Public Health launch new COVID-19 online reporting system
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) has launched a new online reporting system to provide the public with more information about…
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H.J. McFarland Memorial Home to test all residents and staff for COVID-19
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER At the request of the Government of Ontario, H.J. McFarland Memorial Home will be testing all residents and staff for COVID-19….
Stories from our past-April 23, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910: The Picton Public School baseball team…
Mayor Ferguson announces new Economic Recovery Task Team
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER County of Prince Edward Mayor Steve Ferguson has announced the development of an Economic Recovery Team to help with the eventual reopening…
Municipality announces commitment to economic restraint
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The County of Prince Edward is announcing their efforts to continually evaluate and respond to the need for economic restraint during…
While classrooms remain dark, labour peace returns to Ontario public schools
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The final piece of the education labour peace in the province of Ontario fell into place earlier this week. On…
Community Care’s amazing volunteers ‘Simply the best!’
The organization “Volunteer Canada” announced that April 19 marked the start of National Volunteer Week in Canada. It’s a coast-to-coast-to-coast celebration of the commitment, dedication,…
Online survey will gather vital input on Library services
How can the library best serve you? At the library, we recognize that many people are using technology in new ways, to connect, communicate and…
Each unnecessary outing like a pull on the trigger of COVID-19 gun
Been out working in the yard these past few weeks. I’m amazed at the number of tourists out for a ride. The unfortunate part is…
Universal basic income would shed shackles of poverty
Good for Bill Roberts to bring up the possibility of a universal income and he is right that it will take courage (The Picton Gazette,…