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Watermain repair on Niles Street at West Street Jan. 28
Watermain repairs are under way on Niles Street, at the intersection of West Street, in Wellington Tuesday, Jan. 28. The repairs are not related to the on-going construction of the Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer. Repairs are expected to be complete time of 6 p.m. West Street between Second Avenue and Niles Street will […]
Picton Main traffic may be one lane Friday
Watermain repairs on Picton Main Street between Washburn Street and Walton Street in Picton are scheduled for Friday, Jan. 24 beginning at 9 a.m., with an expected completion time of 5 p.m. Picton Main Street may be reduced to one lane in the construction area. Traffic control will be in place. Motorists are asked to […]
Students delight in search for animal tracks in the NatureHood
The great outdoors is even more thrilling when you know who or what came before you. And that’s exactly what Prince Edward County students are now learning in the Prince Edward Point National Wildlife Area. Fascinating nature walks designed for students in Grades 2, 4 and 6 are being hosted by Cheryl Chapman, Wild Thing […]
Record fundraising at Festival of Trees will fund two blood analyzers
Supporters of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s annual Festival of Trees and Second Time Around Store Christmas boutique raised a record $80,000 which will be used to purchase urgently needed equipment for the County’s hospital. Tuesday morning, the auxiliary (PECMHA) presented the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) with proceeds raised at […]
Add the ‘third’ place to your regular stops
Have you ever heard of the idea of a “third place?” This refers to an additional place in people’s lives beyond home and work or school. The public library is a natural third place where people meet at their local branch, have chance encounters with neighbours, and so much more. You are welcome to spend […]
Brands of eggs recalled due to possible salmonella
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a recall for specific batches of egg brands due to possible salmonella contamination. So far, the recall affects Compliments, No Name, Golden Valley, IGA, Foremost and Western Family brands of eggs of varying sizes. The CFIA states the recall affects eggs from specific lots and is urging people […]
Rotary event was ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’ to Back the Build
Wellington Rotary Club members presented $13,495.43 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF), Tuesday, representing proceeds from their ‘Rockin’ and Rollin’’ fundraising dinner and dance held in the fall. With this gift, the cllub has raised more than $600,000 for the new hospital, and medical equipment needs for the current hospital. “The Back […]
Bloomfield library friends to host local authors, photographer
Friends of The Bloomfield Branch Library are continue to book interesting coming events – with local authors and a photographer. The Friends, with grant funding from the Ontario Seniors program, are planning an event for February featuring local authors Ele Pawelski and Ken Murray. On Friday, Feb. 21 from 2 to 3 p.m., they will […]
Waring’s Creek groups invites public to celebrate achievements; learn about challenges
The Waring’s Creek Improvement Association (WCIA) is inviting the public to celebrate its achievements over the past 30 years, and to find out more about its fight to protect the environment and drinking water resources along the only remaining cold water creek in the County. The gathering is set for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 […]
‘Movement for Good’ supports south shore projects; join easy winter walks
Happy to receive good news for the new year, the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) learned it received a $1,000 grant from Ecclesiastical Insurance’s ‘Movement for Good’ program. The financial contribution will contribute to helping the SSJI volunteers fulfil the mission of preserving the natural beauty of Prince Edward County’s south shore. The public is […]
