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Council will pause refreshing its 10-year strategic plan
UPDATE: Council has agreed to pause further work on its 10-year strategic plan as the election looms in November. “We are simply too late in the electoral cycle to devote the time, effort and resources and the consideration an item such as this requires,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson at Tuesday night’s council meeting. “The vision […]
Public Health supports maskless return to school as restrictions lift
Starting March 21, people can make their own decisions about wearing face coverings as masks will no longer be required in public places such as restaurants and bars, gyms and movie theatres and schools. Face coverings are still required on public transit and health care settings at least until April 27. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health […]
Funding boost for long-term care staffing
As part of its plan to attempt to fix long-term care, the Ontario government will provide up to $673 million more this year to the homes across the province to increase staffing levels, to lead to more direct care for residents. This includes $7,857,960 for nine long-term care homes in Bay of Quinte. This is […]
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 […]
