Archive for July, 2017
Preview of new search and rescue planes at 8 Wing
A preview of Canada’s new search and rescue aircraft flew into CFB Trenton Wednesday. Members of the military and dignitaries welcomed a Brazilian Air Force C-295 aircraft and crew to 8 Wing Trenton on behalf of the Minister of National Defence. The Brazilian aircrew visited three Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) Wings while in Canada, […]
New Street Crime Unit part of OPP Action Plan
Prince Edward OPP has implemented a new community street crime unit with an eye to reducing property crimes and illicit drugs in the County. The ‘Community Street Crime Unit’ is being implemented by detachments across the province. Staff Sergeant John Hatch, the PEC OPP’s new detachment commander, told council Tuesday night two officers will be […]
Traffic disruption on Picton Main Thursday morning
There will be a traffic disruption at the intersection of Picton Main, Chapel, Walton and Ferguson streets Thursday, July 27 while work crews install new turning lane signal switches in the road surface. Lane closures will be in effect, which may cause delays. Work crews will direct traffic using the regular traffic lights, as well […]
Wellings impressive retirement community likened to a never ending holiday
From the concierge at the front door, to access to a multitude of services, The Wellings of Picton promotes a carefree lifestyle that some people at Saturday’s open house described as being on holiday all the time. “The atrium is really impressive,” said Nancy O’Neill who was found sitting in the park-like setting behind the […]
Report should pave way toward plan to fix County Road 49
Council approval of a contract for condition assessment and rehabilitation options for County Road 49 will pave the way toward its eventual improvements. Following discussion at Shire Hall Tuesday night, councillors learned that approval of the $77,625 assessment contract, to be awarded to Associated Engineering (Ontario) Ltd., will help the project move forward no matter […]
Discussion on Picton Town Hall deferred
UPDATE JULY 25 – Council chambers were full Tuesday night – but just for the first eight minutes of the meeting. Attendees witnessed council agree to defer two items of interest – the amended road users agreement with White Pines industrial wind project, and discussion on what to do with the Picton Town Hall – […]
wpd amended road users agreement discussion deferred
UPDATE JULY 25 – Council chambers were full Tuesday night – but just for the first eight minutes of the meeting. Attendees witnessed council agree to defer two items of interest – the amended road users agreement with White Pines industrial wind project, and discussion on what to do with the Picton Town Hall – to […]
Queen’s Barefoot Players tell of Touques and Tales at Picton library
The Queen’s University Barefoot Players presented adaptations of French Canadian Folk Tales in the Toques & Tales show Saturday, at the Picton Branch Public Library. The players took their audience on a storytelling portage with flying canoes, heaps of poutine, singing about Big Joe Mufferaw, a folk hero from the Ottawa Valley, and dancing to the […]
County Boys earn silver at Canadian National Invitational Tournament
A group of three local basketball players are returning to the County with a silver medal around their necks after competing in the biggest NCAA certified tournament in the country this weekend in Toronto. The Canadian National Invitational Tournament featured U12 to U17 squads, including the Eastern Ontario Elite U15s. “CIS, OCAA and NCAA scouts […]
Hercs night training at Mountain View
436 (Transport) Squadron will be conducting night flying training over Canadian Forces Detachment Mountain View in Prince Edward County between 9 p.m. and midnight, July 24-27. During this time, the public will notice a CC-130J Hercules aircraft operating in the area. This type of training is routine and supports the maintenance of skills for 8 […]
