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‘Secret’ agreement settled with Picton Terminals
By Sharon Harrison It was a stunned council chambers Tuesday night, a packed one too, when the regular council meeting began with County mayor Steve Ferguson announcing the municipality’s settlement agreement was accepted by Picton Terminals. “This is not the news I was either expecting or wanted to deliver, but it is my responsibility to […]
Milestones being met for new nursing home; plans to explore sale of H.J. McFarland underway
Council learned the County’s long-term care home building milestones are being met, in progress toward meeting the final ‘approval to construct’ provincial deadline in November. Council Tuesday night was told municipal staff will continue to work on the tendering package, which is to be released in August, and will prepare a report for the October […]
County presents civic recognition for Olympian’s medals in skating, swimming
Wearing many medals earned this year, Kim Pothier was honoured with a Civic Recognition Certificate presented by the mayor and council at their meeting Tuesday night. Pothier, a County resident, trains with the Quinte Blades Speed Skating Club, and is a Special Olympian in both swimming and speed skating. “This young lady has done a […]
Latest West Meadows phase to include five-storey apartment buildings
Two high-density apartment buildings, each five storeys in height, were approved by council at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting, in the only planning meeting scheduled for July, due to council’s light summer schedule. This agenda item did not garner further council or staff input, or comment from members of the public, where it […]
Ontario grants support programs for seniors
Representatives from four regional groups met Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith at the Consecon branch library Thursday to share in $60,400 from Ontario’s Senior Community Grant Program. “The Bay of Quinte area has a large and growing seniors population,” said Smith. “They’ve contributed much to our communities and it is important we continue to […]
No deal for daycare at Athol Town Hall
A wait list of 400 Prince Edward County families needing daycare will see no relief as an agreement was not reached between the municipality and The HUB Child & Family Centre to renovate and create 24 much-needed pre-school spots at the Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley. The idea had also been considered a pilot […]
Unseasonably high patient volumes at Quinte Health hospitals
Quinte Health is experiencing a significant surge in patient volumes – a trend typically seen during the winter respiratory/flu season – which is resulting in significant wait times. Catherine Walker, Quinte Health Manager, Communications notes the hospitals are also seeing an increase in COVID-19 activity. She said there are many other factors impacting wait times, […]
Person found in water at Sandbanks pronounced dead
Prince Edward County OPP are investigating a sudden death at Sandbanks Provincial Park Saturday, July 6. Police report that at approximately 4:45 p.m., emergency medical services responded to a report of an unresponsive person located in the water at Outlet Beach. A 66-year-old woman was transported to hospital and pronounced deceased. The investigation is continuing, […]
Stark Family Fund gifts more than $60,000 to local organizations
The Stark Family Fund, held within The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, celebrated granting $63,072 to support 10 initiatives by local charitable community service organizations in the Prince Edward County area. The foundation expects this year’s grants to directly impact 48,784 individuals, including 8,154 youth. The Stark fund was created in 2002 with a […]
Contract awarded to build County’s new hospital
Construction for the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) will begin this month as the provincial government has awarded the contract to M. Sullivan & Son Limited. “It’s the culmination of hard work, passion, generosity and good old-fashioned tenacity that has brought us to this exciting milestone,” said Stacey Daub, President and CEO, Quinte […]
