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Saturday, March 7th, 2026

Pothole season: what the County is doing

Spring is just around the corner, with the promise of warmer temperatures, longer days, rain – and, unfortunately, more potholes. The municipality reports crews are out every day filling potholes. “We will soon embark on the largest road improvement program the County has ever seen: $14 million worth of work in 2026. That total includes […]

New County south shore guide maps global key biodiversity area

A new information guide maps Prince Edward County’s South Shore which now meets criteria for global and national Key Biodiversity Areas (KBA). The south shore has long been a globally-significant Important Bird Area (IBA) and is designated a KBA global level for many threatened bird species and aggregations of birds and at the national level […]

Coldest night fundraiser blasts Picton food bank goal by 200 per cent

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison In the first eight weeks of 2026, visits to the Picton United Church Food Bank increased more than 40 per cent, with new clients making up the majority. Over the past five years, visits have more than doubled, reaching 4,800-plus in 2024 (which is more than the entire 4,508 […]

Cyclists don’t feel safe on County roads: Legge

By Sharon Harrison For the optimists out there, cycling season is just around the corner, even if the snow-covered County landscape indicates otherwise as winter appears reluctant to release its icy grip. But it’s coming, hopefully. Cyclist and cycling advocate Rob Legge, representing CYCLE PEC, a community-based group promoting cycling in Prince Edward County, spoke […]

Homelessness and housing hampered by government funding constraints

By Sharon Harrison Highlighting the issues surrounding housing and homelessness, the housing department presented an updated report to council Tuesday summarizing the services, activities and funding related to supporting needs. It was a lengthy and in-depth discussion that ensued around the horseshoe, but what largely came out of the conversations as a huge contributor to […]

Growing interests shared at popular and busy Seedy Saturday

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the scene outside was a white, snowy and icy one early Saturday morning, inside the warm gymnasium at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute on Picton’s Barker Street, thoughts of the upcoming growing season were top of mind. Now in its 17th year, Seedy Saturday PEC is an early kick-off […]

LOCAL NEWS
Expect nuisance flooding with rain, warmer temperatures
Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for nuisance flooding due to expected rainfall
Coldest night fundraiser blasts Picton food bank goal by 200 per cent
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison In the first eight weeks of 2026, visits to
Cyclists don’t feel safe on County roads: Legge
By Sharon Harrison For the optimists out there, cycling season is just around the corner,
Council passes bylaw to put question on 2026 municipal election ballot
Council passed a bylaw at its last meeting authorizing the placement of a question on
Bloomfield Main construction set for April to June
UPDATE: The municipality has chosen construction to take place from April – June – representing
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AROUND THE HORN
Change your clocks and check alarm batteries this weekend
Set your clocks one hour ahead at bedtime Saturday as daylight saving time begins at
Sydney Porter recipient of Local Love Bursary
Sharing the love and supporting local, a $2,500 bursary has been presented to Sydney Porter,
Drilling and blasting at new long-term care home begins March 16
Drilling and blasting operations are to begin at 90 Finnegan Drive starting Monday, March 16.
Pickard successfully defends gold medal title at speed skating provincials
Paul Pickard, life long county boy, and former PECI principal defended his title and earned
County libraries abuzz with spring break fun
Your lawn might still be covered in snow, and you may be tired of checking
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COMING EVENTS
Learn about telescopes, create comics, see Livi and Friends, and more at the library
Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find
Enjoy Motorama; Ripley’s Aquarium and Medieval Times feast; Sportsman Show with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Maple Madness, getaway and candle workshop at Waupoos Winery
Join us at Waupoos Estates Winery for the first weekend of Maple Madness! Brunch |
Food sessions, bats, euchre and more for seniors in March
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
Live entertainment at the Waring House
Winter hours update The Barley Room Pub and Amelia’s Garden Dining Room will
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
A Good Daily Foot Care Routine Daily foot care helps keep your feet healthy and
HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County – Home care providers, hospitality, hospital volunteers needed
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an
Do you have one hour to help the PEC Hospital Auxiliary?
Would you be interested in working just one hour/week to assist on the inpatient ward
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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