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Virtual public meeting for Picton Heights development
A virtual public information meeting is set for Tuesday, Nov. 16 at 7 pm regarding planning applications for more than 500 housing unites at Picton Heights. Through a Draft Plan of Subdivision, the applicant is proposing to create a subdivision with 439 separately conveyable residential units and 86 residential rental units. The subdivision as proposed […]
If passed, minimum wage will be $15 an hour – including servers
The Ontario government will introduce legislation that, if passed, would raise the general minimum wage from $14.35 to $15 per hour effective Jan. 1, 2022. A full-time worker making the general minimum wage could see an annual earnings increase of $1,350 in 2022 under the proposed legislation. Under the proposed changes, the special minimum wage […]
Open air gathering focuses on challenges to find affordable housing
By Olivia Timm An event to discuss challenges finding affordable housing in Prince Edward County was called a good start to call attention to the community’s need. County residents gathered in Benson Park late last week for over an hour, hosted by the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC). Several of its staff members joined community […]
Affordable housing planning tool options to be studied
OCT. 28 UPDATE: Options are on the table as Prince Edward County council has directed municipal staff to explore options to help right a dire affordable and attainable housing situation that they fear will lead to a community of “have and have-nots”. Following a presentation, Charles Dowdall, executive director of the municipality’s Affordable Housing Corporation, […]
Council approves funding for Picton Harbour lookouts
Seven lookouts along a revitalized Picton Harbour are one step closer as council agreed to signing an agreement to receive $262,500 in federal funding and paying a 25 per cent municipal contribution of $87,500. The lookouts – that span between Chimney Point and Brick Kiln Point – are intended to showcase views of the harbour […]
Four new COVID-19 cases; 20 active cases
OCT. 29: Four new COVID-19 cases recorded, and two recoveries, making 20 active cases in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Of the four new cases – two in Centre Hastings and one each in Quinte West and Belleville – all were not vaccinated. Of the 20 active cases – six each in Belleville and Centre […]
Ontario makes plan gradually lift public health measures – including masks, capacity limits
Capacity limits will begin to lift Monday in the province’s new gradual plan to lift all remaining public health measures – including masks and proof of vaccination – by March 2022. Friday, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, released A Plan to Safely Reopen Ontario and Manage COVID-19 for […]
QHC and Addiction Mental Health Services gain $2M provincial funding
Quinte Health Care and Addiction Mental Health Services in Hastings and Prince Edward County will benefit from more than $2 million from the provincial government for Infrastructure upgrades, repairs and maintenance. Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith stated Thursday QHC will receive $1.88 million and Addictions and Mental Health will gain $126,000 through the Health […]
Victim lost $6,000 in emergency scam
Prince Edward OPP remind people to be aware of ongoing frauds and scams following another report of a victim losing $6,000 in an emergency scam. PEC OPP Community Safety Officer Aaron Miller stated the victim received a call advising their daughter had been involved in a serious collision, involving a young child, while impaired by […]
Natural gas service coming to Cherry Valley
Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte and Ontario’s Energy Minister, joined local officials and Enbridge Gas today to announce an up to $5.2 million allocation from the province to help get natural gas to approximately 152 homes, businesses and farms in Cherry Valley. “We’re making good on our promise to deliver affordable energy and […]
