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Significant increase in suspected drug poisoning deaths
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has received increasing reports of suspected drug poisoning in the region and while local partners are continuing to investigate the situation – including the substance linked to these events -it notes increasing reports of suspected drug poisoning are often the result of new or toxic drugs being introduced to the […]
Canada Post grant supports arts and programs for youth at Baxter Centre
Bloomfield’s Baxter Arts Centre will launch free and discounted programs for children and youth thanks to a $17,000 grant from the Canada Post Community Foundation. The centre’s affordable programming expansion project aimed at children ages nine – 12 and youth is to include free programming in fall and winter sessions as well as discounted summer […]
Expect traffic delays during County Marathon Sunday, Oct. 2
Rolling road closures and traffic disruptions will occur Sunday, Oct. 2 during the County Marathon. The closures are managed by a specialized road race company and the Ontario Provincial Police. The closures are rolling, with roads reopening as the race progresses. In addition, major intersections are managed to keep traffic moving and allow vehicles through […]
New Catholic elementary school for St. Gregory’s in Picton
The Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board (ALCDSB) has received $4.6 million from the Ontario government in land priorities funding to purchase a property in Picton in anticipation of the construction of a replacement St. Gregory Catholic Elementary School. ALCDSB was awarded $8.7 million through the ministry’s 2019-2020 Capital Priorities program to construct a […]
‘Car is too fast’ excuse brings stunt driving charge
Prince Edward OPP on patrol Saturday night stopped a driver on Loyalist Parkway near Cold Creek Road clocked at 200km/hr in an 80km/hr zone. Their excuse, states the officer, was that “the car is too fast”. A 41-year-old from Brighton was charged with stunt driving. The vehicle was impounded and the driver’s licence was suspended. […]
Updated detour route for Picton Main Sept. 26-Oct. 7
A revised detour route for the Picton Main Street reconstruction project is to be in place from Monday, Sept. 26 until Friday, Oct. 7. During this time period, the intersection of Picton Main and Johnson streets will be closed to traffic. Construction continues on Picton Main Street in and adjacent to this intersection. Southbound traffic […]
Survey says keep improvements to Wellington Beach simple, natural
Respondents to a recent survey are largely opposed to any significant commercialization of Wellington Beach – preferring improvements with the least amount of environmental impact. Suggested changes to improve how Wellington beach may function going forward were presented by the Wellington Waterfront Task Team this week. The Community and Economic Development Commission (CEDC), in its […]
Wellington heritage conservation district plan approved
A proposed heritage conservation district plan for the main corridor of Wellington was adopted at Tuesday’s council meeting, which had been recessed from the week before due to technical difficulties. Approved is a revision of the draft of the final Heritage Conservation District (HCD) plan presented to council June 23, a meeting that received numerous […]
County’s Rob Legge cycles to 33rd in world Gran Fondo Championship in Italy
Cressy’s Rob Legge was just two seconds behind the first Canadian in his cycling category to cross the finish line of the UCI World Gran Fondo Championships, held in the Italian Alps last weekend. A Gran Fondo is a type of long-distance road cycling ride originating in Italy in 1970 and roughly translates into English […]
Metro register campaign rounds up $17,000 to help equip County’s new hospital
Residents and visitors helped the Picton Metro grocery store show what partnership in action looks like to support to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign. Metro Inc proudly announced a donation of $17,000 from the cash register round-up promotion held between July 28 and Aug. 10. This gift brings […]
