Archive for January, 2024
Wellington water pipes move forward; council seeks review of rest of costs
Council will move forward with installation of the new Wellington watermain and sewer pipes infrastructure having awarded a $16 million contract to Clearway Construction at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Investments such as the one we’re talking about tonight are absolutely critical,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Is is somewhat eye-watering when you look at the numbers? Yes, […]
Proposed tourist resort in North Marysburgh gains re-zoning approval
By Sharon Harrison A re-zoning application for development of a three- (or maybe four) season tourist resort on County Road 7, overlooking Adolphus Reach gained approval at Wednesday evening’s lengthy five-hour council meeting, by a vote of 7-5. The outcome came despite extensive neighbour commentary – all expressing opposition to the proposed re-zoning, as […]
Perfectly Preserved cook up record-setting donation
If every jar makes a difference then 3,200 jars make a really big difference. Perfectly Preserved announces its biggest hospital donation to date with a $28,000 cheque presentation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Wednesday. The busy branch of the hospital auxiliary works year-round to make and sell jams, jellies, pickles, preserves and […]
County support gives Uride, and taxi companies, a lift
UPDATE JAN 10: Council reversed its previous decision and has approved support for the Uride ride hailing service for another season in the County. Support includes an up to $30,000 wage subsidy to be paid from the Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT), and continuation of Uride exemptions from the taxi bylaw. Councillors Brad Nieman and Phil […]
Official plan amendment for Base31 development moves forward
UPDATE JAN 10: The bylaw to amend the official plan was approved without further discussion at council’s meeting Jan. 11. By Sharon Harrison One of the biggest development decisions, potentially, in the County’s history will move forward should it gain final approval at the next regular council meeting. (UPDATED: Council’s meeting has been moved to […]
Three new electric vehicle chargers now in service
Three new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operational in parking lots at Bloomfield, Picton and Wellington. The County was one of seven communities to receive a Charged for Change grant for installation of Level 2 chargers delivered by Earth Day Canada, funded by Aviva Insurance. The County received $99,675. The new EV charges are […]
‘There’s more that unites us, than divides us’: Mayor’s New Year’s levee 2024
While Prince Edward County’s community spirit is worthy of celebration, Mayor Steve Ferguson noted it has also been tested over the past few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, economic challenges. “But I truly believe that there is more that unites us, than divides us,” he stated during his address to the public, […]
Fire on Treasure Cove Road spread to three structures
The cause of a fire affecting multiple structures on Treasure Cove Road this afternoon is under investigation. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue attended the on Treasure Cove Road at approximately 1:30 pm on Friday, January 5. Two structures were on fire when Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue arrived at about 1:30 p.m. Friday, […]
Meeting to update plan to improve Hwy 62 and Cty Road 1 intersection
A second Public Information Centre (PIC) will present updates and the evaluation of options to improve the Hwy. 62 and County Road 1 intersection during a drop-in style session Jan. 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Ministry of Transportation consultants are expected to present the evaluation of the alternatives identified […]
Picton cement plant fined $190,000 related to 2021 gas explosion
Lehigh Cement Limited, now operating as Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited, has been convicted and fined in relation to a natural gas explosion that injured three people in 2021. Three workers were injured at the cement production facility at 1370 Hwy 49, Picton, while performing maintenance on a cement kiln – two were airlifted to a […]
