Gem of the south shore
Point Petre part of fragile but thriving ecosystem On a calm and sunny spring day, the water lapping in the bays and coves of Point Petre could easily be mistaken as being part of some tropical paradise. Tranquil and azure blue, it is beguiling—until a sudden gust of wind provides a reminder that it is […]
Health information
Week four of public health COVID-19 updates In week four, Dr. Piotr ‘Peter’ Oglaza, Medical Officer of Health and CEO with Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) updated the public Thursday afternoon in his regular weekly Facebook Live address. Videos are posted at facebook. com/hpepublichealth after each broadcast. Dr. Oglaza’s message this week was brief […]
Breathing room
Municipal Accommodation Tax won’t come into effect on June 1 Last Wednesday evening, council held its first meeting—albeit digitally— since March, where implementation of the County’s Municipal Accommodations Tax that was set to come into effect on June 1 was delayed until further notice. At a special Committee of the Whole meeting in early March, […]
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 […]