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Of birds, budding bulbs and indoor blooms (and baby bloom)
Bird activity in the late April garden is intense and often interesting, not as intense as it will be in the hopefully warmer month of May, but it’s a great time for watching a variety of birds return to the garden, as well as observing bird behaviour. It’s pure delight to hear joyful birdsong, especially […]
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 […]
Library volunteers are top shelf; and more author events
Every spring, Volunteer Canada recognizes National Volunteer Week – this year from April 27 to May 3. Many dedicated individuals help enhance the offerings at the County’s libraries, and we’re so grateful for their assistance. A longstanding group of library volunteers includes the many individuals who provide home delivery of library materials to people who […]
OPP warn of mail scams
Prince Edward OPP advise people to be cautious, and vigilant, regarding scams in the mail. “Recently, several incidents have been reported to police regarding fraudsters contacting individuals through mail, claiming they have won the lottery or are entitled to an unclaimed life insurance policy,” said Cst. Nicole Cordingley, PEC Media Relations, Community Safety Officer. While […]
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, […]
Full burn ban Friday to help reduce risk while firefighters attend funeral
The County of Prince Edward will be under a full burn ban throughout the municipality from midnight Friday, April 25 until 12:01 a.m. Saturday, April 26. A limited number of fire fighters will be available throughout the day on Friday, April 25 as they attend the funeral of Jim Young, Deputy Fire Chief for the […]
Children ‘egg-cited’ about a good old-fashioned egg hunt
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The smiles were big, the sun was shining, the eggs aplenty, and the air felt giddy with excitement as a plan was hatched for the many families who came out for the egg-streme sport of egg hunting. There was a lot of scrambling happening this Easter Sunday (postponed from Saturday […]
County Reads best book debate opens Authors Festival
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While residents clean up from a weekend of freezing rain, hope for spring to arrive intensifies with the arrival of April on Tuesday, and soon, spring flowers, April showers, and also the County Reads Debate. The annual event, based on the national Canada Reads, is popular and much-anticipated, where […]
Newest potential measles exposure sites include hospital in Picton April 11
APRIL 15: The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of more potential measles exposure at several sites, related to a new single positive case of measles. This round of locations includes Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on April 11, between noon and 3:30 p.m. If you attended the hospital, or the following locations […]
Library Authors Festival celebrates the established, and the up and coming April 25-26
The County Library Authors Festival is an annual April tradition that celebrates both established, and up and coming Canadian authors. This year’s series, which returns April 24-26, is packed with interesting authors, each with a unique perspective and across a number of genres. The organizing committee aims for a balance between well-known authors and publishers […]
