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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 […]
Reports coming on pet cemetery and how to handle pioneer cemeteries
The municipality will explore the possibility of establishing a pet cemetery, and report back to the Cemetery Advisory Committee. Sandra Latchford, chair, told the committee there is a perfect location for the pet cemetery beside Glenwood Cemetery and near the dog park. “There is a nice trail and existing road access. As per the Funeral, […]
Go Fund Me page for man who lost his life ice fishing nears goal to create memorial bench, help family
A Go Fund Me page for Tyler Ballance launched yesterday has already reached $13,610 of a $15,000 goal. Ballance, 23, fell through the ice while fishing on the Bay of Quinte Jan. 9. “He was a vibrant, loving and caring young man whose life was taken from him way too soon,” states the page, organized […]
Council approves modified tree maintenance and preservation policy
Modifications to the County’s Tree Management and Preservation policy – including use of community-based programs, and various methods of replacement achieving “no net loss” – were approved by council Tuesday. The modifications were made with an eye to keeping costs and resources down, involving the community, emphasis on native trees and requirements for tree sizes. […]
Stark family fund grants help organizations through pandemic
Prince Edward County charities will soon benefit from the Stark Family Fund to address critical supports in the community. The Community Foundation for Kingston & Area (CKFA), which holds the Stark Family Fund, granted $23,000 to four local charities. The Stark fund was created in 2002 with a $1.2 million gift from the last two […]
