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Council to discuss mandatory masks or face-coverings
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has instructed that people are prohibited from entering commercial establishments without wearing a face covering – as of 12:01 p.m. Friday, June 10. Prince Edward County Council reinforced the public health instruction, approving a bylaw to come forward to include all enclosed public spaces, on top of the HPEPH’s commercial […]
Police investigating sudden death in Picton
UPDATE: A third individual has been charged in connection with the sudden death investigation in Picton. On Thursday, July 2 shortly before 5 a.m., officers with the Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Mary Street in Picton. Members of […]
Sir John statue defaced for second time this week in Picton
Prince Edward OPP are investigating multiple instances of mischief to the Sir John A Macdonald statue downtown Picton – the most recent early on Canada Day where it was splashed with red paint. Sir John’s hands were painted red Monday, June 30, and cleaned by County staff. Sir John statues and other historical monuments are […]
Foundation fundraising milestone surpasses $2 million
For the first time in its history, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation raised more than $2 milion in support of healthcare in Prince Edward County. The milestone was celebrated at its annual general meeting June 25 – online due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The AGM highlighted the Foundation’s achievements, particularly its fundraising work […]
Free curbside garbage bag ends July 1; free brush runs could end July 7
One free garbage bag curbside ends July 1 and free dump runs of brush could soon follow. Strengthened littering and dumping fines, and more public education on composting will also come foward for council approval at its July 7 meeting. “There is an ongoing shift in waste management regulations and practices at all levels of […]
Ontario extends state of emergency to July 15
The Ontario government has extended its state of emergency to July 15, 2020 – and Premier Doug Ford said he is hopeful it was will be last time. The extension was approved by the Ontario Legislature earlier today. While many of the emergency orders under the declaration could continue past July 15, including bans on […]
One year delay cost $43,200 more to buy new fire truck
A new pumper tanker fire truck for Wellington will cost $43,200 more than if it were purchased last spring. Council Tuesday night approved in an 8-6 vote, a tender to Dependable Emergency Vehicles for $395,700 to be built and delivered in about one year. Last May, a tender under budget of $352,491 was opposed in […]
Public Health heat warning extended through Tuesday
UPDATE: Heat warning extended to Tuesday. Hastings Prince Edward Public Health has issued a heat warning ahead of the hot and humid weather Friday to Sunday. Residents are advised that extremely hot weather can lead to heat related illnesses. People should watch for symptoms of heat exhaustion, which include skin rash, muscle cramps, swelling of […]
Significant gift Backs the Build for County’s new hospital
With a strong belief in being philanthropic leaders and supporting health care in their community, John and Dianne Hopper, of Sophiasburgh, have stepped forward with a five-year commitment to help Back the Build for the new hospital in Prince Edward County. John and Dianne have pledged $250,000 toward the construction, expected to be completed in […]
County modifies sidewalk patio bylaws
The County has made temporary changes to the sidewalk patio bylaw to help food and drink establishments explore innovative ways to serve their customers during the coronavirus pandemic. As part of the Province of Ontario’s Stage 2 reopening, restaurants, bars, and other food and drink establishments can open for dining in outdoor areas only, such […]
