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Unseasonable sunshine and warmth falls on 22nd annual County Marathon
The bell at Bloomfield United Church rang on repeat as congregation members joined small crowds on Main Street to cheer on runners in the 22nd annual County Marathon Sunday morning. The early morning start at Wellington featured cool, clear weather but well before noon, intense sunshine took over, bringing with it an unseasonably warm day […]
County’s new hospital now about 35 per cent complete
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “Within about a three-year period, we are going to go from being one of the oldest hospitals, with still writing on paper charts, to having this brand-new, tech-forward hospital, so it’s a really exciting time with a lot of changes happening really quickly,” said physician Dr. Noah Walman. “It […]
Fire in storage barn on County Road 1
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue brought a barn fire under control quickly Tuesday night. The fire is not considered suspicious, and the cause remains under investigation. Crews were called at about 9:30 p.m. to a fire in a storage barn on County Road 1, near Consecon. Damage was contained to the building and is […]
Fitness centre future uncertain, as property goes up for sale
By Sharon Harrison The future of the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) appears an uncertain one as news comes that the owner has put the property up for sale. “Late in August, we were informed that the property was going on the market and has been listed for sale. Obviously, there are a […]
VIA pilot postponed; trains will continue stops between Montreal and Toronto
SEPT. 29 UPDATE: VIA Rail has announced the planned pilot project for a direct Montreal – Toronto service, scheduled to launch Sept. 29, “has been postponed due to operational constraints with our rail partner, CN.” The option for non-stop service between Montreal and Toronto, said VIA, will continue to be explored for the future. MP […]
Noise concerns over another Cherry Valley wedding venue
By Sharon Harrison Cherryvale Farm was before this month’s planning and development committee meeting with an application to amend the existing zone to allow the permitted use of a banquet/meeting centre at its Cherry Valley property at 1927 County Road 10, in Athol ward. The zoning bylaw amendment application (first submission) intends to expand […]
Postal workers CUPW union on strike
The Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), unhappy with reforms announced by the federal government Thursday afternoon, called for a nation wide strike Thursday night. Canada Post states its operations will be shut down for the duration of the strike, acknowledging the move is affecting millions of people and businesses across the country. “Mail and […]
Starbucks announces store closures, layoffs
Picton’s Starbucks is expected to be among an undetermined number of stores in North America set to close as its new CEO states many locations are falling sort of financial performance targets. (Update: A call to the store confirmed it will close Saturday.) Starbucks Canada has confirmed the news but did not say how many […]
Kraemer named interim fire chief
Tim Kraemer has been named interim fire chief following the departure of chief Chad Brown. Pat Howe is to be the acting deputy fire chief. The municipality has not provided details regarding the departure. Brown was took over as chief Dec. 6, the fourth since amalgamation, following the retirement of Robert Rutter. He had been […]
Ameliasburgh brings a traditional family fair experience
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Offering a traditional family-friendly fall experience, Saturday marked the County’s third and final fair for the season with an early and cool start for those who joined the parade to Ameliasburgh’s event. The day soon warmed-up though, creating perfect September weather in which to enjoy the 170th version of […]
