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Schools to remain closed; school board ready
Schools will remain closed for the rest of this school year. Making the announcement Tuesday morning, the province noted it is planning for the reopening of schools for the 2020-21 school year, the gradual reopening of child care, and the opening of summer day camps subject to the continuing progress in trends of key public […]
Some outdoor amenities allowed to reopen today
Today, the province officially entered the first stage of its Framework for Reopening the Province. The stage permits the reopening of some outdoor recreational amenities, including outdoor sports facilities and multi-use fields, off-leash dog areas and outdoor picnic sites, benches and shelters in parks and recreational areas, effective as of Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Outdoor […]
Commission to investigate ‘broken’ long-term care system
As the COVID-19 pandemic shone a light on failures in the long-term care system, the provincial government announced this morning it will undertake a review this fall. Saturday, the Ontario Long Term Care Association, representing care homes in Ontario, supported a public inquiry into the sector that would solve long-standing issues but wants staffing issues […]
OPP break up gathering, investigate collision over long weekend
Prince Edward County Detachment OPP report breaking up one larger than allowed gathering over the long weekend; a collision involving an ATV and checks on waterways. Saturday, the OPP received a report of a gathering at an address on Scotts Mill Road. Officers arrived and located approximately 12 people. Officers educated the parties on the […]
Some retail and services will re-open today
Shire Hall and the Picton fire hall will re-open today, among retail businesses, health and community service providers permitted by the province to open, or, expand services Tuesday, May 19. The municipal offices will be open between 8:30 am and 3 pm, Monday to Friday with limited services available. The municipality is asking residents to […]
County to monitor parking near Provincial Parks during long weekend
The municipality will monitor and enforce parking restrictions on County roads surrounding provincial parks, which opened for limited day-use activities on Friday, May 15. Walking, hiking, and biking are among the day-use activities permitted at Sandbanks and the Lake on the Mountain provincial parks. North Beach Provincial Park remains closed until June 12, its annual […]
Police charge four, seize drugs, phones and money
Prince Edward County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) Detachment, the East Region Community Street Crime Unit (CSCU), Canine Unit and Tactics and Rescue Unit (TRU) seized drugs, phones and money executing a search warrant about 4:30 a.m. at a residence on Nery Avenue in Picton. Police seized of a quantity of cocaine, psilocybin (magic mushrooms), three […]
Province significantly expands list of businesses that can reopen
The province has announced retailers, seasonal businesses and health and community service providers who will be permitted to open or expand services Tuesday, May 19. The government also announced additional seasonal services and activities to be permitted to open as early as Saturday May 16 – in time for the Victoria Day long weekend, as […]
Taxi fare hike first in 14 years
Taxi fares in Prince Edward County have been increased for the first time in 14 years. County council approved fee changes during its virtual meeting Tuesday night that were reviewed by Picton taxicab company owners who suggested that without an increase, they may not be able to continue operating due to the increases in their […]
Quaiff retires as liberal association candidate
The Bay of Quinte Provincial Liberal Association will be seeking a new candidate as Robert Quaiff officially wraps his political career. The former Prince Edward County mayor announced his retirement on the weekend to give the riding association plenty of time to find a new candidate. The 43rd Ontario general election is to be held […]
