Archive for April, 2024
Where the Falcon Flies soars to win 2024 County Reads debate; author will visit
By Sharon Harrison Soaring to success as the winner of the 2024 County Reads Debate was Adam Shoalts’ book, Where the Falcon Flies, presented by County-native Ernie Margetson. Margetson’s exploration of the title shares how Shoalts invites the reader to join him on an incredible journey as he walks away from his home on the […]
County seeks $18.3M from provincial fund for water infrastructure
The County has applied for $18.3 million from the provincial government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) to support the construction of a regional water plant and a new raw water intake in Wellington. The Ontario government last month boasted it is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least […]
Earth Day a good day to sign up for Millennium Trail celebration
The PEC Trails Committee invites volunteers, ambassadors, donors, advocates and supporters to a “long over-due” celebration of the revitalization of the Millennium Trail. It was February 2017 when the Trails Committee and the municipality announced plans to upgrade 46km of the linear park and natural corridor for native plants, trees and a variety of wildlife. […]
Up to 325 homes set to bloom for Tulip Estates sub-division
By Sharon Harrison A proposed residential development application for Picton, in the works since 2019 having undergone five revisions, received approval at Wednesday evening’s planning and development committee meeting for draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment. Plans for the Tulip Estates development, located at 12697 Loyalist Parkway, include a sub-division by Belleville-based Hilden […]
Police report weapon at a school was a toy
Prince Edward County OPP reported on the social media platform X they responded to a local school today following a report of a weapon on the property. “Individuals were located and spoken to and found to have a toy. There is no concern for public safety,” the report stated. “The OPP is aware of rumours […]
Water levels remain below typical spring-time conditions
Quinte Conservation reports water levels across its watershed are at or nearing their high point for the season, but remain below typical spring-time conditions. “Larger lakes are approaching their normal summer levels but are not expected to reach their flood stage,” said Christine Phillibert, Quinte Conservation’s Water Resources Manager, in a statement. “Smaller unmanaged lakes […]
Fawcettville sub-division would bring 85 homes to Picton’s fringe
By Sharon Harrison Eighty-five new residential homes are proposed for Picton’s Fawcett Avenue, west of County Road 49, to include a mix of 31 single detached dwellings and 54 townhouses – but they are not expected to be “affordable”. “The short answer is, no affordable housing is proposed, and I don’t have an idea now […]
New Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture president
Jason Courneyea has become the new president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, (PEFA) taking over the position from the long-serving John Thompson, who will now serve as past-president. Bob Rogers is first vice-president and Don Williams, second vice-president. Courneyea became a board member in 2018 and farms on Gilead Road in Bloomfield. The […]
County receives $225,000 in gas tax funding
Prince Edward County received $225,658 of $1.8 million in 2023-24 gas tax funding presented by MPP Todd Smith in the Bay of Quinte riding. The funding can be used to expand service hours, increase routes, purchase new vehicles or improve accessibility to increase transit ridership. Belleville received $1,077,543 and Quinte West received $528,936. “This investment […]
Short-listed options for water master plan pegged at more than $100 million
By Sharon Harrison In short, if the preliminary preferred options get the go ahead, Wellington will get a new water treatment plant and there will be a big pipe to deliver water to from Wellington to Bloomfield/Picton. While the proposed massive upgrades are years away (implementation expected in 5-10 years), the estimated costs are staggering. […]
