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New municipal-led tourism marketing/management plan may face legal battle
While the municipality prepares to launch a municipal-led destination marketing organization, a local group that wanted the job, seeks more discussion and possibly legal action. Richard Barrett, Stay PEC chair, addressed council Tuesday night, asking to delay a decision until the business community and stakeholders can let council know whether they prefer a municipal-led, industry-led […]
COVID-19 vaccine clinics in Picton move to online booking only due to high demand
COVID-19 vaccine clinics at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) will no longer accept walk-ins due to the increased demand for third shots and booster doses. People must now book an appointment in advance through the online provincial portal or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact Centre at 1.833.943.3900. If you are […]
Roads, bridges, services highlighted in approved 2022 capital budgets
Prince Edward County council has approved an $18.5 million capital plan for 2022 aimed at improving roads, bridges, emergency vehicles, and other assets that support the delivery of services and programs. “We are making significant investments in the core infrastructure that our community relies on every day to live and work in Prince Edward County,” […]
Ontario extending vaccine passports; people must have QR code version – paper or digital
Ontario is adjusting its COVID-19 response due to rising cases and variant concerns. The new measures announced today include delaying the lifting of proof of vaccination requirements beyond Jan. 17, 2022 and effective Jan. 4, 2022, requiring the use of the enhanced vaccine certificate with QR code and the Verify Ontario app in settings where […]
Expected rain and runoff brings water safety statement
Quinte Conservation notes the local watershed is forecast to receive 25mm or more of rain over the weekend. That, coupled with mild temperatures, will melt snow and create runoff, causing elevated river flows, swelling in streams and rivers and some isolated nuisance flooding. “The Prince Edward County Watershed has received above average lake effect precipitation […]
Additional infrastructure funding from province to go toward roads and water sytems
Prince Edward County will use additional infrastructure funding from the provincial government toward improving roadways and water and wastewater infrastructure in 2022. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith announced $16,951,102 in additional funding through the Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF). Prince Edward County will received $2,388,033 (compared to $1,147,499 in 2021); Belleville gets $7,032,052 for […]
Enhanced COVID-19 measures begin at HPE schools
Due to an increase in the number of cases reported in elementary schools, as well as transmission within the schools, enhanced COVID-19 measures will begin Dec. 7 at Hastings Prince Edward District School board schools. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health notes transmission of COVID-19 between school-aged children not only increases the risk of spread within […]
Upfront payment supports new housing developments in Wellington
A developer of two subdivisions in Wellington will pre-pay a portion of development charges under new financing agreements with the municipality. Development charges are fees collected from developers, typically at the time a building permit is issued. The fees help pay for the cost of growth-related municipal infrastructure. Under these agreements, developer Kaitlin Corporation, is […]
Drugs and gun seized at traffic stop
Prince Edward OPP seized drugs and a handgun during a traffic stop on Highway 62 in Sophiasburgh Friday, Dec. 3 around 3:30 a.m. The three occupants were arrested following a search of the vehicle which resulted in the seizure of a quantity of suspected cocaine, pills, cannabis, associated drug paraphernalia, along with Canadian currency, cell […]
QHC hospitals will require proof of vaccination for visitors and care partners
With the significant increase of COVID activity in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties, Quinte Health Care (QHC) is taking the additional precaution of requiring proof of vaccination as part of its screening process for all visitors and care partners. Carly Baxter, QHC Communications, states in a media release that most hospitals in Ontario have initiated […]
