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Just one ferry in service at Glenora July 20
The Glenora Ferry will be conducting a mandatory stability test on the vessel Thursday, July 20 and as a result, one ferry, 30-minute service will be in effect that day. In addition, the Ministry of Transportation has notified the municipality that it will end service early on July 20 to replace hydraulic lines on the […]
County quilters create colourful Stitch in Time
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The first thing that strikes a visitor to the Stitch in Time quilt show is the sheer number of creations filling the arena floor space. It’s the first of several revelations that stagger the mind -including the huge variety of quilts on display, the scope of ingenuity and imagination […]
Horticultural Society garden tour grows funds for hospital
The spirit of giving is flourishing amongst members of the Prince Edward County Horticultural Society as they presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with $1,000 this week. The funds were raised during the society’s 2023 Garden Tour held June 11 as 14 gardens were showcased throughout The County. Just over 100 attendees […]
Rotarians present installment toward $100,000 pledge for new hospital
Picton Rotary Club members presented a $17,930 installment toward their $100,000 pledge to build the County’s new hospital. This donation, raised through fundraising events, brings donations toward the pledge to $67,104 for hospital foundation’s Back the Build campaign. “The Rotary Club of Picton’s steadfast support of the hospital and the community at large is both […]
Family donates $5,000 memorial gift to County’s hospital
Investing in care and compassion patients and families receive at their local hospital has provided some comfort during a distressing time for a local family. These thoughts were on the minds of the Hineman family of Picton when they decided to make a memorial gift in honour of their late husband, father, and grandfather, Clayton […]
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 […]
