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Naval Marine Archive founders earn Canadian Nautical Research Society award
The County’s Paul Adamthwaite and Betty Ann Anderson – co-founders of the Naval Marine Archive: the Canadian Colletion, in Picton – were honoured as joint recipients of the Alec Douglas Award for Merit from the Canadian Nautical Research Society (CNRS). Since 1984, this is the fifth time the society has recognized excellence in contributions to […]
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 […]
Expanded transit options connecting key centres coming this summer
By Sharon Harrison The County is launching a new summer transit enhancement program this year as it acknowledges transportation to, from, and within Prince Edward County continues to be a challenge for residents, visitors, workers and businesses alike. The summer program, which will run on weekends only, has been co-designed and co-funded with private sector […]
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, […]
Segments of Salem and Victoria roads returning to gravel
The County is addressing immediate risks on Salem Road and Victoria Road by temporarily returning the worst sections to gravel. Staff considered options for repairing the roads and given the current conditions and the severity of the road deterioration, the most viable option was to temporarily return sections back to gravel. This will help the […]
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, […]
