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County gains $1.1M in provincial infrastructure funding
Prince Edward County will receive $1,147,499 of $8.5 million going to Bay of Quinte municipalities to address infrastructure needs. Bay of Quinte MP Todd Smith made the announcement of Ontario Community Infrastructure Fund (OCIF) funding Monday. The funds are to be used for roads, bridges, water and wastewater infrastructure. “This funding addresses our government’s commitment […]
Snowmobile accident claims life of Picton man
A 24-year-old Picton man has died as a result from injuries from a snowmobile accident. Constable Susanne Cox states that shortly after 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 members of the Bancroft OPP and Hastings County Paramedics responded to a trail near Weslemkoon Lake Road, east of Silva Lake in Tudor-Cashel Township. Jamie Ferguson, 24, was transported […]
Concern about process and details to restore former summer camp
By Sharon Harrison A re-zoning application for a former summer camp at Roblin Lake has drawn community concern over notifications and if approved, what changes would be allowed. Comments on the Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc., application were heard from 11 members of the public at the virtual planning committee meeting last week, though […]
Challenges focus of online rural municipal conference
County representatives will connect virtually with provincial and municipal officials next week to explore ways of tackling the unique challenges faced by rural municipalities. A delegation led by Mayor Steve Ferguson will join hundreds of participants at the 2021 Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) Conference Jan. 25-26. In addition to attending sessions and workshops, County […]
Phase one vaccine rollout has begun with Hastings Manor
Phase one of the province’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan has begun in the region. Hastings County, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, and Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services administered COVID-19 vaccine to 230 residents at Hastings Manor in Belleville o Thursday. “As the largest long-term care home in HPEC, administering vaccine to the residents of Hastings Manor […]
Public Health plans inspections at local businesses
As part of the Workplace Enforcement Campaign announced by the province, provincial and local public health inspectors will make their first stops visiting a variety of businesses in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties “with an aim to further protect workers and customers at all essential businesses.” Additional campaigns are being planned for 10 other communities […]
In-person learning resumes Monday, Jan. 25 in Hastings and Prince Edward
The Ministry of Education has announced that all elementary and secondary students enrolled for in-person learning in the Hastings and Prince Edward region will return to school Monday, Jan. 25. Students enrolled in virtual school will continue their regular online studies. Transportation to schools also resumes Monday. Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Director Sean […]
Requests for First Nations’ consultations delays Quinte’s Isle planning meeting
By Sharon Harrison An expected lengthy planning meeting on the expansion at Quinte Isle Campark – with nearly 30 members of the public waiting to comment – was cut short by a sudden turn of events. The meeting, held online, was to hear comments on the proposed expansion of the park in Athol, but was […]
Low-risk exposure to COVID-19 at Wellington Tim Hortons
JAN 16 – Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is advising of potential low risk exposure to COVID-19 at Tim Hortons in Wellington Saturday. The restaurant has closed temporarily to sanitize. Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health is advising customers who visited there on Jan. 8, 10, 12 or 13 (including drive through customers) that they may […]
County supports Bay of Quinte Mohawks’ effort to reclaim Forester’s Island
After 15 years of waiting for answers, the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte may be one step closer to re-claiming Forester’s Island. In November, Tyendinaga Chief R. Don Maracle sought discussion with council to bring Foresters Island back to the Mohawk Territory. The island, south of Deseronto in Mohawk’s Bay, in the Bay of […]
