The 2022 Community Trees Seedling Giveaway proves ‘poplar’
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Several decades from now, the popularity of the 2022 Community Trees Seedling Giveaway will be clearly evident by way of the maturing trees planted in the…
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Driver in single motor vehicle crash transported to hospital
A driver involved in a single motor vehicle crash near the corner of Ridge and Shannon road Thursday night some time around 10:30 p.m. was transported to Prince Edward County…
‘Grandkids’ scam net fraudsters nearly $20,000
After two separate parties in the Napanee area have fallen victim to the same fraudulent hoax to the tune of almost $10,000 each, Prince Edward County OPP are asking local…
LETTER: Canada needs to show leadership on vaccine availability
Global vaccine equity must become a priority to put an end to the COVID19 pandemic. 2.8 billion people, largely in low and middle income countries, remain completely unvaccinated against COVID-19….
LETTER: COVID a safety crisis not a medical crisis-Reader
Dear Editor Dr. Burley’s recent letter in the Picton Gazette, urging our community to protect itself against the Ford government’s COVID incompetence [my words], by continuing to use face masks…
Community Care ready to dance into summer
Community Care is thrilled to be continuing our collaboration with Moonhorse Dance Theatre on several upcoming events for seniors. We’ve called the series “Dance into Summer” and the last offering…
Author bar set high with Barclay and Barlow
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we have two tremendous online author events scheduled for May – Linwood Barclay and Maude Barlow. CBC describes Maude Barlow as “Canada’s…
EDITORIAL: Possible reversal of Roe v Wade will raise abortion question in Canada
It was the late Pierre Trudeau who once alluded to living next to the United States was akin to sleeping with an elephant. No matter how congenial the relationship, every…
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Over 80 local firefighters recognized by County of Prince Edward, province and federal government
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Recently, over 80 current and retired members of the Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue received federal, provincial, and municipal awards in recognition of their various years of service….