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Monday, June 29th, 2026

Barbara McConnell receives 2026 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award

Barbara McConnell has been named recipient of the 2026 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award (LFDSA) presented by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation. She was honoured during the foundation’s annual meeting June 25, held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Wellington. The award was presented by former board chairperson, Leo Finnegan and foundation executive […]

County Road 49 construction set to begin – survey to help shape project

The County of Prince Edward will be providing updates on the $21.6 million rehabilitation of 17.3 kms of County Road 49. Contractor R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., is to begin moving equipment and signs into place beginning on Monday, June 29. Work begins with replacing culverts along County Road 49 starting in early July and taking approximately […]

Council votes to approve a big pay raise, effective Jan. 1

By Sharon Harrison Council approved a pay increase that will see a councillor’s pay rise by 27 per cent to $40,422 per year (from $29,645), with the mayor’s salary increasing by 39 per cent to $96,500 (from $59,290), effective Jan. 1, 2027. For the third time in six weeks, council was back at the table […]

Old Boys’ Entrance mural unveiled inside restored building

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While there has been focus on the Prince Edward Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance exterior recently (with its shiny new roof and overall maintenance), it was the building’s interior that was being shown off on Sunday afternoon. In a special ceremony inside the little restored building that sits on Picton […]

Bay of Quinte celebration parades through Picton with Pride

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “Pride isn’t just a celebration because the fight is over, pride is a celebration because despite everything, we’re still here, we’re still showing up, still choosing love over hate, still building communities so every person knows they belong,” said Maggie Yntema, Bay of Quinte Pride chair, “and that’s why […]

Watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance continues

The County’s summer watermain flushing and hydrant maintenance program continues this month throughout the drinking water systems. The County notes customers in the work areas may experience intermittent pressure fluctuations and some discolouration of tap water while flushing is being completed but “This does not affect the safety or quality of the water. If coloured […]

LOCAL NEWS
Integrity commissioner report indicates “quiet” year for complaints
By Sharon Harrison The County’s integrity commissioner, David Boghosian, provided his annual report at last
Council code of conduct update; changes coming
By Sharon Harrison A report on council code of conduct was received with no discussion
Development charges reduction program not recommended; and plan to improve communication with public
By Sharon Harrison Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting included information on a development charges
County Road 49 construction set to begin – survey to help shape project
The County of Prince Edward will be providing updates on the $21.6 million rehabilitation of
Population forecasts settle on 1 per cent growth for County
By Sharon Harrison The long-awaited supplemental report on the implications of updated population growth
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AROUND THE HORN
Hospital foundation celebrates community impact, progress, and 40 years of giving
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation celebrated another successful year of philanthropy, community
Pavement markings in urban areas set to begin
Line painting and pavement marking in urban areas is scheduled to begin Sunday, June 28
Glenora Ferry 15-minute service July 1, then July 3 to Thanksgiving
On July 1, the Glenora ferry will offer service every 15 minutes between 1015h and
Fewer residents on wait-list for doctor or nurse practitioner
The Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team (HPE OHT) states it has reduced the Health
Summer fun at County library branches is free of charge
Summer is always a busy time at the public library as children are freed from
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COMING EVENTS
Canada Day at The Waring House
Celebrate Canada Day with friends, family, great food, and live entertainment at The Waring House!
Canada Day book sales, Summer STEM fun …and more at the libraries
Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find
Burn and Sip; Cider and Goats… and pizza at Waupoos Winery
Cider + Goats Clafeld Cider House just got a little cuter! Mini goats, chickens and
FIFA watch parties; live entertainment at the Waring House
Breakfast – Amelia’s Garden is available Monday-Saturday from 8 am-10:30am. Breakfast is available
Dinners, crafts, seminars, movies and more for seniors in July
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
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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