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Fire equipment concerns among vehicle, and recreation asset discussions
By Sharon Harrison In the final of a series of three informal, but in-depth working sessions with council and County staff, corporate vehicles, the fire fleet, and parks and recreation assets were discussed. Details on the three asset classes discussed in this week’s working session focused on the fire fleet (vehicles), corporate fleet (vehicles), and […]
Wellington Park rehabilitation to become a project of community interest
By Sharon Harrison Wellington park’s revitalization initiative is to become a project of community interest after council voted in favour of the request made by the non-profit Wellington Community Association. Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer put forward the motion that council declare the revitalization of Wellington Park to be a project of community interest for the purposes […]
Awards honour PECI athletes in celebration of excellence
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute honoured students for excellence in sports this year – at school and beyond – during an awards ceremony Tuesday night held at the Regent Theatre. Applause and cheers thundered throughout the evening as family, friends and students cheered successes, and coaches shared praise for top athletes performing on the local, region, […]
A great day exploring the great outdoors at South Shore Fest
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a busy Saturday for the folks at the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), a busy night too, as the local organization enjoyed its first South Shore Fest event. It was a glorious day too: the sun shone, the temperature soared, and a smoky, hazy sky cleared for […]
OPP seek assistance to solve case of damage to soccer fields
UPDATED: Prince Edward OPP seek the public’s assistance as officers are investigating damage to the local soccer fields that appears to be intentionally caused. Sometime overnight on June 4th, significant damage was caused by what appears to be a vehicle driven across the field. The upper Johnson Street soccer field in Picton is currently closed […]
County Road 49 and Victoria Road voted in again on worst roads in Ontario lists
County Road 49 has again topped the CAA Worst Road list for the Eastern region – with the County’s Victoria Road in fourth place this year. County Road 49 also placed third in votes for the top worst road in the province. Ontarians have spoken, through the 2025 CAA Worst Road contest and for a […]
Concern expressed over destruction and restoration of Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The impacts of construction on the Prince Edward County Millennium Trail – relating to the on-going Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer project – were highlighted at council’s recent committee of the whole meeting. Representing the volunteer-driven Prince Edward County Trails Committee, chair Gregor Stuart shared concerns of the disruption and the […]
Council hears review of 10-year parks and recreation master plan
By Sharon Harrison The finalized version of the County’s parks and recreation master plan was presented to council (nine of 14 in attendance) at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. Sierra Planning and Management (SPM) was the consultancy firm instructed to undertake the task of reviewing the County’s parks and recreational facilities and amenities, a […]
Extraordinary generosity brings $3 million CT scanner to County’s new hospital
Extraordinary generosity of the community and transformational matching gifts have culminated in a successful $3 million campaign for the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital to have its first CT scanner. The funding is the result of a collective effort, made possible by contributions from Paul B. Helliwell Foundation, Norm Ritchie and Monique Postlewaite, […]
Organizations team up to cook Meals on Wheels for County seniors
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association has been delivering hot Meals on Wheels to County residents for 45 years. Following the retirement of long-time meal provider Bill Grieve, of Wheelhouse & Occasions Catering, the organization was in need of a second local meal provider for the program. Debbie MacDonald Moynes, Executive Director […]
