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Create a kit to be prepared in case of emergency
It is more common every year to see extreme weather events that can develop quickly, such as severe storms, flooding and air quality events like wildfires. These weather events can cause power outages, delays in delivery of supplies (including food and medication) and dangerous outdoor and travel conditions. The South East Health Unit (SEHU, formerly Hastings […]
Library connecting school children with popular authors
This spring we have had the opportunity to connect school children across the County with authors who come to share their books, their writing experiences, and their creativity. As part of the County Library Authors Festival, author and illustrator Peggy Collins brought her book Harley the Hero to the Wellington Branch Library and presented to […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
(UPDATE: 2025 WINNER: RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE BY LESLEY CREWE – PRESENTED BY STACEY MICHENER) 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 […]
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 […]
