Author Archives: Amanda Smith

There are no new active cases of COVID-19 locally today. The Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Unit reported for the fourth straight day there are three active cases of the virus, with the last cas...

There is a doctor shortage locally and Prince Edward County is no exception. Council heard on Wednesday night from Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) Executive Director Debbie Korzeniowski durin...

Members of 424 Squadron were called into action Tuesday night. A Hercules and a Griffon were called after a canoe overturned at Joe Lake in Algonquin Park. Two people were taken to hospital via ambula...

A seizure of contraband items has been made at Collins Bay Institution. On October 12, around 9:30 p.m., Correctional Service of Canada staff found a package outside the maximum security unit. The pac...

There remain three active cases of COVID-19 in Hastings Prince Edward. The Public Health Unit updated their COVID-19 Dashboard this morning and there are no new cases of the virus today, keeping the l...

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, customers could choose to donate the proceeds of th...

An injured hiker was airlifted to hospital after some help from the Royal Canadian Air Force. The Trenton Joint Rescue Coordination Centre says a 424 Squadron Griffon helicopter crew assisted an injur...

Northumberland OPP are asking for the public's help after a theft in Brighton. Police say a 25-foot dual axle travel trailer was taken from a home on Henderson Lane between 10 p.m. on October 6 and 5:...

For 12 years, the Prince Edward Agricultural Society has been encouraging the public to give back to the County hospital by putting their baking skills to the test. With the COVID-19 pandemic and the ...

With the Thanksgiving holiday almost here, area residents are being reminded to serve up COVID-19 safety with the usual fall festive fare. The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit is ...