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Municipal offices closing to public
In response to the Ontario government’s announcement yesterday ordering further closures across the province, the municipality will restrict public access to Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street) and the Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue Administrative Office (8 McDonald Drive, Picton). The municipal offices at these locations will close at 3 pm on Tuesday, March […]
Hydro use now on off-peak rate for next 45 days
While many are at home riding out the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government is suspending time-of-use electricity rates – holding electricity prices to the off-peak rate of 10.1 cents-per-kilowatt-hour – for the next 45 days. Premier Doug Ford announced today the reduced price will be available 24 hours per day, seven days a week to […]
MPP Smith announces $200 million in social services relief funding
Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte and Ontario’s Minister of Children, Community and Social Services announced today the provincial government is providing $200 million in social services relief funding to municipalities, charities, food banks, shelters and non-profits in response to COVID-19. “Protecting our must vulnerable is an absolute priority as the COVID-19 crisis continues […]
Six lab-confirmed COVID-19 case in the area; info line hours extended
UPDATE MARCH 26: Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit now reporting six laboratory test confirmed cases – two are from close contact, four are reported to be related to travel. UPDATE MARCH 23: Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit now reporting five laboratory test confirmed cases – two are from close contact, three are reported to be […]
Government preparing for possible longer school closures
Parents and students may have to prepare for more teaching from home – beyond the two week school closure originally planned to April 5. No specific direction has yet been received by the local board of education. “Like many of you, we at the senior level of the Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board […]
COVID-19: County businesses close, change and support community
(This is the first in a series of stories on the effects of COVID-19 on County residents, by Olivia Timm and Sue Capon) County businesses are radically changing up or closing up in concerted effort to protect themselves, employees and customers from the spread of the COVID-19 virus. “This week has brought a lot of […]
Council enacts temporary measures to facilitate COVID-19 response
Council approved several measures to facilitate the COVID-19 pandemic response, during a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Measures include a bylaw delegating certain financial and decision-making authority to the chief administrative officer (CAO) where it may be necessary and expedient to take action. A second bylaw gives the CAO the ability to address minor or routine […]
12 positive COVID-19 cases in quarantine at CFB Trenton
MARCH 20 – Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, stated today there are now 12 COVID-19 cases among individuals in quarantine at CFB Trenton. As of March 20, she noted 925 cases across the nation, and 12 deaths. MARCH 18 – Nine individuals are in quarantine since arrival at CFB Trenton […]
Premier declares ‘state of emergency’; no gatherings of more than 50 people
Ontario Premier Doug Ford has declared a state of emergency in the province. “We are facing an unprecedented time in our history,” said Ford this morning during a press conference at Queen’s Park. “This is a decision that was not made lightly. COVID-19 constitutes a danger of major proportions.” The province will mandate closure of […]
UPDATE: More than 35 ‘probable’ COVID-19 cases in Bay of Quinte region
UPDATE MARCH 16 – As the result of several changes in provincial guidelines related to COVID-19 screening and testing, Public Health officials strongly suspect COVID-19 is circulating in the community and are advising all members of the public to recognize that there is a time limited opportunity to slow down the local spread of the virus. […]
