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A ‘gourd’ time as Pumpkinfest weighs-in with family fun
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a gourd day in Wellington Saturday, and a very packed one, with brilliant fall foliage indicating the time of year for the annual Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest, followed by the equally world-famous Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off. The morning started off under a misty and overcast sky that soon […]
Shorelands re-designation review launches with public meeting
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison When the current official plan came into effect in 2021, a decision was made at the time to review the shorelands designation of the plan to notably determine two things. At a public information meeting this week, around 80 local residents came out to the Wellington and District Community […]
Watermain break affecting Wellington on the Lake
TUESDAY, OCT. 15: The Water and Wastewater Department is aware of a watermain issue affecting Wellington on the Lake users. Water pressure is to be restored as soon as possible. The Water and Wastewater Department is working to re-pressurize the water supply feeding the customers west of Prince Edward Drive in Wellington, including Wellington on the […]
County resident tests positive for West Nile virus
Ontario Public Health labs have confirmed a positive case of West Nile virus (WNv) in a Prince Edward County resident. While the presence of mosquitoes carrying WNv was reported by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) during the summer of 2024, this is the first human case of WNv reported in Hastings and Prince Edward […]
Ferry returns to 30-minute service Oct. 15
Effective Oct. 15 the Glenora Ferry service will return to its regular winter schedule. One ferry will operate daily, providing service every 30 minutes between 0600h and 0115h. It will depart Glenora on the hour and the half-hour, and Adolphustown at a quarter to and a quarter after the hour.
Hospital auxiliary celebrates 90th year honouring its volunteers
Celebrating its 90th year, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honoured the impressive dedication of its many volunteers during an appreciation event Sunday at the Wellington on the Lake Community Centre. More than 85 volunteers and invited guests were in attendance for the lunch and refreshments. Greetings were brought by Peggy Payne, chairperson of […]
78 fraud incidents in PEC with losses more than $800,000
Prince Edward OPP remind everyone to be cautious of falling victim to fraud. From January to June of 2024, officers have responded to 78 fraud incidents with reported losses to members of the community of just over $815,000. October is Cyber Security Awareness Month. “Although these frauds vary in nature, there are several common themes; […]
New shuttle service goal to connect health care students with training and jobs
Students in health care programs at Loyalist College now have improved access to experiential learning opportunities in the County, thanks to a new shuttle service launched in partnership with Prince Edward County municipal services. Developed as part of the HealthPULSE (Partners United in Local Solutions for Everyone) initiative, the shuttle addresses one of the major […]
Family’s legacy gift honours above and beyond care at County’s hospital
For John and Geri Della Bosca, incredible care they received at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) became an integral part of their legacy. Both John and Geri had occasions to use the hospital and felt the team at PECMH consistently went above and beyond to make them feel comfortable, noting they were treated with […]
Fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to Stark Family Fund
Seniors in Prince Edward County will see fewer disruptions to foot care thanks to a grant from the Stark Family Fund to purchase an additional debriding machine (which takes debris away as it is filed from the client). The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association was thankful for the funding received from the […]
