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 […]
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 […]