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No injuries in collision with school bus – driver charged
UPDATE: As a result of the investigation, a 64 year old Prince Edward County resident has been charged with failing to yield to traffic under the Highway Traffic Act. A collision with a school bus Wednesday afternoon has led police to remind residents about parking properly. Just after 2:30 p.m. Jan. 23 officers from the […]
Tax season phone fraud scams two local victims
Prince Edward County OPP received two reports on Tuesday, Jan. 21 from individuals who received calls from someone claiming to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). “One party purchased approximately $500 in Itunes gift cards and provided them with the bar codes. Another individual provided them with their social insurance number,” said Const. Aaron […]
New administrator for H.J. McFarland home
Kyle Cotton has been named the next administrator for the County-owned H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton. In making the announcement Wednesday morning, Mayor Steve Ferguson noted he is especially pleased Cotton has experience leading a long-term care home through a new build “which will be especially helpful given the ambitious work we have in […]
OPP investigating alcohol related collisions
Following two alcohol-related incidents on the weekend, Prince Edward OPP are reminding drivers of the importance of calling 911 if they suspect someone is driving impaired. On Friday, Jan. 17 at 8:25 p.m. officers responded to a motor vehicle collision on County Road 22 in Hallowell. The driver was arrested and taken to detachment for […]
MPP Smith announces $1.1M for County infrastructure
The Ontario government is delivering more than $8.5 million to address local infrastructure needs in three Bay of Quinte municipalities. The funding is part of the government’s investment in small, rural and northern communities through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund. Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte, said the province continues to support its municipalities […]
One injured in single vehicle accident
One person was taken to hospital with serious, but non life-threatening injuries following a single vehicle accident on Matthie Rd in Bloomfield. Prince Edward County OPP and emergency responders were called to the scene late afternoon Wednesday.
Five injured in two vehicle collision
Five people were taken to hospital following a two vehicle collision at County Road 1 and Alexander road in Consecon at about 9 p.m. Friday night. Prince Edward OPP, emergency responders and firefighters were on the scene and closed the road for a short time. All injuries, the OPP report, were considered not life-threatening. A […]
Rain forecast brings water warning, nuisance flooding
Local weather forecasts predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to freezing rain, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Friday night into Sunday is bringing a water safety warning from Quinte Conservation. With frozen ground cover and low snow coverage, creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff, said […]
Weapons seized in Athol search warrant
A search warrant at an Athol home Thursday resulted in weapons charges for a 39-year-old Prince Edward County resident. At approximately 2 p.m. the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Crime Unit, Canine Unit and Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) executed a search warrant at a County Road 11 residence. Police seized an SKS semi automatic […]
QHC CEO announces retirement
Following nearly 10 years at the helm of Quinte Health Care (QHC) hospitals, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Mary Clare Egberts has notified the Quinte Health Care (QHC) Board of Directors of her intention to retire later this year. Egberts will remain in the position until a successful candidate is selected, with the goal […]
