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Bridge and ‘barely a bridge’ work approved
Following debate to put off the project for one year, a $1.5 million tender contract was awarded to Nuroad Construction Ltd., the lower of two bids to rehabilitate the Loyalist Parkway Bridge. The other tender came in at $2.3 million. In its tender review report, HP Engineering advised the County may not have received fully […]
Aggressive drivers among ‘Safe on 62’ initiative charges
Officers issued 53 charges – the majority for speeding – in this year’s ‘Safe on 62’ enforcement initiative. Partners from the Quinte Region Traffic Coalition (QRTC) participated in the second-annual ‘Safe on 62’ enforcement initiative focusing on the Highway 62 corridor July 19. “By 10 a.m. we had already stopped 14 vehicles who were being […]
Child consumed cannabis chocolate
Following treatment in hospital of a 20-month-old infant who had consumed cannabis chocolate, local police are reminding the public to keep dangerous substances out of the reach of children. “Whether it be alcohol, prescribed medication or other drug, be sure these items are stored out of reach of children,” states Const. Aaron Miller, PEC OPP […]
Liberal Party leadership hopeful visits Picton
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Ontario Liberal MPP for Kingston and the Islands, Ted Hsu (pronounced “shoe”), was in Picton Monday night for a meet-and-greet at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church. The aim of the event was to get to know people in Prince Edward County as part of his bid to run as leader […]
Boil water advisory lifted for Consecon, Carrying Place
JULY 20: The boil water advisory for all users in the Consecon/Carrying Place Drinking Water System has been lifted by the Hastings and Prince Edward Counties Health Unit. Affected users can resume normal use of municipal drinking water without bringing it to a boil. The Consecon/Carrying Place Drinking Water System receives water from the Trenton […]
Boil water advisory lifted at Wellington on the Lake
UPDATE JULY 17 – The boil water advisory issued by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Thursday, July 13 for water users connected to the Wellington on the Lake has been lifted. Two consecutive sets of drinking water samples have met the microbiological standards in Ontario Regulation 169/03 verifying that the water is safe to drink […]
Community helps raise $3.27M for Prince Edward County’s hospital
In a celebration of a successful year of fundraising, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) thanked the community for helping to raise more than $3.27 million toward medical equipment, and the new hospital. Barbara McConnell, foundation chairperson thanked the community for its continued generous support, during the group’s recent annual general meeting. “Year […]
Neighbours voice concerns about proposed eco-resort on CR7 ‘tourist corridor’
Story by Sharon Harrison Lakeside noise, insufficient parking, lack of staff accommodation, and worry that County Road 7 will become too busy were a sampling of concerns highlighted during a virtual public meeting for a proposed eco-cabin resort. Planned for 2353 County Road 7 in North Marysburgh, Trae Resort would consist of 21 free-standing cabins […]
Public opinion welcome on two of six options to fix Cty. Rd 1 and Hwy 62
Following news of yet another accident at the intersection of Highway 62 and County Road 1 this weekend, a “fix” is still in the works. This month, the first of two public information meetings has been launched online, welcoming comment about two improvement ideas of six explored. Of is signals with left turn lanes; the […]
10 suspected drug poisonings reported in 24-hour period
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has received notification of at least 10 suspected drug poisonings in the Belleville region within a 24-hour period. On Friday, HPEPH noted it does not have confirmation of the substance related to these events but states increasing reports of suspected drug poisoning are often the result of new or […]
