Increased GAINS coming in 2023
Ontario Guaranteed Annual Income System (GAINS) provides a monthly, non-taxable benefit to low-income Ontario seniors. If you have no private income, you’ll receive the maximum benefit. Your payment can change…
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Five reasons to make using the library part of your 2023
People use public libraries for all kinds of reasons. Some come for books, of course, but others come to create, to meet and to learn. Here are five reasons you…
EDITORIAL: Christmas of 2022 not to be forgotten thanks to sense of community
Let’s get this out of the way early. The recent blizzard that snarled Prince Edward County and most of southern Ontario over Christmas can, in no way, shape or form,…
Local gluten free seed crisp business quickly gains following
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER What began as a passion project for County resident Joseph Chen has quickly evolved into a new business. After launching his business in August 2022, Jöey…
Frequently Asked Questions concerning the physician shortage in Prince Edward County
County Docs Backgrounder Q: What is the PEFHT? A:Established in 2006, the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT or the Family Health Team) is a corporation that has a mandate…
Local Physician recruitment program ‘County Docs’ commences
The County of Prince Edward, the Prince Edward Family Health Organization (PEFHO), the Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT), the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) and Quinte Health…
Local Curling Club to Back the Build with a Curl-A-Thon March 18-19
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Prince Edward Curling Club is aiming for a “full house” later this year in a bid to raise funds for the new hospital. The club,…
Wellington waxes Markham 5-1 to finish off calendar year
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Wellington Dukes closed off the calendar year on a high note, taking care of the visiting Markham Waxers Tues. Dec. 20 by a 5-1 score….