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Friday, July 31st, 2026

Lynx welcome competition for select weekend

History was made on the diamond this past weekend as the U13 Select Wellington Lynx hosted the first Lynx Select tournament at the Field of Dreams in over a decade. The event drew top-tier competition from across Ontario and Quebec, with visiting teams traveling from as far away as Montreal and Sarnia. The Lynx faced […]

Drake Devonshire’s heritage permit for new addition delayed

By Sharon Harrison The Drake Devonshire’s proposed expansion in the form of an ultra-modern three-storey addition has long been a bone of contention with some Wellington residents, neighbours, heritage folks and others, with the long-running saga taking some twists and turns during the drawn-out process which has spanned about eight years. With site plan approval […]

Seniors Community Grants to support four local programs

Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced four local organizations will be sharing $80,800 in Seniors Community Grants to help bring seniors together across the region. “Seniors built our province and our communities. It is our responsibility to ensure they have opportunities to live a vibrant, engaged lifestyle as they age,” said Allsopp. “Bay […]

Rotary’s maple syrup fundraiser sweetens future of local health care

The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is pouring on thanks for another generous serving of investment in local health care, as the Rotary Club of Wellington presented $10,000 from the proceeds of its annual Maple Syrup Fundraiser to support the foundation’s Back the Build Campaign. The fundraiser also provided an additional $10,000 to […]

“Lessons learned” report to come on Cold Creek sub-division

By Sharon Harrison A “fulsome and transparent” report from staff will be forthcoming on the “lessons learned” from the 870-unit Cold Creek residential development (bordering Sandy Hook Road/County Road 1), regarding the draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment. Councillor Chris Braney was seeking council’s support for the resolution he brought forward and he […]

Other people’s treasures raise funds for hospital

Representatives of the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association (WOLRA) presented $1,500 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign. The gift represents a portion of the proceeds from the association’s 2026 community garage sale. Since 2022, the annual fundraiser has contributed $8,000 toward building and equipping […]

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Drake Devonshire’s heritage permit for new addition delayed
By Sharon Harrison The Drake Devonshire’s proposed expansion in the form of an ultra-modern three-storey
Doctor recruitment progressing well, agreements extended
By Sharon Harrison The number of doctors now recruited by County Docs (the County’s
Years in the making, County’s climate action plan adopted by council
By Sharon Harrison Climate change was a key agenda topic at Thursday’s committee of the
$50,000 reward to find man missing for seven years
Seven years after Jonathan Fowler’s disappearance, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to pursue investigative
Council news: New name for arena; Bridge Street traffic calming; and more
By Sharon Harrison Tuesday’s regular council meeting – its only meeting this month –
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AROUND THE HORN
Picton Pirates hockey club hires new GM
The Picton Pirates Junior Hockey Club has hired Lucas Hulton as the organization’s new general
County resolving issue of excess soil on Millennium Trail
The County of Prince Edward and its contractor will reduce the elevation of the Millennium
Seniors benefit from library partnership programs
One of the ways the library is able to serve people across the County is
Seniors Community Grants to support four local programs
Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced four local organizations will be sharing $80,800
Road line painting begins
Painting of yellow and white centrelines, as well as urban pavement markings throughout the County,
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Dinner, luncheon, Thrift Shop party and more for seniors in August
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
Dancing Oobleck, roller dance …and more at the libraries
Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find
Live entertainment, new Supper Club at the Waring House
Barley Room Pub – Open 7 days a week 12 pm-8 pm & Friday-Saturday
Cider and Goats… and pizza at Waupoos Winery
Cider + Goats Clafeld Cider House just got a little cuter! Mini goats, chickens and
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
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Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness in the County
Enjoy farm to table goodness with Loyalist Jams, and fill your pantry, or share with
Weed Man Picton nourishing Prince Edward County lawns
For decades, Weed Man Picton has created outdoor yards and landscapes that customers are proud
Atlantis Irrigation – Save time. Save money. Save water
Going out on a warm evening, hose in hand, to sprinkle the yard is a
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer – make a difference
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is recruiting new volunteers.Openings are available in the
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products to protect your
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