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Seedy Saturday a welcome reminder spring will come
The much anticipated Seedy Saturday, a harbinger of spring for many in the community, returns to Picton for its16th year. A grassroots event built on the tradition of seed saving and sharing, Seedy Saturday has grown to include a host of experiences. The main attraction is a huge seed swap table, where people can donate seeds […]
OPP satisfaction survey to help assess services
Community Satisfaction Surveys are appearing this week in to solicit public opinions about services the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments deliver to communities throughout the eastern region. The survey is mixed-method, directed at people aged 16 years and older living in randomly selected households in areas policed by East Region detachments – including Prince Edward […]
Interlibrary loan gets you what you need to read
Public libraries are all about sharing. We share books and other resources with the community by making them freely available to everyone who wants to borrow them. We also share with other public libraries through a service called “Interlibrary Loan”. This refers to borrowing books from outside of Prince Edward County as well as loaning […]
County crews removing Main Street snow banks
County workers were busy removing snowbanks along Bloomfield Main Street Wednesday night. Wellington was also scheduled for Wednesday evening, while roadside snow removal was held in Picton overnight Tuesday. Getting around these downtown cores should remain relatively easy despite some snow forecast for Thursday and over the weekend. A wind chill of -20 is expected […]
Quinte Regional Science Fair seeks judges
The Quinte Regional Science and Technology Fair (QRSTF) is gearing up for its annual event April 5, and is in need of volunteers to serve as judges. Professionals and enthusiasts alike are invited to help inspire the next generation of innovators and scientists. To prepare, two judges’ orientation meetings are scheduled for March 18th and […]
Overnight snow removal planned
The County will be removing snow along roadsides in Picton overnight on Tuesday, Feb. 4 and in Bloomfield and Wellington on Wednesday, Feb. 5. Snow removal is set to take place on Picton Main and Bridge streets, Bloomfield Main and Wellington Main streets. Crews are expected to start snow removal along roadsides beginning at 9 […]
Grocery manager supporting fundraisers says hospital saved his life twice
Grocery store manager Murray Lupenette is proud to be behind fundraisers that support the County’s hospital, reporting his life has been saved not once, but twice. “When the opportunity came to ‘Back the Build’, I was one hundred per cent in. Our community’s heart, that’s the hospital,” said Lupenette in a new video where he […]
Crafty business ongoing at County libraries
A group of keen knitters and yarn crafters have been meeting at the Milford Branch Library every Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. for many years now. More than just an opportunity to work on their latest project, the group also provides an opportunity to catch up with neighbours, learn about the latest happenings in […]
Tax prep donations help Back the Build
On behalf of IG Wealth Management, Barbara Shuster and Scott Lavender are Backing the Build for the fourth consecutive year and were pleased to present $2,370 to the new hospital campaign. This brings the four-year total given by IG Wealth Management to $10,870. Lavender and Shuster reside in Prince Edward County and are Certified Financial […]
Spending the $200 rebate to mutual benefit
Open Letter Mr. Doug Ford Premier of Ontario I received the $200 today that you promised me and my fellow Ontario citizens back in October 2024. I just wanted to thank you for the return of some of my 2023 provincial income tax and to let you know how that money will be spent to […]
