HPEPH area has increase in drug related overdoses
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) is warning residents of unusually high rates of overdose in the region over the past several days. Hastings-Quinte Paramedic…
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Angel Tree Program still accepting applications
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER “People are being very generous in the county this year,” expressed Sue Rose, organizer of the Angel Tree Program for over 30 years. Since the…
CML Snider closed indefinitely due to COVID-19 concerns
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER CML Snider elementary school in Wellington will be closed indefinitely due to a positive COVID-19 case. In a letter, Hastings Prince Edward District School Board Director…
Stories from our past – Dec. 3, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910 The barbers of Picton and the general public as well…
County preparing for possible move in COVID-19 response framework
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Day-to-day life in Prince Edward County is already changed under the spectre of COVID-19 but further restrictions regarding municipal services could be coming if the…
Service Canada reaching out to seniors
Service Canada is currently undertaking in an effort to ensure lower income seniors continue to receive the federal benefits to which they are entitled. This year, due to the implications…
Get your gizmo help at the local library
If someone on your shopping list is hoping for a gizmo, gadget, or other high tech thingy and you’re not quite sure how to navigate the options, the library can…
LETTER: Provide councillors opinion on tree matters
I would like to thank Olivia Timm for her clear and comprehensive summary of the Tree Management and Preservation Policy which has yet to be adopted by Council (Proposed tree…
Christmas in 2020 will be whatever Canadians make it
Flipping on the radio recently, the familiar voice of Frank Sinatra filled the car with his classic rendition of I’ll Be Home for Christmas. Shortly after that followed Chris Rea…
Calnan/Taylor
In memory of our Family Patricia Calnan Jan. 26, 1938 – Dec. 1, 2013 David Taylor June 9, 1936 – Oct. 24, 2000 Ernie Taylor June 29, 1929 – Oct….