Easy access
Two of four Millennium Trail launch points approved Council opted to approve only two of the four proposed launch points at last Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting held at the Highline Hall in Wellington. The Salem Road and Station Road launch points were approved, leaving Picton’s Lake Street launch point to be sent back […]
Health information
Resilience and social circles the way forward Dr. Ethan Toumishey with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) hosted this week’s update on the COVID-19 outbreak. In the 12th event of its kind, which is now being held bi-weekly, Dr. Toumishey answered submitted questions during the Facebook Live session on Thursday. The public are encouraged to […]
Gone fishin’
The County Catch opens in Northport Providing Prince Edward County with a freshly caught supply of local fish is something Sleiman Al Jasem has done for the past few years, including two seasons at the Wellington Farmers’ Market. He has a following and has gained a reputation where people know where to find him and […]
Hospital build advances
Province announces funding to Stage Three On Friday, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith announced that a new hospital will be built in Prince Edward County. “There was a will within this community to see the old hospital replaced, so today is a really big, big hurdle crossed. This is the opportunity that we have […]
Port Picton
Historic buildings relocated as development begins The first phase of the $200-million project to develop the property around the Claramount Inn in Picton is well under way. When complete, the development will have 180 residential units, restaurants and fitness facilities, as well as a network of walkways connecting publicly accessible parks and a waterfront boardwalk. […]
Health information
Travel discouraged, but get active in a responsible way Week 11 of the public health update on the COVID-19 outbreak was hosted by Dr. Ethan Toumishey with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH). Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health is now on parental leave until the fall, with Dr. Alexa Caturay as Acting Medical […]
Fun with alpacas
SHED Chetwyn Farms offers customized visits The sixth season with alpacas at SHED Chetwyn Farms is going to look very different than in past years. A busy weekend last summer might have seen dozens of visitors at any given time during opening hours, but the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a stop to that. Ted […]
All welcome here
Hundreds attend peaceful vigil and demonstration in Picton The words “I can’t breathe” have become a siren call to action to protest anti-Black racism by police in cities and towns around the world. Those were the last words spoken by George Floyd of Minneapolis as he lay on the ground with a police officer’s knee […]
Health information
Physical distancing and hand washing still best to combat virus Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) along with Dr. Ethan Toumishey hosted this week’s Facebook Live session, the 10th event of its kind. They provided an update on the local COVID-19 outbreak and answered submitted questions. The […]
Bloomfield market
Restaurant finds new purpose as village grocery store The building at 257 Main Street in Bloomfield has come full circle. Known as Judy’s Grocery Store when it was built in 1949, it subsequently became a branch of the Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce before it was completely renovated by new owners Laura Borutski and Elliot […]