Take out
County looks at a plan to open parks to public dining and relax sidewalk patio rules The County’s Economic Recovery Team, and more specifically the hospitality sub-committee, has put forth two specific requests of the municipality to support their efforts for reopening and operating once the province announces it is okay to do so. First, […]
Health information
Face coverings a recommendation, not a requirement After a three-week break following the birth of his third child, Dr. Piotr Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) returned to host the weekly Facebook Live session. He was joined Thursday by Dr. Ethan Toumishey, where they provided an update on the […]
Zest
Kitchen supply store offers private shopping experience Jenny and Kyle Otsuka are counting their blessings and not only feel grateful to find themselves living in Prince Edward County during the outbreak, but to know they are surrounded by good people. The husband and wife team, owners of Zest Kitchen Shop, consider themselves fortunate in many […]
Mark Bass Nature Reserve
Key Prince Edward County wetland protected Another area of land on the County’s south shore has been added to the patchwork quilt of protected places in Prince Edward County. Last Friday, which was also International Biodiversity Day, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) announced the protection of 15 hectares (38 acres) of wetland and forest […]
Health information
Non-essential travel still discouraged by public health Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) updated the public Thursday as Dr. Ethan Toumishey hosted the eighth weekly Facebook Live session on the COVID-19 outbreak. The public are encouraged to post questions at facebook.com/hpepublichealth to be answered during the weekly live broadcasts (videos are posted at this link […]
Vicki’s seedling sale
Pre-orders and contactless pick-up feature this year One of the true indicators that spring has arrived in the County is Vicki’s Veggies’ heirloom tomato seedling sale. Typically, the Victoria Day weekend would bring hundreds of people to Vicki Emlaw’s farm stand and greenhouses on Morrison Point Road to browse and select from the over 270 […]
Bait and switch
Council declines reduction in development charges for Picton project Prince Edward County council has rejected a developer’s request to lower development charges on a shopping plaza currently under construction on Loyalist Parkway on the west end of Picton. Jamie Chisholm of Picton Properties spoke to council during a virtual council meeting last Tuesday evening. A […]
Serving the community
Wellington Lions Club continues to serve despite pandemic Social distancing measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19 have meant that service clubs such as the Wellington Lions Club can no longer do their usual activities and fundraisers to benefit the community. The club has been serving the Wellington area, and indeed the wider County, […]
Health information
Dr. Toumishey updates the public in week seven Public Health (HPEPH) hosted Thursday’s Facebook Live session. The weekly sessions provide a local public health update on the COVID-19 outbreak and usually take place every Thursday. The public are encouraged to post questions at facebook.com/hpepublichealth which will be answered during the weekly live broadcasts. Videos of […]
30+ days, 30+ little paintings
Wellington artist hosts virtual fundraiser for hospital Avisit to Wellington isn’t complete without a visit to the studio of Pamela Carter. Just a hop and skip from the village’s usually bustling downtown core, Pam Carter’s delightful purpose- built studio can be found on West Street, just where it abuts Second Avenue. It’s usually at about […]