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Active COVID-19 high-risk setting case load drops to 39
MAY 31: Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reported 35 new high-risk setting cases for an active case load of 39. There are four outbreaks ongoing. There are 20 people in hospital related to the virus. None require intensive care. MAY 26: There were 19 new high-risk setting COVID-19 cases recorded since May 24 for a […]
Community raises $20.7M for County’s new hospital; will now fundraise for equipment
By Sue Capon As is the County way, the community contributed more than expected to build its new hospital – surpassing the original fundraising goal. Now, the challenge is to equip it with state-of-the art equipment. At a celebratory event Thursday at the Crystal Palace in Picton, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) […]
Hospital patients will need to be patient with longer wait times
People using hospital services are being advised to be patient while Quinte Health Care’s four hospitals work through the brunt of the COVID-19 pandemic, staff shortages and system realignment to improve access to care. Despite the challenges, QHC president and CEO Stacey Daub says people should still feel they can go to the hospitals in […]
OPP investigating death in ATV crash
Prince Edward County OPP are investigating a death related to an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) crash. Monday, May 16 at about 9:50 a.m., officers responded alongside Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services and Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue to Hilltop Road. “Initial investigation indicates that a side-by-side ATV was travelling on Hilltop road when it left the […]
100 People Who Care PEC supports youth programs at the ROC
A $9,600 gift from 100 People Who Care will help the Recreation Outreach Centre (ROC) provide programs, snack and taxi service to Prince Edward County youth participants. The ROC, for more than 20 years, offers youth opportunities to develop skills, participate in learning and hands-on activities and mentoring opportunities to foster personal and social growth. […]
New draft STA bylaws include no future STA licences – with exceptions
With approval of a draft bylaw in June, there will be no future short-term accommodation (STA) licences issued in Prince Edward County – with the exception of people who use their property as primary residences, and for a limited number (three) fully-accessible STAs. In the draft, all new STAs, would have a “natural person” requirement […]
New boat launch agreement at Cer-A-Met property moves forward
An alternative location for a West Lake boat launch from Wellington will move forward at the Cer-A-Met Plant location, 16057 Loyalist Parkway. Council, at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, authorized the CAO to enter into an agreement with Cer-A-Met for the non-exclusive public use of the boat ramp and a designated paid parking area […]
Revised reconstruction of Picton Main moves forward
A $5,309,000 revised reconstruction of Picton Main Street will move forward in two parts after two over-budget delays. Tenders advertised last year exceeded the budget allocation by more than 100 per cent and council last August voted to re-tender in 2022. One tender was received in February this year – 63 per cent higher than […]
Prince Edward County’s mayor will seek a second term
Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson will seek a second term in October’s municipal election. Ferguson filed nomination papers Monday, noting his decision followed consultation with his family, friends and members of the community. “It goes without saying that the global pandemic has been disruptive for our community, for our municipal staff, and for those […]
Council to review $184,054 in recommended community grants
Council will review a list of municipal cash and in-kind grants recommended and administered by The County Foundation (TCF) at Tuesday night’s meeting. Requests for funds at $426,978 were significantly higher than the available budget of $243,169. Three of 43 applications were deemed ineligible, 12 requests were reduced and five were not funded. “After careful […]
