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Citizens concerned with Halfmoon Point resort concept on environmentally-sensitive land
A concept for a residential and resort development at Halfmoon Point (County Road 13 near Long Point) could crumble before its created . The preliminary design was presented to Committee of the Whole Thursday (for information purposes, not a decision) and met with concern from councillors and four deputents over its placement in a designated […]
Ontario provides $2.8M for transitional hospital beds at QHC
Quinte Health Care (QHC) hospitals will receive $2,813,000 from the province to fund up to 29 additional transitional care beds and enhance Intensive Care Unit capacity. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith made the announcement Wednesday, noting the beds will be allocated based on the greatest need among the four hospitals. “This funding bolsters their […]
Heritage Advisory Committee will create response to Macdonald statue working group report
The Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) has decided it will meet again to create a written response to the ‘Holding Court’ Statue Working Group’s recommendation to remove the bronze portrait of Sir John A Macdonald from downtown Picton. PEHAC was directed by the mayor and council to receive the working group’s report and provide […]
Progress update on long road to affordable housing
Council learned of progress on the long road to more affordable/attainable housing in Prince Edward County. At Tuesday night’s meeting, Charles Dowdall, executive director with the PEC Affordable Housing Corporation, provided an update on his first 90-days on the job. Highlights included work on planning for 30-35 rental units at the site of the former […]
County man reported missing is safe
UPDATE: OPP officers in Prince Edward County have officially confirmed Steve Vandusen, reported missing, is now home and safe. They thank all for sharing the appeal, and providing potential leads on his whereabouts. Prince Edward County OPP report Steven Vandusen, was last seen Sunday in the County. See details in the poster below. Have info? […]
Council denies Picton Terminals’ rezoning for cruise ships, more storage
By Sue Capon Prince Edward County council presented a united front at Wednesday night’s planning meeting in unanimously denying the Picton Terminals application for re-zoning to allow a Great Lakes cruise ship port destination, and expanded open storage for goods and materials. “I do not think what is being proposed here is appropriate for this […]
County Road 49 repair could be set for next step
The next step toward the rehabilitation of County Road 49 would be under way with approval of a $134,460 contract for design services with Jewell Engineering. The contract was to come before council at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday with final approval at its next regular meeting. However, a meeting fraught with audio […]
Excessive idling bylaw, with fine, before council
Vehicles and watercraft caught idling excessively could face fines of $200 if council approves a new bylaw at its next regular meeting. An Idling Control Bylaw was presented at Committee of the Whole Thursday. An update of the discussion is not currently available as the meeting’s audio and technical difficulty rendered the live stream motionless. […]
QHC names new president and CEO
The Quinte Health Care (QHC) Board of Directors announced today that Stacey Daub will take the reins as president and chief executive officer Jan. 4, 2021. Daub is currently vice-president, Strategy, Integration and Digital Health at North York General Hospital in Toronto. Prior, she served as the president and CEO of Headwaters Health Care Centre […]
Little Bluff to remain closed for 2020
Little Bluff Conservation Area will remain closed until, at the earliest, Jan. 4, 2021 for maintenance work and improvement projects. The area was closed in August due to overcrowding, garbage dumping, and non-permitted activities. “Quinte Conservation’s staff have taken time during the closure to develop an improvement strategy that consists of maintenance work to the […]
