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$20 million for Wellington wastewater: MP Malette

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Wellington will be getting a $20,608,230 investment for its extended aeration wastewater treatment plant. Once complete, it will increase its current capacity to support an additional 6,000 residents (currently it serves just over 2,100 people). An estimated timeline of when the project will start (and finish) is not yet […]

Paving begins on Bloomfield Main

Base coarse asphalt paving on Bloomfield Main Street from Corey Street to Wellington Street began Thursday, May 21. The contractor the team will attempt to complete the paving in one day. However, paving may continue during the morning on Friday, May 22. During the paving operation, motorists should plan for significant delays, including extended wait […]

Heated discussion over pay; council rejects review report

By Sharon Harrison A report providing results of a council compensation review and policy update, specifically a council remuneration review, was not well received by council at last week’s committee of the whole meeting. Numerous councillors voiced opinion on the topic, and while some expressed concern that councillor salaries should be increased, a few did […]

Dismissed: Municipal election ballot question appeal

By Sharon Harrison Elections Ontario has dismissed an appeal made by Julia Swedak regarding adding a ballot question to the County’s 2026 municipal election, as it pertains to having a third-party review of council size and related ward boundaries. A hearing for the appeal took place in council chambers at Shire Hall May 6 with […]

Council welcomes new fire chief; new roof for Crystal Palace among council business

By Sharon Harrison The regular council meeting held Tuesday evening had a long and varied agenda of miscellaneous items, but it began on a joyful note that included a ceremony outside Shire Hall just prior to the meeting, and inside. Mayor Steve Ferguson said the ceremony is one that used to take place in Prince […]

‘Good news’: Community raises a half million at Jim Cuddy night for County’s hospital

  An Evening with Jim Cuddy, last week saw a sold-out crowd of 200 guests net $577,000 in support of a new mammography machine for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). The highlight of the evening  was a powerful “Fund-a-Cause” cash auction, where 42 donors pledged outright gifts that were matched dollar for dollar up […]

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