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Single surface road treatment begins
Contractors retained by the County will be applying single surface treatment on various roads beginning Tuesday, July 4. Single surface treatment is a preventative maintenance tool to help preserve and reinforce existing surface treated roads to extend their life expectancy. Even though roads may appear to be in good shape, the County is trying to […]
Free fishing July 1 to 9 across the province
To help celebrate Canada Day, the Ontario government is encouraging families, fishing enthusiasts and first-time anglers to participate in the province’s week-long free fishing event. From July 1 to 9, Canadian residents can fish for free. If you are fishing for free during this period, you must carry identification issued by the provincial or federal […]
Civic recognition for man who helped thwart ‘grandparent scam’ fraudsters
Paul Marion, a manager at the TD Bank in Picton, has been recognized for his efforts to prevent a senior from being scammed out of a large amount of money. A Civic Recognition Award presentation took place Wednesday morning by Mayor Steve Ferguson, on behalf of council, and the local OPP detachment. On his own […]
Long-time auxiliary volunteer chosen to receive distinguished service award
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison To a standing ovation and enthusiastic applause, Susan Law, a Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary volunteer, was presented the prestigious 2023 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award. Nominated by auxiliary past president Pat Evans, on behalf of the auxiliary, and presented by Leo Finnegan and Barbara McConnell (PECMHF chairperson), […]
Quinte Health board presents Values in Action award to County’s hospital auxiliary
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary (PECMHA) was honoured by Quinte Health for its work to support the hospital and for fundraising. At their June meeting, Tuesday night, the Quinte Health Board of Directors gave special recognition and presented a Values in Action Award to the auxiliary. Quinte Health Board member and auxiliary member […]
Applications open for new affordable housing spaces
The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC) has opened applications for housing in Wellington and Picton. PECAHC is developing two properties, which are to provide 52 units of affordable housing for occupancy by 2024. In Wellington, PECAHC is constructing a 36-unit multi-residential building on the site of the former Wellington Arena (230 Niles Street). […]
Section of County Road 8 reopened
UPDATE 4PM: The section of County Road 8 between Rock Crossroad and Roses Crossroad that was closed to traffic has now reopened. JUNE 21 11 AM: Both lanes of County Road 8 between Rock Crossroad and Roses Crossroad are now closed to traffic. Work to remove a large vehicle from the ditch is paused until […]
Quinte Health CEO new Honorary Colonel at 24 Canadian Forces Health Services
Members of 24 Canadian Forces Health Services welcomed their new Honorary Colonel (HCol), Stacey Daub, MA, MBA, during an investiture ceremony at the 8 Wing/Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton Officers’ Mess, June 16. HCol Daub succeeds Dr. Amber Hayward-Stewart, of Hillier, who was the services’ first honorary Col. in 2015, with many military links and […]
County Garden Club flower show returns in full bloom
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A tantalizing array of vivid colours and a pleasing mix of delicate fragrances was what can best described as a feast for the senses in a spectacular tribute to what a garden and its grower can create so early in the growing season in Prince Edward County. In full […]
Carrying Place swing bridge to close for repairs June 20-23
The Carrying Place swing bridge will be temporarily closed from the evening of June 20 to the morning of June 23 (7p.m. to 6 a.m. each day) to allow maintenance work on the bridge. The swing bridge connects County Road 33 (Loyalist Parkway) across the Murray Canal, just north of Carrying Place. Traffic will be […]
