library has been a cornerstone of our community, and I know with everyone’s hard work, that is going to continue for a very long time,” said councillor Phil St-Jean, at the Bloomfield-Hallowell Public Library’s 101st birthday party celebration Friday afternoon. […]
PEC Conservancy group seeks legal challenge on settlement between Picton Terminals and municipality
The citizen group PEC Conservancy has sought legal advice which advises council not to pass its bylaw for the terms of settlement with Picton Terminals which is to go to the Sept. 10 council agenda; then would be signed. Leslie Stewart, on behalf of County Conservancy, states the group is opposed to the recent settlement […]
Municipality launches tenant support programs and rental housing inventory
The County is offering new services in support of housing needs for tenants. Funded by the province’s Homelessness Prevention Program through Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services, the municipality’s Housing Help Program aims to assist tenants with finding, and keeping, rental housing units. A rental housing education series of free workshops is to launch this […]
