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RELEASE: PEC issues rules for staff and councillors returning from travel
The municipality is strongly urging Prince Edward County residents who are returning from travel to take extra precautions to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As a demonstration...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020
Burn bans in place across Quinte Region
After the City of Quinte West recently put a complete burn ban in effect, other municipalities are following suit. Centre Hastings, Belleville and Prince Edward County put total burn bans in place tod...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020
The County is trying to mitigate financial stress on residents
Prince Edward County is taking some steps to make life easier for residents financially, as they deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. The municipality says until April 30 it will not be charging interest ...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020
Belleville Transit implements COVID-19 plans
Belleville Transit is making some operational changes in the wake of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the interest of rider and driver safety. Transit Operations Manager Paul Buck says since the city ...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020
Local distillery switches gears to produce hand sanitizer for front-line workers
A Prince Edward County distillery is chipping in to help front line workers stay healthy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Kinsip House of Fine Sprits, which usually makes spirits like gin, vodka, whiskey...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020 A bottle of hand sanitizer, produced by Kinsip House of Fine Spirits in Prince Edward County. The distillery has shifted its production process to make the much-needed sanitizer and donate it to front-line workers, amidst the COVID-19 outbreak. (Photo: Kinsip House of Fine Spirits)
Health officials say community protection is paramount as 8 Wing COVID-19 cases increase to 10
Canada's Chief Public Health Officer says there are now 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in repatriated Canadians staying in quarantine at CFB Trenton. Dr. Theresa Tam gave an update early Thursday afte...
David Foot Mar 19, 2020 (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
B-Sens and Spectra team up to donate to Gleaners Food Bank
With the AHL season on pause, the Belleville Senators and food provider Spectra have teamed up to make sure unused food at CAA Arena doesn't go to waste. Spectra has made a donation to the Gleaners Fo...
David Foot Mar 18, 2020
RELEASE: COVID-19 containment efforts working well at CFB Trenton
As you are aware, individuals in quarantine at the Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Trenton have tested positive for COVID-19. These individuals were repatriated from the Grand Princess cruise ship. Hasting...
David Foot Mar 18, 2020 Inside Hangar 7 at CFB Trenton, which has been transformed into a quarantine zone for passengers coming back from Wuhan China (Photo: Tim Durkin/ Quinte News)
Ameliasburgh residents may experience water loss early tomorrow morning
Some residents on the Ameliasburgh Drinking Water System may experience a loss of water service for about an hour early tomorrow morning. Prince Edward County staff will be conducting some emergency f...
David Foot Mar 18, 2020 James Lee / CC
Prince Edward County makes changes to various inspection protocols
Short-term accommodations Effective immediately, the County of Prince Edward is temporarily suspending the inspection of short-term accommodations (STAs). The municipality is taking these measures to ...
David Foot Mar 18, 2020 (Photo: Quinte News)