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Community vaccination clinics winding down
Mass COVID-19 immunization clinics at the Prince Edward Community Centre and the Quinte Sports and Wellness Centre will be closing at the end of March 2022. All eligible residents who have not yet received their complete vaccination series and booster (if applicable) are encouraged to take advantage of these clinics while they remain open for […]
Face mask rules changes from mandate to choice in most settings March 21
People will soon be on their own to choose if they will continue wearing masks in public to help reduce their risk of COVID-19. Prince Edward County, at last night’s council meeting, decided it would also end its mask in public places mandate when the province lifts its requirements. Ontario Chief Medical Officer Dr. Kieran […]
A County hazardous and electronic waste depot would not compete with charity events: QWS
Quinte Waste Solutions wants the use $28,400 it has already received from Prince Edward County to build a medium-sized hazardous and electronic waste depot. New regulations, stated Ron Rae, of Quinte Waste Solutions (QWS), in a presentation to council Tuesday night, place greater emphasis on stationary collection (depots) as funding support is moving away from […]
Council approves next step in transfer of Forester’s Island to Bay of Quinte Mohawks
UPDATE MARCH 8: Council approved waiving payment of the annual tax of $7,500 once the Addition to Reserve process is complete. Chief R. Don Maracle spoke to council Tuesday night and noted appreciation for the municipality’s support to return the island to the territory. Councillor Janice Maynard noted the waiving of the taxes “reinforces the […]
Single bid on water tower build
UPDATE MARCH 8: The contract to Landmark Structures was approved, as was the contract for the Wellington water treatment plant environmental assessments. Council will examine a $9,002,000 cost for the construction of Wellington’s water storage tank and bulk water filling station – over budget by $992,772. For Tuesday night’s council meeting, a staff report recommends […]
Charges related to BB gun shots in Picton
An arrest has been made in relation to BBs being shot at local businesses and vehicles in downtown Picton. Prince Edward County OPP and the East region Street Crime Units (CSCU) from Prince Edward County, Quinte West, Lennox and Addington were continuing the investigation. On March 3 at approximately 10 p.m. officers observed a person […]
Some public health measures lifted today; County ends state of emergency
COVID-19 public health measures are further eased today in the province as indoor public capacity limits and vaccine requirements are lifted. Businesses and organizations may continue to choose to require proof of vaccination upon entry. Other protective measures, such as mask/face covering requirements and passive screening of patrons remain in place. Businesses and organizations must […]
Work continues to address contaminants at Mountain View
Following the latest round of water sampling in mid-February the Department of National Defence (DND) is continuing to provide bottled water for a few neighbours of Canadian Forces Detachment Mountain View as work continues to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkylated substances (PFAS) and benzene found near the detachment last May. “Since spring 2021, […]
Municipal staff recommend parking study, sharing costs, for Lake on the Mountain safety measures
UPDATE: Council was in agreement to move forward with the pedestrian crossing with financial assistance of Ontario Parks and also decided to allow parking on the road in the immediate area of the park during 2022, eliminating the $400 fines put in place last summer. A parking needs study is to be completed over the […]
Ontario eliminating licence plate renewal fees and stickers
The Ontario government is ending licence plate renewal and sticker fees by March 13 and will refund the cost of stickers purchased from March 2020 onward. Premier Doug Ford announced Tuesday the province is eliminating licence plate renewal fees for nearly eight million vehicle owners “and scrapping the requirement to have a licence plate sticker […]
