week-46-2020

McIntosh is awarded 2020 June Callwood memorial award

JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A local resident is being recognized with a provincial award in appreciation for her volunteerism at Hospice Prince Edward. Hospice Prince Edward  announced Monday Carol McIntosh…



Library expansion donation a great gift

There’s a lot of excitement around the Picton Branch Library expansion right now! An anonymous donor has pledged $100,000 in a matching campaign – every dollar you donate will be…


Tips for renewing a Driver’s licence

Once a person turns 80, they need to renew their driver’s licence every two years. According to the Ministry of Transportation website there are usually several steps a person has…



LETTER: County has duty to consult Indigenous community

Dear Mayor and Council Members, On October 29 Victoria Taylor, a land-based practitioner and professional landscape architect, made a thoughtful deputation to Council concerning the municipal duty to consult Indigenous Peoples…



LETTER: Donors are making new PECMH dream a reality

“The Back the Build campaign just got more exciting!” These were the words of PECMH Foundation Executive Director Shannon Coull on Oct.23rd in response to Doug Ford and his government announcing that…


LETTER:Tourism plan demands consultation

I am writing to demand meaningful consultation on tourism planning. In 2019, Prince Edward County Council declared a Climate Emergency. This was a recognition that we are on a path…