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Public Health advises awareness of people travelling from outside and inside region
Public Health advising residents of to remain aware of COVID-19 activity in surrounding areas as case investigations continue to show people interacting in the community while they have COVID-19 symptoms. HPEPH adds many individuals are travelling to and from towns within Hastings and Prince Edward Counties from areas with higher rates of COVID-19, for essential […]
Fire Chief lifts burn ban
APRIL 13: Fire Chief Robert Rutter has lifted the full burn ban after ground conditions have improved enough to allow open air burning. APRIL 12: Fire Chief Robert Rutter has rescinded the total burn ban and put in place a partial burn ban for the municipality. The fire chief evaluates weather and ground conditions to […]
County Master Gardeners encourage children to grow their own gardens
Prince Edward County Master Gardeners invite children to create their own gardens this year and join in a fun competition for their Children’s Garden Award. Master Gardeners are trained volunteers who provide free, balanced, non-judgmental advice to local gardeners. They are passionate about gardening and have taken the necessary training and commitments to become an […]
New online system to acquire and activate burn permits
A new online system has been launched in the County to acquire and activate a burn permit. “We are excited to launch this new system and enhance the service we provide to the community,” says Robert Rutter, Fire Chief, Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. “The new system streamlines the process. Property owners can pay […]
Royal memories: Prince Philip accompanied Princess Elizabeth to unveil memorial gates at RCAF Trenton
First posted April 28, 2011. We share again on the occasion of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died April 9, 2021 at the age of 99. He was the longest-serving consort in British history. By Alan R. Capon Sometime around the summer of 1951, Princess Elizabeth paid a visit to Royal […]
Sweet support for hospital from maple producers
Local maple producers have come forward with a sweet gesture of support for the campaign to build a new hospital in Prince Edward County. On behalf of the Maple in the County Festival Committee, local producers presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation $6,000 raised through the sale of Maple in the County To-Go […]
Vaccines now available for 60+, 55+ and essential worker registrations
Beginning today, Wednesday, April 7, individuals aged 60 and older can book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties at ontario.ca/bookvaccine. “We are very encouraged to be able to expand eligibility to those over age 60, but remind residents that we must remain vigilant until everyone is able to receive […]
Vaccines at pharmacies open to people age 55 and older
Today, more pharmacy locations have been added for people aged 55 or older to get the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. With today’s expansion there are 700 pharmacy locations offering vaccines. The Ontario government states this number could reach approximately 1,500 by the end of April. Ontario is not using AstraZeneca vaccine for individuals under 55, while […]
Support available to help seniors get COVID-19 vaccine
Seniors living in Prince Edward County can get support booking their COVID-19 vaccine appointment and travelling to the clinic in Picton. Seniors can borrow computer tablets and use them to book a vaccine appointment online (Ontario.ca/bookvaccine) thanks to a partnership between Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association and the Prince Edward County Library. […]
People 75-plus invited to book vaccine appointment; pharmacies booking for 60-plus
Beginning Monday, March 22, individuals aged 75 and older can book an appointment for the COVID-19 vaccination at ontario.ca/bookvaccine. Also starting today, select pharmacies and primary care settings are offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to those 60 years old or older. Click here for locations Online booking is encouraged. If you are unable to book online […]
