Stories from our past – October 15, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910 Already this week Picton has had two very bad fires,…
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Need for new physicians reflects growth and aging population
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER With healthcare on the minds of many, Prince Edward County Council was party to a deputation during the last Regular Council Meeting from Debbie Korzienowski, Executive…
EDITORIAL: Despite oncoming COVID-19 wave, County remains Xanadu to some
Prince Edward County remained as green as grass in the latest release of confirmed cases of COVID-19 by the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health. On Tuesday, Public Health announced a…
Understanding COVID-19 risks for seniors
The risk of serious illness from COVID-19 increases progressively with age, particularly beyond 50 years of age. Every individual needs to consider their personal risk factors when making decisions about…
Sandhus support Picton branch renovation
Dr. Kuldeep and Dr. Reenu Sandhu of Picton Dental Centre believe in the importance of the public library. Dr. Kuldeep Sandhu explains that when he first came to Canada from…
LETTER:Changing planning rules midstream unfair
Dear Editor: After several readings of the article Motion to halt development in natural core areas receives cool reception on the front page of the October 8, 2020 edition of…
LETTER: Bill C-8 will criminalize therapists trying to help
Dear Editor, Something worrisome is happening to gender-confused children in Canada. Every parent should know that Bill C-8, the Conversion Therapy Ban, limits opportunities for children to receive thorough psychological…
LETTER: Over half of local households earn less than provincial cost of living
Dear Picton Gazette, In 1992, the United Nations designated October 17th as the “International Day for the Eradication of Poverty”. In that context, and with October 17th approaching, it’s important…
Ag. Society’s Drive Thru Festival raises $4,000 for food banks, hospital foundation
For the past dozen years, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society have been encouraging local bakers to give back to Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital by putting their baking skills to…
Local suds sippers support PECMH Foundation
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Beer Store customers across Ontario have been doing their part to help since the pandemic began back in March. The Beer Store announced on March 17,…