Archive for July, 2021
Cherry Valley speed humps, all-way stops and speed reductions before council
UPDATED: Long-awaited speed humps for Cherry Valley and all-way stop signs in Picton were approved, and one referred, during Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday (though are not finalized until a council meeting). The Traffic Advisory Committee recommendations for all-way stops at Barker and Johnson streets and speed humps and signs at Cherry Valley were […]
Next steps to fix County Road 49 approved
UPDATE JULY 15: Option one approved by council with removal of the bike lanes as described in the report, (noting they would be better on an alternate route). The costs and designs would change in the next phase. JULY 14: The next step of many to fix County Road 49 (between the Skyway Bridge and […]
Surplus property off Disraeli to become Indigenous affordable housing project
The County will transfer a surplus property just off Disraeli Street in Picton to its Affordable Housing Corporation in support of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte efforts to provide Indigenous youth affordable rental housing, many of which, council was told, work in Prince Edward County. The $2 transfer fee also includes a letter of […]
$500 million national tourism relief fund announced in the County
Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis welcomed Mélanie Joly, Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages, to Prince Edward County Monday to announce a national $500-million Tourism Relief Fund. The fund is part of the broader $1 billion package proposed in the federal 2021 budget to support the tourism sector across Canada, which has suffered […]
Phase one to fix essential rotting elements at Crystal Palace
Restoration of the cupola, footing and supports on the Crystal Palace is the first of a four-stage project to revitalize the historic building located at Picton’s fairgrounds. Two tenders were received for phase one work – the lowest from Knudsen Construction at $123,123 is being recommended to council Tuesday night. (UPDATE: Approved) In 2019 a […]
Pedestrian crossover construction in Wellington would take 2-3 weeks
County staff recommend Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd be accepted as the lowest tender bid to create a pedestrian crossover downtown Wellington. Three tenders were received ranging from $152,145 to $195,945 but amounts were lowered when a second option of milling existing asphalt and installing only a new top course of asphalt was deemed the most […]
Minor parking bylaw changes recommended to ‘reflect lessons learned’
UPDATE: Wellington core amendments: Adding no-parking restrictions on the entire south side of Water Street to better manage parking in this area. Adding no-parking restrictions on the north side of Niles Street between Maple Street and Wharf Street in Wellington to better allow for two-way traffic on this narrow road. Seasonal no-parking amendments: Amending the […]
Province approves County’s Official Plan with minor modifications
Prince Edward County’s new Official Plan has received final approval from Steve Clark, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The plan, approved with modifications, came into effect July 8, 2021 and is not subject to appeal. Adopted by council in February, it includes key policies protecting natural heritage systems, agricultural resources and human health and […]
Learning Centre awards honour County adult students
Adult students in Prince Edward County have been honoured for successes in learning outside of traditional methods. Since 2014, the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) has recognized students who show dedication to learning, kindness to other learners, interest and involvement in the community, resilience in their learning journey, personal growth, and completion of a significant […]
Local realtors’ hospital funding drives come in over asking
RE/MAX Quinte Ltd Picton realtors listed a desire to donate $250,000 to the County’s hospital foundation, but were pleased to announce fundraising way over asking. Sean McKinney, Broker of Record for RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., along with several sales representatives gathered Friday to present the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation with $354,261 raised through several […]
