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Two new positive COVID-19 cases in the County
UPDATE: The 49th case in the region was lab confirmed Tuesday, related to travel and affecting a resident of the Tyendinaga/Deseronto area. Two positive COVID-19 cases confirmed Monday, Aug. 24 are from Prince Edward County. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Communication Coordinator Karen La Rose confirms the two are related residents of the County who […]
County resident tests positive for West Nile Virus
Ontario Public Health labs has confirmed a positive case of West Nile virus in a resident of Prince Edward County. “This is the first direct evidence of WNv in our area this year, although regular mosquito surveillance is conducted by Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) throughout the summer,” said Karen La Rose, Communications Co-ordinator. […]
HPE school board launches K-12 virtual school
The Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board will open a K-12 virtual school for online learning. The plan is in direct response to results from the recent questionnaire asking parents/guardians to indicate whether their children would attend school in person, or remotely, for the 2020-2021 school year starting in September. “Of the 15,000 students […]
Kramp-Neuman to seek Bay of Quinte riding Conservative nomination
Following the election announcement early this morning of Erin O’Toole as the new Conservative Party of Canada leader, the Bay of Quinte riding will see some competition for the local position. Shelby Kramp-Neuman, financial advisor, former councillor and Deputy Mayor in Centre Hastings announced she intends to run for nomination as Bay of Quinte’s candidate, […]
Developer hopeful housing will move forward in Wellington
The developer of the proposed development in Wellington seeks an agreement with the County to end an appeal tribunal, and move forward with the 460 unit development. Enzo Bertucci, director of land development for the Kaitlin Corporation’s project, stated in a deputation to council Monday night that significant progress has been made since CAO Marcia […]
Kate’s Rest, Hudgin Log House seek municipal project status
Two organizations deemed of value to the County did not receive ‘projects of community interest’ (PCI) status from the municipality at Tuesday’s council meeting thought one may still gain the designation. Council had requested a staff report to consider requests by Kate’s Rest and Moses Hudgin Log House as PCIs which allows for charitable donations […]
One new COVID-19 case confirmed in Central Hastings
One new positive case of COVID-19 was confirmed over the weekend. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reports a Central Hastings resident contracted the virus through close contact with an individual who resides outside of Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. The case was identified Aug. 15. The last case reported July 30 was a Quinte West […]
Tourism, roads, ferry service among concerns County bringing to first AMO online conference
Increased tourism concerns, County roads, the Glenora Ferry service and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be among Prince Edward County concerns discussed at this year’s Association of Municipalities of Ontario (AMO) Conference this week. The Aug. 17-19 conference will be offered entirely online – a first in the more than 120-year history of the […]
Staggered entry part of return to school plan
(UPDATED) Students returning to the classroom will do so on a staggered basis. “To assist in school re-entry and to support consistency in messaging for all schools in our communities—and in conjunction with the Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board and the Limestone District School Board—students will return to school on a staggered entry,” […]
Little Bluff to remain closed for summer
Little Bluff Conservation Area will remain closed for the duration of the summer season. Any use of the area is not permitted. The decision to re-open the area will be evaluated on a week-by-week basis starting Sept. 15th. “Quinte Conservation staff have evaluated options for re-opening the area, however, due to COVID-19 requirements for services, […]
