Author Archives: Mary Thomas

There are some changes in store for parents who do not want their school-aged children immunized. In the past, parents have been able to withdraw their children from the program giving shots for vario...

A number of people in Hastings-Lennox and Addington counties will receive special Canada 150 Awards on Monday. The recipients were chosen by a call for nominations from Hastings-Lennox and Addington M...

Smokers continue to break the no-smoking laws throughout Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Public Health Director of Health Protection Eric Serwotka reports to the board of health this week that th...

The Hastings Prince Edward Health Unit intends to get a closer look at the health effects in the area population. Medical resident Dr. Peter Oglaza told the board of health Wednesday that the study is...

The Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health has received extra provincial government funding to support its harm reduction program for opioids. The extra $150,000 includes staff positions and Naloxone ...

Hasting Prince Edward's Medical Officer of Health is "disappointed" in a report recommendation to cut Ontario's boards of health from 36 to 14. The provincial government-appointed panel studied how pu...

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is marking one year of the Lifesaver Program. Since the overdose prevention program of Naloxone kits was launched last year, 88 Lifesaver kits have been distribute...

The Quinte Exhibition has wrapped up another year, this time in a new configuration. Belleville Agriculture Society president Rick Caddick says there was a good turnout. QUINTE EX Caddick says the coo...

Northumberland County is pioneering a Home Share program for senior citizens, as a pilot project. Coordinator Taylor Colicott says the pilot program, running until the end of 2018, is aimed at women w...

Belleville's two new deputy fire chiefs were officially sworn in at city council this week. Mayor Taso Christopher performed the official ceremony at city hall for deputy Fire Chief of Administration ...