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Contaminants found at military base in Mountain View; testing under way
Environmental testing is under way near Canadian Forces Detachment Mountain View following the location of contaminants at the site. Routine testing found poly- and perfluoroalkylated substances, or PFAS, at CFS Mountain View. A news release from the Department of National Defense officials Thursday noted the chemicals are “manufactured chemicals used in a variety of consumer […]
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis will stand for third term
MP Neil Ellis will stand for a third term as the Bay of Quinte Federal Liberal Association candidate. Twice elected federal member of parliament, Ellis was first elected in October 2015 and again in 2019. Prior to becoming MP, Ellis was mayor of the City of Belleville from 2006 – 2014. During his first term […]
10 cases in PEC; active COVID-19 cases at 87
APRIL 30: Twelve new COVID-19 cases are reported with four new in Prince Edward County, seven in Belleville and one in Centre Hastings. With nine recoveries, the active cases remain at 87, including: 10 in Prince Edward County, 50 in Belleville, 17 in Quinte West, six in Centre Hastings, three in Deseronto and one in […]
Prince Edward County real estate ‘disconnected from reality’; council receives affordable housing update
With houses selling for nearly 50 per cent more than last year and the rental market also seeing bidding wars (and the inventory for both at an all-time low) the need for affordable housing in Prince Edward County is dire. “The County has been referred to as ‘disconnected from reality’ with respect to the real […]
COVID-19 outbreak at Belleville hospital Quinte 5 unit
UPDATE Two separate COVID-19 outbreaks have been declared at QHC Belleville General Hospital. One on the Quinte 5 medicine unit and one in the Intensive Care Unit at QHC-Belleville General Hospital. APRIL 27 – A COVID-19 outbreak has been declared on the Quinte 5 unit of QHC-Belleville General Hospital. Three staff members on the Quinte […]
Report finds pandemic upheaval in County will go well beyond its medical impact
The County Foundation (TCF) reports the upheaval caused by the COVID-19 pandemic will go well beyond its medical impact. “It is a human, economic and social crisis, grounded in place,” states the foundation’s report to council to be presented Tuesday night. The foundation was engaged by the municipality to research and report on the social […]
Council to review community grant recommendations
Approval for community grants over and under $5,000 are before council Tuesday night. The grant process for the municipality is overseen by The Community Foundation. This year, projects that could move forward despite COVID-19 pandemic limitations were given preference. There are 15 grants over $5,000 being recommended for approval by TCF in co-operation with municipal […]
Provincial funding to help find homes for vulnerable people forced to reside in hospitals; LTC homes
Ontario is providing $2.9 million to Addictions and Mental Health Services Hastings Prince Edward (AMHS – HPE) to help re-home people with a history of addictions, mental health and other co-morbidities residing in hospitals or long-term care homes. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith said today that through the Back to Home Program, people filling […]
Picton’s among local vaccine clinics cancelled due to hot spots, supply delays
Due to unanticipated shortages in local vaccine supply due to reallocation to hot spots and supply chain delays, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health community vaccination clinics are unable to take place: April 26 in Belleville & Trenton, April 29 in Picton and April 30 in Belleville. HPEPH states all individuals who had appointments at these […]
Public Health clinics full; vaccines at pharmacies open to those aged 40 and over
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reports today all of its local upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinic appointments have been filled. It promises to update everyone when new clinics have been added to the provincial site. People aged 40 or older are eligible for an AstraZeneca vaccine through the pharmacy program starting April 20. Participating pharmacies in […]
