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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 […]
Council to review ‘Adopt-a-Tree’ policy
Details on how an ‘Adopt-a-Tree’ program could get under way quickly in the County, are being presented at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Emily Cowan, Grants and Special Projects Co-ordinator, is to present the report to councillors that could allow volunteers and agencies to plant trees on public lands. At the October meeting of […]
Councillor seeks official support of conservation authority in light of cuts to flooding programs
With forecasts for another year of extreme flooding, councillor Bill Roberts seeks council’s official support to push back provincial government cuts to Quinte Conservation Authority (QCA) programs and services. Quinte Conservation is among 36 authorities across the province working through a 50 per cent cut by the provincial government to transfer payments for natural hazard […]
Ball for affordable housing plans back in council’s court
With high demand for affordable housing in Prince Edward County, the municipality’s new housing corporation is well on its way to sorting out the time, money and process necessary to move forward. Now it’s back in council’s hands as it heads into budget deliberations at month end. The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC) […]
Council will hear there’s no obvious area for budget cost savings
With an eye to budget deliberations beginning at month end, council is being told “there are no obvious areas where cost savings can be achieved without negatively impacting current service levels.” In a report prepared for council’s first meeting of the year, Tuesday night, Amanda Carter, Director of Finance provides context for the elected decision […]
County has 2020 vision for a strong year
Story and photos by Olivia Timm On the heels of a rewarding year with unexpected challenges, Mayor Steve Ferguson says the County “has emerged stronger, more focused and better prepared.” Ferguson welcomed community members to the Macaulay Museum for his New Year’s Levee, Sunday and in his address, said he was pleased with accomplishments and […]
Break-ins among calls to OPP
Prince Edward OPP responded to 35 calls for service over the first few days of the new year – including reports of break-ins. On Thursday, Jan. 2, officers investigated a theft from a job site on McFaul Road in Hillier that occurred between Dec. 27 and 31. A number of tools, valued at $15,000, were […]
County to consult public on Sir John A. Macdonald statue
The municipality will seek public feedback in early 2020 on the Sir John A. Macdonald statue that was re-installed in front of the library on Picton Main Street. “We want to hear ideas about ways we can recognize our first Prime Minister’s complex legacy,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “I am hopeful that this consultation, together […]
Serious injuries in snowmobile crash
One person was transported to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries following a motorized snow vehicle crash. Prince Edward OPP responded to the call about the crash at about 7:50 p.m. Saturday Dec. 21 near a residence on County Road 5 in Sophiasburgh. The investigation continues. Police seek public information from anyone who may have any […]
Thefts, break-ins reported at four County businesses
Prince Edward County OPP are investigating four break and enters to businesses – three in Picton and one in Wellington. Between Tuesday, Dec, 17 at approximately 7 p.m. and Wednesday Dec. 18 at approximately 8:30 a.m. culprits entered the businesses through a variety of methods. PEC OPP media relations officer Aaron Miller said a black […]
