All Entries Tagged With: "Letters and Opinion"
Discouraging to observe irresponsible spending
Re: “Paying the Bills”, an editorial which appeared in the Wellington Times, May 21. In his “Comment” Rick Conroy wrote that interested communities honour their commitments. He was making reference to Brighton not honouring their $500,000 pledge to the Imagine Campaign. Mayor Herrington said that their commitment was made by accident. We in Prince Edward […]
Duff Roblin had County connections
There is a great write-up in the Globe today on the passing of Duff Roblin, one time Manitoba premier. Mentioned in there is his relationship to the County. To quote the article: “Mr. Roblin, who came from Loyalist stock, had politics in his DNA. His ancestors settled in the Bay of Quinte area of Eastern […]
Widening Circle Conference focus on full inclusion of gay and lesbian people in the church
The Widening Circle is a group of progressive Anglicans, clergy and lay members, who promote the full inclusion of gay and lesbian people in the church, including ordination and same-sex marriage. The second gathering was held at Bishop Cronyn Church in London April 14th to 17th. We heard from Dr. Jenny Plane Te Paa, a […]
Picton hospital services worth celebrating in spite of changes
This past year has been very eventful for our local hospital. On Oct.14/09, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital celebrated its 50th birthday. To mark this momentous day our local hospital foundation hosted an open house to celebrate the opening and rededication of the new Dr. B. Earle Taylor Emergency Department. The Prince Edward County Memorial […]
Welcome Rev. Whitney back to Picton Hospital
Many of us were delighted to hear that Rev. Audrey Whitney has been reinstated as the chaplain for our hospital. You may remember that Rev. Whitney was fired by QHC approximately one year ago as she was the only paid QHC chaplain. Her salary at the time was $12,000 per annum. Of interest, there is […]
