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Hastings Prince Edward Public Health posts four new COVID-19 cases
The Hastings Prince Edward County region has posted four new COVID-19 cases, posted Tuesday. Transmission for two of the cases are noted as travel, one close contact, (Sept.4 and 5) the other pending (Sept. 8), as reported on the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health dashboard. Prince Edward County’s count remains at two (previously reported Aug. […]
County remains in level 2 low water condition
After a very dry June and July, the Quinte region saw an increase in precipitation throughout August but Prince Edward County remains in a level 2 low water condition. “Groundwater and surface water conditions are still low for this time of year but are starting to improve,” said Dave Eastcott, Water Resources Technician with Quinte […]
Council pleased new garbage contract could mean significant savings; fewer service delays
Following years fraught with garbage pickup delays and truck breakdowns, council is pleased with staff’s proposed contract tender with a new company. Adam Goheen, Director of Operations, recommended Environmental 360 Solutions for the municipality’s next three year contract beginning Oct. 1, 2020. The projected yearly cost, based on 2019 quantities is $998,053. In 2019, the […]
Interim bylaw to control pot production in the County
UPDATE: Councillors were in favor of the interim control bylaw, with a staff report to come before council, with details, for approval at its Sept. 22 meeting. At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, council looked at approving an interim control bylaw that temporarily prohibits new or expanding cannabis production facilities in the County for […]
Council to review sub-lease for Picton Marina
Councillors will review a draft sub-lease to operate the Picton Marina which has not been profitable under municipal operation and will save the County $30,000 to $70,000 annually. Tenacity Capital was the only proposal received to operate both the Picton and Wellington marinas. CEO and founder CJ Thompson seeks a signed lease prior to incurring […]
Council approves freezing all STA licensing; full program review due in January
UPDATE SEPT. 1: Following extensive discussion about attempts to only pause whole home short-term accommodations, council approved the motion to “pause” all STA applications as of Sept. 30 – and moved up the full program review to the end of January 2021. Councillor Kate McNaughton stated she hoped to continue allowing owner-occupied and B&B applications, […]
$151,000 tender to finish parking lot not approved
UPDATE SEPT 1: Council was split in its decision to finish the King Street parking lot, or put the funds toward other projects. A tie vote at council Tuesday night made the motion to approve the tender fail. Several agreed with councillor Brad Nieman that the lot has been in use for the past two […]
Paid parking returns to help cover costs of disrespectful visitors to conservation areas
Paid parking will return to Quinte Conservation’s lands and trails to help pay for clean up due to disrespectful behaviour over the summer. “We receive reports every day about the mistreatment of these beautiful areas,” said CAO Brad McNevin. “We have four field staff to service our properties and if all they are doing is […]
Montreal resident drowns at North Beach
A 32-year-old man is the third person to have drowned at North Beach this summer. Prince Edward County OPP, Fire and Rescue, and Hastings Quinte EMS were called to North Beach Provincial Park Thursday, Aug. 27. “At approximately 4:15 p.m., a family had been swimming and one member failed to surface,” said Const. Aaron Miller. […]
Boil water advisory on Loyalist Parkway lifted
AUG 25: The boil water advisory issued Wednesday, Aug. 19 has been lifted by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. Affected users can resume normal use of municipal drinking water without bringing it to a boil. Addresses affected by the boil water advisory included: All services on Loyalist Parkway from the intersection of Picton Main Street, […]
