Archive for October, 2021
Matching gift initiative results in $1.5M to Back the Build
Thanks to the generosity of donors, $500,000 has been raised through a matching gift incentive to help build a new hospital in Prince Edward County. And, it took less than three months. This past summer the Paul B. Helliwell Foundation committed to making a 2:1 match for all new donations to Back the Build up […]
Mary Magdalene church supports library reading program to welcome new ministerial team member
CHEERS! from the Prince Edward County Public Library, to St. Mary Magdalene Anglican Church in Picton for a donation supporting the library’s new 1,000 books before kindergarten program. The presentation was made to welcome Martha Riddell to the ministerial team. Riddell recently completed her Masters of Divinity degree at Trinity College, University of Toronto and […]
NDP leader supports tourism tax credit during visit to Prince Edward County
By Tom Harrison Premier Doug Ford favours “big fish”, like Walmart, at the expense of small and local businesses, said Andrea Horwath Thursday, in a campaign-style visit to Prince Edward County where she explained a proposed tax credit to support the recovery of small and local tourism businesses. Speaking at Stella’s Eatery in Waupoos at […]
Affordable housing planning tool options to be studied
OCT. 28 UPDATE: Options are on the table as Prince Edward County council has directed municipal staff to explore options to help right a dire affordable and attainable housing situation that they fear will lead to a community of “have and have-nots”. Following a presentation, Charles Dowdall, executive director of the municipality’s Affordable Housing Corporation, […]
Municipality seeks input on upgrades to three parks
The municipality wants to hear from the public about improvements to three parks being considered for upgrades. Staff will be on site at Benson Park (56 King Street, Picton), Jack Taylor Park (65/79 Station Road, Hillier), and Consecon Park (25 Porter Street, Consecon) on Saturday, Oct. 30. Residents are invited to chat with staff about […]
Resolution for neighbours of soon-to-be aggregate pit
To the editor, supporters: I am sure you will recall the great job the press had done in making you aware of the sustained campaign trying to stop an asparagus farm from being converted to an aggregate pit. This campaign started, for me, on Nov. 22nd, 2017 when the owners of Green Ridge Farms held […]
Hospital Auxiliary crafters help OPP to keep County kids warm this winter
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Craft Group continued its tradition of contributing handmade items to the OPP ‘Keep Kids Warm’ winter clothing program. This year, the volunteer group presented 369 hats and mitts to the local OPP detachment to help keep County kids warm. Each year, the program (formerly adopt-a-child) is run by […]
Council approves funding for Picton Harbour lookouts
Seven lookouts along a revitalized Picton Harbour are one step closer as council agreed to signing an agreement to receive $262,500 in federal funding and paying a 25 per cent municipal contribution of $87,500. The lookouts – that span between Chimney Point and Brick Kiln Point – are intended to showcase views of the harbour […]
Accolade for retiring PEC OPP constable for being region’s number one
Provincial Constable Anthony “Tony” Merrall of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment was presented with the 2020 Accolade Award for “Enforcement” by Commissioner Thomas Carrique, at OPP General Headquarters in Orillia on Friday, Oct. 22. Detachment Commander John Hatch noted Merrall has been an officer in Prince Edward County for his entire career. “Tony ranked […]
Construction work continues on Picton Main, Mary Street parking lot
Construction at the Mary Street parking lot begins Oct. 26 as Wemp and Smith Construction begin replacing the retaining wall along the east side Tuesday, Oct. 26. The work is to take place between the hours of 7 am and 7 pm, Monday to Friday and is expected to continue until early December. A portion […]
