Archive for May, 2024
Single surface treatment next for season of road work ahead
The County maintains more than 1,100 kilometres of roads, excluding private lanes and provincial roadways including Highway 62 and parts of Loyalist Parkway. Maintenance decisions are guided by provincial standards. Each year, municipal staff develop a road rehabilitation and maintenance plan and capital project budget, which council reviews for approval. Work on more than 75 […]
Picton courthouse one of province’s oldest remaining buildings
By Sharon Harrison First constructed in 1832, many people recognize the County courthouse, even if they haven’t been inside, as the imposing Georgian-style structure located on Union Street. It houses old jail cells (and is infamously known for the only hanging in Picton’s history), the courthouse and land registry office where part of the building […]
Footpath from point-to-point envisioned for south shore
A point-to-point footpath across the south shore of Prince Edward County is envisioned from Point Petre in the west, to Point Traverse in the east. Joe Dale and Geoff Craig, of the South Shore Joint Initiative, (SSJI), presented the walking trail initiative to council Tuesday evening expressing the project is well on its way, but […]
OPP report firearm incident in Picton
UPDATE MAY 21: Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate a firearm incident in Picton. On May 20, 2024, shortly after 2 a.m. officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton. “A firearm had been discharged and one individual was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries,” reports Bill Dickson, OPP Media Relations […]
Ambassadors of bygone era celebrate 30 years of gathering as friends
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The ‘Gathering of Friends’ Rendezvous group celebrated family and friends with its ‘welcome weekend’ volunteers at the Ameliasburgh Heritage Village, marking 30 years of re-enactments. The fun and the celebrations over the Victoria Day long weekend featured an informal dedication ceremony acknowledging the commitment of bringing the village to […]
Delhi pathways plan to better connect ‘heart of Picton’
By Sharon Harrison Details of a series of pathways through Delhi Park, described as the heart of Picton, and how they will connect to existing infrastructure were unveiled at a recent well-attended public open house. On display for review and comment were preliminary designs on a series of display boards (no presentation), where Victoria Taylor […]
Local farmers honoured with CSG bursaries
CHEERS! from the County Sustainability Group (CSG) to winners of the 2024 Ecological Farmer Bursary. Tim Rorabeck of Rorafresh Farm was presented with a $1,000 from CSG member Don Hudson. Hans Ning of Paper Kite Farm was presented $500 from CSG members Don Hudson and Don Chisholm. This is the CSG’s fifth year awarding local […]
Mobility mats and chairs make Wellington beach more accessible
More people are now able to enjoy the Wellington Rotary Beach shore and water because of new accessibility equipment. A beach mat, also known as a Mobi-Mat, is now in place at the beach, making it easier for people using wheelchairs, families with strollers, and others, to move across the sand and access the water. […]
Frito Lay recalls two popular snacks due to possible salmonella
Frito Lay Canada is recalling two of its most popular snacks due to a possible risk of salmonella contamination. The recall applies to Sunchips Harvest Cheddar Flavoured Multigrain Snacks, as well as Munchies Original Snack Mix. Frito Lay states the action is the result of a seasoning supplier’s notification that an ingredient supplied to it […]
Double double thanks for the Smiles
People who bought smiles, gave smiles and helped raise $12,243.46 for the County’s new hospital. “This year’s campaign was a smiling success, and it wouldn’t have been possible without the loyal support of our customers and our dedicated staff and volunteers who worked tirelessly to create over 12,000 smiles to Back the Build for our […]
