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Minor changes expected at County’s hospital
The County’s hospital is expected to be spared in Quinte Health Care’s proposal released Wednesday to issue 39 layoff notices for union positions from among the four hospitals. Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff was told proposed changes do not involve any immediate plans to eliminate beds or services at PECMH. “We have been reassured […]
QHC gains $3.5 million in one-time funding
Changes are still on the way to all four of Quinte Healthcare’s hospitals, but due to $3.5 million in one-time funding, all the hospitals will remain open with 24-hour emergency rooms. Lou Rinaldi, MPP for Northumberland Quinte West, made the announcement Friday morning in Trenton, where rumours swirled that its hospital would close, or its […]
Breakfast with MPs focuses on eastern Ontario concerns
Mayor Robert Quaiff contributed to talks on the importance of improved roads funding, cell phone service and economic sustainability for Prince Edward County while in Ottawa on Tuesday. Quaiff was attending his first Parliamentary Breakfast with MPs as a member of the Eastern Ontario Wardens Caucus (EOWC). The caucus includes 13 municipalities in eastern Ontario. […]
Province promises interim payment toward 2013 ice storm damage
An Ontario government news release indicates Prince Edward County will receive a $155,682 interim payment from the Ice Storm Assistance fund. However, Mayor Robert Quaiff said Friday he hasn’t heard anything about assistance yet to help cover costs from the December 2013 ice storm. The storm cost the County almost $500,000 in damages, emergency response […]
Standing room only to hear hospital’s good, bad and uncertain
A standing-room only crowd filled the Picton Legion hall Thursday night to hear news about the plight of Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. Prince Edward Hastings MPP Todd Smith shared the good news that the hospital will receive “Small and Rural Hospital Funding” by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care after being denied twice. […]
Apply for Stark Family Fund grants
The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area invites charitable organizations from Prince Edward County to apply for grants from The Stark Family Fund before the January 13 4:30 p.m. deadline. The fund was established to assist community groups and charities in the Village of Bloomfield and Prince Edward County in the areas of: Animal Welfare, […]
Apply for funding for Canada Day activities
Prince Edward Hastings MP Daryl Kramp invites communities to request funding for Canada Day 2011 activities. The Department of Canadian Heritage provides funding for activities organized during the Celebrate Canada period of June 21-July 1. The application deadline is Jan. 15, 2011. “Communities across this riding show their Canadian pride every July 1st and I […]
