Author Archives: Amanda Smith

Prince Edward County is keeping municipal recreation facilities closed now until June 15. Mayor Steve Ferguson says with group gatherings likely out of the question even beyond the current provincial ...

Since mid-March, COVID has been the tag that has been most searched on the internet in Hastings County, indicating the need in our community for increased access to information. Hastings County Commun...

Prince Edward County OPP are reminding the public to remain aware and educated when it comes to scams. Police say scammers are continuing to exploit people during this COVID-19 crisis. Officers say a ...

The announcement earlier this week the Sonoco paper mill in Glen Miller was closing took many by surprise. Now, the City of Quinte West says a plan has been developed to not only help employees transi...

Residents in Prince Edward County are being reminded the only safe thing to flush is toilet paper. Staff say this is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic as the municipality is attempting...

Residents can continue to put out one untagged bag of garbage per household until at least June 1, at which time this change to curbside collection will be reassessed. This measure is intended to help...

After one new reported COVID-19 case locally yesterday, we're holding steady once again. The number of confirmed positive cases sits at 27 according to the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit. T...

An application to allow for a farming operation to diversify has been approved. Jessica and Natalie Schnurr own a 41-hectare property at 1244 County Road 2 in Hallowell Ward and were seeking an Offici...

Taxi cab rates in Prince Edward County haven't seen an adjustment in 14 years and an increase isn't coming yet. Council in Prince Edward County met virtually and following a lengthy discussion, the ma...

A new Municipal Accommodation Tax was set to take effect June 1, but councillors in Prince Edward County are holding off on putting the new tax in place. Council met virtually on Wednesday night and p...