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County libraries and playgrounds reopen
The municipality is opening libraries and playgrounds across Prince Edward County on Friday, July 17 as part of the transition to Stage 3 of the province’s framework for public health and economic recovery. All library branches will reopen with modified services, while continuing to provide curbside pick-up and book mailing. The number of people in […]
Indoor nursing home visits to open July 22; funding announced for long-term care homes
Ontario’s Minister of Long-Term Care Merrilee Fullerton announced Wednesday that indoor visits will be permitted starting July 22 at the province’s nursing homes. The announcement comes months after families were shut out of seeing their loved ones in effort to stop the spread of the novel coronovirus. In late March, Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of […]
Most businesses can be open as Stage 3 starts on Friday
Nearly all businesses and public spaces in Hastings and Prince Edward counties will be allowed to reopen Friday, July 17 in Stage 3 of the province’s reopening during the COVID-19 pandemic. Premier Doug Ford made the announcement during his daily briefing Monday, noting 24 of 27 public health regions will be allowed to reopen with […]
Public to be consulted on surplus municipal land
Council is recommending staff include public consultation on available municipal lands that could be deemed to be surplus. At today’s committee of the whole meeting, staff also asked for inventory and mapping of unopened road allowance to determine how they can be used for future development, where appropriate. A report to the meeting, prepared by […]
Council to seek public opinion on draft to allow urban backyard hens
The municipality is recommending public opinion on a draft bylaw to keep chickens in urban backyards of the County. Currently, raising backyard hens is not permitted outside of rural zones. In May, councillor Kate MacNaughton brought forward public interest and requests for small flocks to be allowed in residential areas. She requested a report outlining […]
County to honour resident’s induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame
Prince Edward County council will present Judy Kent with a Civic Recognition plaque honouring her induction into Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame. Nominated by councillor Bill Roberts, the recognition is to be presented when the public is allowed to attend council meetings in person when pandemic restrictions loosen. Canada’s Sports Hall of Fame announced last […]
Residents asked to reduce water usage in Low-level water statement
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for the Quinte Conservation Watershed including Prince Edward Countyt and the regions of the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers. Despite higher than average water levels on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, minimal precipitation throughout the last few months has contributed to lower than average […]
Citizens help save woman from drowning
Citizens helped save a woman from drowning yesterday afternoon at Sandbanks. On Wednesday, July 8, at approximately 4:20 p.m., Prince Edward County OPP and Hastings-Quinte Paramedics responded to a near-drowning incident at Sandbanks Provincial Park – Outlet Beach. “Officers arrived and found civilians performing CPR on an adult female who had been pulled from the […]
Municipal staff to seek Millennium Trail launch point alternatives, opinions
UPDATE July 7 – Council at its regular meeting decided proposals for all four launch points are to be sent back to municipal staff for further information, exploring alternative locations, business partnerships, and include discussions with businesses, and neighbours; in consultation with the Trails Ad-hoc committtee and the accessibility commitee. * * * UPDATE June […]
Wellington councillor seeks changes to boat launch bylaw; waterfront alternatives
UPDATE: Municipal staff to bring a report on all four locations to council’s July 21 meeting. Councillor Mike Harper wants council to rescind a bylaw limiting the Wellington beach boat launch to non-motorized watercraft. Following council’s decision June 9 to restrict boats with motors, Harper states the timing and volume of boaters has caused ongoing […]
