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Expect the gamut in winter storm – snow, ice, wind and rain

Cancellations and warnings are coming in as the area is gearing up for another winter storm Wednesday night into Thursday. It’s expected to bring snow, heavy at times, possibly mixed with ice pellets, wind gusts, freezing rain and finally rain. Environment Canada has issued a snowfall warning which includes the County, Belleville, Quinte West and […]

Common platforms and goals shared at all candidates’ meeting

By Sharon Harrison Four candidates vying to be the Bay of Quinte MPP in the provincial election Feb. 27 presented themselves at the Wellington and District Community Centre Monday evening for an all candidates’ meeting. Hosted by the Wellington Community Association (WCA) PEC, the public meeting, (not intended to be debate), saw a full room […]

Approval recommended: Cold Creek sub-division goes before council Tuesday

By Sharon Harrison A controversial proposed 870-unit residential sub-division which has garnered extensive opposition from residents and community groups, as well as concern from professionals and experts, is being recommended for approval. Planning staff are recommending council approve the Port Picton Homes’ applications for draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment for the 35-hectare […]

Additional dwelling units, employment areas among Official Plan proposed updates

By Sharon Harrison A long list of proposed updates to the County’s official plan – some at the discretion of the municipality, and others provincially-driven –  are largely to align with the 2024 provincial planning statement (PPS), the Ontario government’s policies on land use, updated in 2024 to focus on building more homes. Details include […]

County crews removing Main Street snow banks

County workers were busy removing snowbanks along Bloomfield Main Street Wednesday night. Wellington was also scheduled for Wednesday evening, while roadside snow removal was held in Picton overnight Tuesday. Getting around these downtown cores should remain relatively easy despite some snow forecast for Thursday and over the weekend. A wind chill of -20 is expected […]

Grocery manager supporting fundraisers says hospital saved his life twice

Grocery store manager Murray Lupenette is proud to be behind fundraisers that support the County’s hospital, reporting his life has been saved not once, but twice. “When the opportunity came to ‘Back the Build’, I was one hundred per cent in. Our community’s heart, that’s the hospital,” said Lupenette in a new video where he […]

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