Archive for July, 2020
Boat rental scam in the County
Prince Edward OPP again remind people to ask questions when responding to rental advertisements. On Tuesday, July 21 officers responded to a report of suspicious activity in relation to a boat. Investigation revealed several individuals had showed up to a storage facility under the understanding they had rented a boat. “These parties then realize that […]
Weekend parking restrictions and raised fines to help ease overcrowding at water access points
Council has raised fines and set parking restrictions on weekends and holidays to begin to address overcrowding and traffic problems at various water access points in Prince Edward County. Complaints continued last weekend about tourists parked on the roadside, roads clogged with cars trying to get into Sandbanks Provincial Park, and down to one-lane access […]
Both boat launches will operate in Wellington
Two boat launches will be operating in Wellington for the remainder of the summer, but council wants to see a comprehensive plan for long-term solution to address the launches, marinas and Wellington Beach before the 2021 season. Councillors agreed in a 10-4 vote to open the Wellington Beach launch at Tuesday night’s meeting to help […]
High fines proposed to address crowded weekend parking near water access points
CLICK HERE FOR UPDATE Council will discuss the idea of raising fines for parking near water access points on weekends and holidays to address overcrowding and traffic issues in the County. Municipal staff is proposing council increase the parking fine at designated no-parking areas – specifically at popular waterfront access areas, to $300 from $35 […]
OPP respond to dispute over cat’s haircut
Prince Edward County OPP responded to a call from a business in Ameliasburgh to deal with people unhappy about a cat’s haircut. Const. Aaron Miller said officers responded Tuesday, July 14 after receiving a report of two belligerent people who would not leave the businesses. “Staff had requested the clients leave the premises and they […]
Development concept borders Sandy Hook and Loyalist Parkway
By Sharon Harrison A virtual public consultation has outlined a proposed ‘Loyalist Heights’ early concept for development of 375-400 homes, by property owner Narisu Huhe, on two parcels of land located near the Loyalist Parkway, at Picton. The virtual meeting last Thursday saw around 45 participants, and was hosted by Ray Essiambre of Ray Essiambre […]
Glenora ferry back to regular service
JULY 20 – The ferry is back to regular service this morning. JULY 19 – Glenora ferry service was shut down Sunday night, until further notice, for emergency repairs on the Glenora ramp. Updates will be available on Glenora twitter feed. On July 21 from 7:45 pm to 11:45 pm it is to be out […]
Local beaches expected to close before, or by noon again today
Local beaches are expected to reach capacity for day use before, or by noon, again Sunday. Sandbanks Provincial Park tweeted it was experiencing high volume for day use before 10 a.m. for its parks, and for North Beach; and warned of long lines and closure. The municipality announced yesterday it is limiting the hours for […]
Public Health issues weekend heat warning
Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is issuing a heat warning to advise residents of hot and humid weather Saturday, July 18 and Sunday, July 19 with humidex values of 40°C or higher. “All residents are advised that extremely hot weather can lead to heat related illnesses,” said Veronica Montgomery, Foundational Standards Manager. “Watch for symptoms […]
County burn ban lifted
Fire Chief Robert Rutter has lifted the burn ban following significant rainfall, and more rain in the forecast. Residents burning brush are reminded to monitor it at all times and have a means of fire control available. To have a fire in Prince Edward County, you must have a current permit and activate it every […]
