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Friday, September 18th, 2026

$27M+ federal funding supports Campfire Circle for children with serious illness

For children living with cancer or other serious illness, creating spaces where they can simply be kids can make a real difference. Today, Chris Malette, Member of Parliament for Bay of Quinte, and Adam van Koeverden, Secretary of State (Sport) and Member of Parliament for Burlington North-Milton West, announced more than $27 million in federal […]

Picton Pirates weather stormy seas as PJHL regular season kicks off

Countylive.ca welcomes Jason Parks and his weekly coverage of the Picton Pirates. Jason has been involved with the Picton Pirates Junior C hockey club since 2004, serving in both a journalism role and as the club’s General Manager from 2009-11 and 2021-23. By Jason Parks Short staffed on blue line, the Picton Pirates were dropped […]

New County nursing home build facing contractor issues and delays

By Sharon Harrison The County’s $100 million new long-term care facility currently under construction to replace H.J. McFarland Memorial nursing home is facing contractor issues, as well as a six-month delay for completion – but the good news is it’s nearly half way complete and on budget. Last week’s committee of the whole meeting, (the […]

Wellington’s Millennium Trail restoration fraught with failures and overspending

By Sharon Harrison The poor condition of a portion of the Millennium Trail in Wellington was again highlighted for council specifically as it pertains to the on-going construction of the section associated with the Wellington water and wastewater trunkline project. But the on-going restoration issues extend far beyond, with Wellington Community Association steering committee member […]

Second failed vote on exploring to plan County waterworks future

By Sharon Harrison Brought back for re-consideration, a vote to accept a water/wastewater financial strategy report and approve exploration of options for planning for the next 10 years failed in 8-6 vote at Tuesday’s council meeting. Following further lengthy discussion and mixed views, council opted not to accept the water/wastewater financial strategy report from Watson […]

County Road 49 to be ready to rubble Tuesday

SEPT. 6: “Rubblization” of County Road 49 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8 now that the specialized equipment has arrived from the United States. This work was slated to get underway earlier this summer; however, work visa issues impacted the contractor’s ability to bring both the specialized equipment and operating crew into Canada. […]

LOCAL NEWS
911 service restored following early morning outage
UPDATE: 911 service has been restored. The County of Prince Edward is one of several
Lakeside Estates sub-division approval extended by two years
By Sharon Harrison A request by the developer to extend the draft plan of
New County nursing home build facing contractor issues and delays
By Sharon Harrison The County’s $100 million new long-term care facility currently under construction to
Mayor considering veto authority to move waterworks planning forward
Following a second failed vote to further investigate a financial strategy for waterworks infrastructure in
Wellington’s Millennium Trail restoration fraught with failures and overspending
By Sharon Harrison The poor condition of a portion of the Millennium Trail in Wellington
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AROUND THE HORN
Mabel Kleinsteuber boat launch closed Sept. 17
A licensed applicator will be using pesticides to control phragmites — an aquatic invasive
Picton Pirates weather stormy seas as PJHL regular season kicks off
Countylive.ca welcomes Jason Parks and his weekly coverage of the Picton Pirates. Jason has been
Keep Kids Warm program registration now open
The Prince Edward County OPP is continuing its support of the annual Adopt-A-Child Keep Kids
New meeting pod, class set of ukuleles examples of library supporting students
As students across Prince Edward County are back to school, the Library is excited to
Paving the parking lot at Picton
UPDATE: The temporary closure of 55 King Street parking lot is rescheduled to begin Sept.
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COMING EVENTS
Community invited to look for Shoebills with naturalists
One of the most striking birds in the world is the prehistoric-looking Shoebill, found in
Author visits, yoga, new groups …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, Tony and Tina’s Wedding 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
Estate Hours Restaurant Lunch Wed- Sat 11am – 3pmDinner Thurs – Sat 5pm – 8pmBrunch
Meals, Active Living programs, webinars and more for seniors in September
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
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
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products to protect your
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
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