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Tuesday, September 15th, 2026

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. […]

Hometown crowd cheers Eagles in dramatic championship win

A loud hometown crowd at Johnson Fields cheered the PECSA Eagles as they captured the 2026 U14 Boys SOSA League championship with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kingston United. Trailing by a goal with less than two minutes remaining, Remington Leavitt launched a long throw into the box that found Sasha Minhas, who tied the […]

Heritage committee bypassed in approval for Drake Devonshire extension

By Sharon Harrison The disputed heritage permit application for the Drake Devonshire’s planned three-storey addition at 20 and 24 Wharf Street in Wellington, has been approved by council. Construction will proceed in accordance with the drawing package from Superkül Architects, along with a re-consideration (also approved by council) for a recommendation for the provision to […]

LOCAL NEWS
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
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
County Road 49 to be ready to rubble Tuesday
SEPT. 6: “Rubblization” of County Road 49 is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, Sept. 8
Heritage committee bypassed in approval for Drake Devonshire extension
By Sharon Harrison The disputed heritage permit application for the Drake Devonshire’s planned three-storey addition
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AROUND THE HORN
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
The parking lot at 55 King Street, Picton is to be temporarily closed for three
Closure of Consecon Street Wellington at Millennium Trail planned for Sept. 21-23 /Oct. 5-6
The intersection of Consecon Street and the Millennium Trail in Wellington is to be closed
‘Taxes for Good’ initiative raises $8,660 for hospital
Scott Lavender and Barbara Shuster, of IG Wealth Management, are proving that tax season can
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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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