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County gains $1.6M to address municipal COVID-19 costs
Municipalities within Bay of Quinte will see $9,492,162 in funding to address costs related to the COVID-19 pandemic as part of the first round of emergency funding under the Safe Restart Agreement. Prince Edward County will receive $1,676,500, and an additional $22,315 to support transit operations, from the provincial and federal governments. Ontario secured up […]
Council motions tackle tourism, traffic, and STAs to make County ‘more liveable’
In separate, but related motions, council is seeking information from municipal staff to make Prince Edward County “a more liveable” community. Headlining the requests is a motion from Mayor Steve Ferguson seeking a comprehensive analysis of the effects of increased tourism on residents, businesses, roads, parking, traffic, infrastructure, waterfront, beaches, natural amenities and budget implications. […]
County in neutral to positive financial position despite pandemic
Despite constraints of operating during a pandemic, the County’s Chief Administrative Officer reports the municipality remains in a neutral to positive financial position. “Despite additional expenses and challenges, staff have effectively deferred projects and delayed large procurements to manage cash flow, while maintaining those services that are most required,” said CAO Marcia Wallace in her […]
Sheba’s Island residents tell council tourism is creating havoc
Property owners at Sheba’s Island and Winn’s Drive are asking the muncipality to solve parking, garbage and related tourism concerns at West Lake. Council’s recent temporary no parking bylaw on Winn’s Drive has helped alleviate some issues, but Lawrie Ackerman, a spokesperson for the residents, said it does not address overall issues creating havoc for […]
HUB gains leeway to move forward on expansion
Weighing support for an essential service, restrictions to waiving fees and setting precedent for similar requests, council agreed with a muncipal staff recommendation to help The HUB Family and Child Services move forward on its expansion. The HUB Executive Director Susan Quaiff spoke to Committee of the Whole in July, explaining how the COVID-19 pandemic […]
Yard sales now allowed; Bloomfield two-hour parking limit stopped
Council decided to allow garage or yard sales in the County that were temporarily prohibited since April 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic when gatherings were limited to five people. “People will take precautions where necessary,” said councillor Phil St. Jean. “They are really no different than a farmers’ market and it’s time to allow […]
Council will not investigate ‘complicated’ issues surrounding Forester’s Island
UPDATE AUG. 4, 2020: Council approved looking at ways to celebrate and educate on its Indigenous history, but will not involve itself with efforts to better profile and identify the Gunshot Treaty cairn at Carrying Place, or investigate issues with Forester’s Island between the County and Deseronto. Following discussion, all councillors except Bill Roberts opposed […]
Driver clocked at 158 km/h on County Road 49
PEC OPP Community Safety Officer Aaron Miller was conducting radar patrols Monday morning, and at approximately 10:20, stopped a vehicle travelling 158 km/h on County Road 49. The driver had their vehicle seized for seven days, and now has a date to attend court this fall to explain why they were travelling nearly twice the […]
New COVID-19 case in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties
Ontario Public Health Laboratory tests have confirmed a new case of COVID-19 in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties – the first positive case in HPEC since May 18. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health reports a resident of Quinte West has tested positive for the virus after returning from travel. The individual is in self-isolation at […]
Province announces return to school plans; HPEDSB preparations under way
The Ministry of Education announced plans for a return to school in September on Thursday, Sept. 3. “We appreciate the direction from the Ministry of Education about reopening schools in September. Now that we have this information, we can finalize plans for all Hastings Prince Edward District School Board schools,” said Sean Monteith, Director of […]
