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Section of Picton Main to be closed Sept. 30 to Oct. 4
Picton Main Street from Spencer Street to County Road 6 is to be closed from Monday, Sept. 30 through to and including Friday, Oct. 4. The closure involves the installation of the underground services in a restricted section of the road allowance north of Spencer Street. The detour route is the same as the alternative […]
Bake Off raises record funds for County’s hospital
The 15th annual Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge united more than 20 bakers and 40 bidders who demonstrated community spirit, generosity, and the good taste to help back the build of the new County hospital. The Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge is open to businesses and individuals who wish to put their culinary skills before […]
Respiratory outbreak season has begun – seven outbreaks
(UPDATE: H.J. and Hallowell outbreaks declared over Sept. 22 and 23) Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) declared a respiratory outbreak (type unknown) on the Lilac Lane wing Sunday, Sept. 15 at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton. It was the latest of seven outbreaks declared this month at local nursing and retirement homes – […]
Section of Millennium Trail Wellington closed for a week beginning Sept. 19
A section of the Millennium Trail is to be closed beginning Thursday, Sept. 19 between Belleville and Clemson street in Wellington. Work on this section of the trail is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will be doing tree stump removal along the trail. This work is related to the Wellington water and sewer […]
Public invited to public meeting for former Queen Elizabeth school redevelopment Sept. 25
The County plans to host a public information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25 for the redevelopment of the former Queen Elizabeth School. The meeting is set to take place at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main St., from 6-8 p.m. At the meeting, municipal staff are expected to give a brief presentation before seeking […]
My Garden Life – Establishing roots and letting things grow
New places, unfamiliar surroundings or a different environment can often translate into new beginnings and a new starting-off point, offering a fresh perspective. As custodian and steward of a small acreage In my new garden space, I not only feel in my element, and somewhat privileged, but also overwhelmed at the size and space, the […]
Words connect Bloomfield resident to $250,000
A crossword instant lottery game saw Dale Broadbent, of Bloomfield, scratch her way to winning a $250,000 top prize. A mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, Dale has been playing the lottery with OLG for many years but this is her first big win. “I was sitting in my kitchen, playing my ticket and not paying much […]
Pilot project invites boaters to use cleaning system to help manage invasive species
The County is participating in a pilot project involving a free of charge boat cleaning station to be set up over the next two months at several boat launches. All watercraft, including boats, canoes, and kayaks, are potential carriers of invasive species that cause significant harm to local ecosystems by outcompeting with native species and […]
Third time a charm for County cyclist at World Gran Fondo
The County’s favourite senior cyclist says the third time was a charm at the World Gran Fondo race in Aalborg Denmark last Sunday – but it wasn’t without a snag and bump along the way. Rob Legge, 75, of Cressy, reports a satisfying 14th place finish among 28 athletes in the age 75-79 category at […]
Hospital receives a ‘lift’ from the Legion
In the midst of its continued quest to raise funds for priority medical equipment, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is grateful for continued support from the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. A $2,000 donation from Branch 160 supported the purchase of a new patient lift that assists caregivers who care for patients […]
