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Carrying Place resident hits $2.5M jackpot
Kerry Vanderploeg, of Carrying Place, can “find her possible” after winning $2.5 million in the LOTTO 6/49 Classic Jackpot on July 3rd. Her ticket was one of two that shared the $5 million jackpot. LOTTO 6/49 offers players a chance to win two multi-million dollar jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday, for the same $3 per […]
Sunshine and thrills on the Mill Street soapbox hill
Blazing sunshine and shade-dappled areas welcomed fans and soapbox racers gathered Saturday morning to take on the challenge of Bloomfield’s Mill Street hill. Organizers report about 60 racers signed up to compete in seven age categories. A full morning of sessions saw several racers wobble off course, and several got a boost and re-direct from […]
Glenora Ferry 15-minute service until Thanksgiving
JULY 12: The Glenora Ferry will start running its 15-minute service seven days a week beginning Saturday, July 13 as mechanical repairs on one of two vessels is complete. Two ferries will operate daily, departing from Glenora and Adolphustown approximately every 15 minutes between 1015h and 1945h. Outside of these hours, the ferry will continue […]
Detour removed as Picton Main reconstruction moves to phase three
During the third phase of the Picton Main Street reconstruction, Main, from Johnson Street to McFarland Drive will be open to two-way traffic, and the detour using Johnson Street, McSteven Drive and McFarland Drive will be removed. Reconstruction takes place from McFarland Drive to 300 metres north and the area will be restricted to one […]
Road work for Wellington water and sewer to begin July 22
Road work related to the Wellington water and sewer trunk project is to begin Monday, July 22 and occur in three stages over the next several months. Stage 1: Prince Edward Drive between Wellington Main and Elmdale will be reduced to one lane beginning Monday, July 22 and is expected to continue for two weeks. […]
Silk and Great Value plant-based drinks recalled
Following investigation into a foodborne illness outbreak, The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has recalled several plant-based drinks after discovering they could be contaminated with listeria. Dr. Kieran Moore, Chief Medical Officer of Health, stated as of July 8, nine confirmed cases of listeriosis have been reported in Ontario as part of an ongoing investigation […]
Picton club divers take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but bubbles
By Sharon Harrison Local shipwrecks, dating from the late 1700s, 1800s and even the 1900s are numerous in the waters surrounding Prince Edward County, and diver Corey Phillips says a lot can be learned from the maritime history here. Phillips, mooring director with the organization Save Ontario Shipwrecks (Picton chapter), spoke to his hobby and […]
Wellington Rotary funds balance of ventilator for County’s hospital
The Rotary Club of Wellington has completed a commitment with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) to fund the balance of the purchase of a transport ventilator needed in the emergency department. “Having this transport ventilator allows Quinte Health’s staff timely access to equipment, particularly when a patient requires ventilation right away,” […]
Fraudsters impersonating Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and police
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC), the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) are warning Canadians about the increasing threat of fraudsters impersonating the CAFC and police services. Prince Edward OPP Detachment Commander Staff Sergeant John Hatch forwarded the warning that noted sometimes, fraudsters are claiming to assist the CAFC with […]
SxS/ATV Poker run a win for hospital build
Prince Edward Side-by-Side (SxS) and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders presented $3,600 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). Last month 90 people on 80 machines took in the County’s pretty views, fresh air, and adventure and raised the funds to Back the Build for the new County hospital during their second annual poker […]
