Regenerative
Proposed boutique hotel and spa causes concern for some There may have been nearly four hours of discussion, but many were left with more questions than answers after last Wednesday’s County Planning meeting. IRTH Landscape Hotel and Spa was the main topic of discussion, having 23 comments from the public—19 of which were in opposition. […]
Showing appreciation
Rotary campaign puts focus on health care workers They work long hours under stressful conditions, often with little time off to recuperate. Their family life has been thrown out of balance, and their social life for the most part has been closed down. While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone to some degree, health […]
Managing tourism
County staff present plan for upcoming summer season The County’s plan to manage another influx of visitors this summer season is nearly ready to launch. The new Tourism Management Plan was presented to media in a special Zoom meeting held last Wednesday, with a public meeting that followed Tuesday evening, after press time. The presentation […]
Rolling ball
Council takes another step toward the largest capital project in the County’s history It was neither a small matter nor the last word on the $100 million plan to expand Wellington’s waterworks. So council found itself in a conundrum. Was the Wellington area-specific development charges study addendum before them—at a council committee meeting last week—merely […]
Dreamlands mastering
Converted garage becomes sound studio The term “garage band” doesn’t evoke the feeling of sonic quality, but Heather Kirby’s conversion of a twocar garage into a state-of-the-art recording and mastering studio breaks the sound barrier. Her musical interests started at an early age when she learned how to play bass and guitar. She met fellow […]
Laggards
HPE trailing in the race to get vaccinated Hastings – Prince Edward ranks among the slowest regions in Ontario to be vaccinated. As of May 8, just 33.9 per cent of the Health Unit’s (HPEPH) population had received at least one dose. This is according to Public Health Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake in Ontario: December […]
Volunteer drivers
Escorted rides available for vaccination appointments On hold for the past year, the volunteer driving program offered by the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association has been able to start up again, all while conforming with public health safety protocols. Many of the usual medical appointments drivers would normally take clients to have […]
Walk for Dog Guides
Canine companions provide a vital service The Lions Foundation of Canada established a program in 1985 to provide service dogs to blind and visually impaired Canadians. It soon became apparent the dogs were capable of so much more and the founding Canine Vision Canada program was expanded into a number of other areas. Service and […]
Site plans revealed
PECMHF hopeful shovels in ground for 2024 Hopeful news on the hospital’s Back the Build campaign came Thursday when the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) provided an important update on progress with the first community meeting of its kind. For those anxious for construction to begin, patience is required just a little longer […]
Fridays
County’s first cannabis store has apothecary feel It was during a brainstorming session over two nights, a few glasses of wine to help the process along, a little product for inspiration, that resulted in around 50 different names before they settled on one. Forming part of the Picton streetscape, Fridays Cannabis opened its doors last […]