August 2020
Peer review highlights gaps in Picton Terminals’ proposal
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER A third party review of proposed plans at a Picton Bay deep water port operation says the proposition needs more review and clarity. The feasibility of…
Prince Edward Learning Centre’s INSPIRE program returns to help local youth
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A three-year, Prince Edward County-based youth empowerment and employment initiative is back under way . The Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC)’ s INSPIRE program saw…
Metro generates $16,650 towards Hospital Foundation’s Back the Build campaign
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER With a two-week fundraising campaign wrapped up, Picton Metro proudly announced Friday that a $11,650 contribution was being made top Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital…
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Paid parking reinstituted at conservation areas but Little Bluff remains closed
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Paid parking is returning to Quinte Conservation (QC) sites on September 1 but the organization’s Little Bluff property in South Marysburgh will remain closed until further…
A new documentary series filmed in Prince Edward County
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A first hand look into people who have relocated to Prince Edward County and their reasons for doing so will be available later this fall…
Another drowning at North Beach in 2020
Tragedy has struck in the waters of Lake Ontario off the shore of North Beach Provincial Park for the third time this summer. Members of the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…
Stories from our past – August 27, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910 Mr. H. B. Bristol reached Picton yesterday afternoon making…
Transit options growing in Prince Edward County
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Belleville may not be so far away for those in Prince Edward County without a vehicle, thanks to a new County Transit plan that has been…