Health information
Public health continues weekly update during outbreak In his third weekly Facebook Live session, Dr. Piotr ‘Peter’ Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH), updated the public Thursday morning on the novel coronavirus. All videos are posted at facebook.com/hpepublichealth after each broadcast. Dr. Oglaza followed the usual format […]
Restaurant scene
Picton eatery adapts during pandemic In the best of times, many restaurant and café owners will say it’s not an easy business to be in. Profit margins are typically slim, it’s hard work involving long unsavoury hours, where for many it is a true labour of love. The seasonality of Prince Edward County only adds […]
County Food Depot
Food depot set to open in Picton Town Hall Thanks to an $80,000 grant from Community Food Centres of Canada, plus contributions from The County Foundation and the municipality, the County’s first Food Depot will open on Friday in the old firehall at the Picton Town Hall. On April 3, the federal government announced an […]
Health information
Local COVID-19 update provided by public health In the second weekly Facebook Live session of its kind during the COVID-19 outbreak, Dr. Piotr ‘Peter’ Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) updated the public Friday afternoon. The video is posted at facebook.com/hpepublichealth after each broadcast. Dr. Oglaza’s message […]
Social connections
Communities find ways to maintain social connection The usual social fabric that binds communities together has been rendered almost non-existent by efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19. Physical distancing, quarantine orders, shelter in place recommendations, and limits to social gathering have meant people are far more isolated than ever before. In a normal year, […]
Home learning
Online learning begins as school closure extended With the COVID-19 outbreak in Ontario showing no signs of easing, the Ministry of Education has extended the closure of all public schools until at least May 4. Private schools and child care centres will remain closed until April 13, unless that date is extended by the province. […]
Health information
Dr. Oglaza updates local COVID-19 picture Breaking: On March 31, Dr. Elizabeth Christie with the Prince Edward Family Health Team announced Prince Edward County has received permission to open its first COVID-19 assessment centre. The drive-through facility will be set-up at the Prince Edward Community Centre and will only accept referrals via public health and […]
County responds to COVID-19
Councillors and staff continue to work amid pandemic Last Thursday, Mayor Steve Ferguson declared a state of emergency in Prince Edward County. This was to demonstrate a show of support for the provincial government’s declaration, which occurred the previous week, as well as to align with the municipalities of Quinte West and Hastings. “We wanted […]
Businesses feel bite of COVID-19
Closed doors or reduced operations follow health warnings Many businesses across the County have been forced to close or to curtail their operations in the wake of health recommendations to slow the spread of the COVID-19 disease. The hospitality industry has been particularly hard hit, with room bookings being cancelled and restaurants either closing or […]
Road woes
County completes roads needs assessment, recommends path forward At last Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, council was presented with the dismal state of the County’s road infrastructure. The County’s roads are deteriorating faster than they can be maintained. Based on staff road evaluations in 2019, the replacement costs to improve road conditions from poor […]