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Increase in overdoses locally could be related to new and toxic drugs
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is warning residents of unusually high rates of overdose in the region over the past several days. Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services has responded to 10 overdoses over the past five days, including five on Monday, Nov. 30 alone. “While local partners are continuing to investigate the situation, including the substance […]
County preparing in case of move to COVID-19 level orange
Prince Edward County is preparing to take further action if the municipality moves from yellow-protect to orange-restrict under Ontario’s COVID-19 response framework. “We are not there yet, but we need to start making plans with cases of COVID-19 still increasing in the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) region,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “It is […]
COVID-19 outbreak at Procter & Gamble Belleville
Today, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO at Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) confirms a COVID-19 outbreak at Procter & Gamble, 355 University Ave., Belleville. HPEPH has confirmed nine cases of COVID-19 among individuals at the site. There is also one additional case posted Monday, related to close contact for a […]
Hastings Prince Edward moves to COVID-19 ‘yellow zone’ Monday
Hastings Prince Edward moves up to the ‘yellow zone’ of the provincial COVID-19 colour framework, starting Monday. There were 27 new cases in the region over the past seven days creating a local incidence rate of 16 per 100,000 people. Six new cases and two recoveries were posted Friday. Four cases were confirmed Thursday and […]
Virtual look at Official Plan highlights land in the County
By Sharon Harrison A live-streamed information session on the draft Official Plan Wednesday evening gave the public a further opportunity to learn more about Prince Edward County’s Official Plan – a document that clarifies how the County will grow and develop over the next 25 years. Michael Michaud, Manager of Planning with the municipality, gave […]
Two new COVID cases; now 27 active – none in PEC
NOV 26 – Two new cases of COVID-19 were added by Hastings Prince Edward Health to its dashboard, Thursday. With one recovery, the cases are one fewer than yesterday. There are none currently in Prince Edward County, but as numbers rise, more local businesses are stating publicly they are asking people from outside of the […]
Council supports Quinte Conservation plea to repeal bill proposing changes to Conservation Authorities
Quinte Conservation has gained Prince Edward County council’s support to fight proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act and the Planning Act. Changes proposed Nov. 5 in the Ontario government’s 2020 Ontario Budget (Bill 229), “significantly affect the role Conservation Authorities (CAs) have in protecting Ontarians, and their property, from flooding and other natural hazards,” […]
Council supports idea of long-term lease for ROC at Picton Town Hall
Council has supported a proposal for a long-term lease agreement with the Recreational Outreach Centre (ROC) to take over the lower floor of the Picton Town Hall. The deal is supported in principle, contingent on the ROC securing funding for renovations. The arrangement helps the Picton Town Hall Board of Management, which assumed operations last […]
County to apply for funding for Shire Hall upper floor renovation
Council and the public could return to Shire Hall for meetings in an updated, safer space should the second floor of the Main Street Picton building get a $300,000 renovation. Due to the pandemic and provincial public safety protocols, council and committees have been holding meetings at the Wellington and District Community Centre. However, public […]
QHC tightens visiting restrictions in its four hospitals
Quinte Health Care has created a new “Care Partners and Visiting During COVID-19” policy, outlining who is permitted to enter the four QHC hospitals in Picton, Belleville, Trenton and Bancroft during the COVID-19 pandemic. The policy is being implemented gradually this week and applies to all QHC hospitals and all individuals attending a patient – […]
