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Ontario budget as expected; includes free beach days at provincial parks
While the public expected a large provincial budget focused on increased healthcare spending and supports due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were investments to Prince Edward County businesses and some residents were surprised to see the announcement of free beach days at provincial parks. Due to the pandemic, the budget does not predict a return […]
Municipal funding to assist residents to gain tax returns and benefits
Financial support from the municipality will assist the Prince Edward Learning Centre to help residents file taxes and get footing with other financial services that may make their lives more livable. Council Tuesday night agreed to forward a $62,100 grant from its Climate Emergency carry-over fund to PELC, which provides pre-employment training and supports job […]
Spotty cell service gets $150M fix with Rogers public-private deal
Spotty cell service and ‘dead zones’ in Prince Edward County and other eastern Ontario areas is to be filled in with a $150 million deal with Rogers Communications. The Eastern Ontario Regional Network has named Rogers as its partner the goal to fix the gap in wireless service to 113 municipalities and Indigenous communities. Prince […]
Ontario funding for local retirement homes for infection prevention
Fourteen retirement homes in Bay of Quinte will share $477,309 in provincial funding for infection prevention and containment as part of a $30-million program, announced Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte. The investment is to help the retirement home sector cover continuing COVID-19-related costs such as hiring, training and testing additional staff, and sanitizing […]
MPP Smith announces funding to help local seniors connect, be active
Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith announced funding of $92,162 for programs in the County and Belleville. The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association will receive $49,462.24, while Belleville’s 50-Plus Centre seniors program will receive $42,700. Funding will help with virtual programs such as teleconferences and educational or fitness programs, and one-on-one telephone […]
Coping with COVID-19 in Prince Edward County – a year in review
The COVID-19 pandemic changed everything in 2020. It altered the way people communicate, work, learn, shop, and socialize – but it didn’t change how County residents come together in times of need. Here’s a look back through some of the highlights of the first year of living with coronavirus in Prince Edward County: The first […]
HPEDSB Director of Education resigns
Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Director Sean Monteith has resigned to pursue other professional and career opportunities. “At this time, and with a few good years ahead, the prospect of being part of system-level change in support of Indigenous communities, and in continued support of marginalized and racialized students, is one that I am […]
Proposed changes to Wellington Beach to address ‘thorniest’ over-tourism issues
In a quest to calm a repeat of the tourism fiasco at Wellington Beach last summer, Prince Edward County municipal staff are recommending changes at council’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Thursday. Highlights include free use by residents and a $10 per person charge for visitors on weekends and holidays; reduced operating hours of the […]
Fairgrounds heritage plan proposes revival of rare example of ag exhibition grounds
By Sue Capon A master plan presented to council Tuesday night to revive Picton’s fairgrounds comes with no price tags attached, nor final plans, but offers suggestions on how short, and long-term improvements could enhance its agricultural roots while offering expanded opportunities for recreation and entrepreneurs. “It is important to remember the most distinctive aspect […]
Picton No Frills co-owner helps prevent fraud attempt
A Prince Edward County resident was spared the cost of being scammed Tuesday. The individual was at No Frills in Picton attempting to purchase a number of gift cards when the grocery store’s co-owner, Andrew Januszkiewicz stepped in to assess the situation. “Andrew, noted this and took the time to speak to the individual to […]
