Archive for August, 2024
Private nature school and Picton townhouses receive planning approval
By Sharon Harrison Two townhouse buildings on John Street in Picton and a development of a private school at Edwin County Farms in Sophiasburgh came before council members at the August planning and development meeting. Council voted to approve the John Street application for draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment (in its second […]
Future of County’s water services outlined in regional master plan
Ahead of the Aug. 27 council meeting which includes the tender of the water treatment plant in Wellington, the County has shared its overall plan to deliver water to residents across the County. The County’s Regional Water Supply Servicing Master Plan, notice of completion was issued last week, and identifies needs and infrastructure for Picton, […]
PEC Conservancy group seeks legal challenge on settlement between Picton Terminals and municipality
The citizen group PEC Conservancy has sought legal advice which advises council not to pass its bylaw for the terms of settlement with Picton Terminals which is to go to the Sept. 10 council agenda; then would be signed. Leslie Stewart, on behalf of County Conservancy, states the group is opposed to the recent settlement […]
Municipality launches tenant support programs and rental housing inventory
The County is offering new services in support of housing needs for tenants. Funded by the province’s Homelessness Prevention Program through Prince Edward-Lennox and Addington Social Services, the municipality’s Housing Help Program aims to assist tenants with finding, and keeping, rental housing units. A rental housing education series of free workshops is to launch this […]
Frum talks next stages in the Trumpocalypse and how it may affect Canada
(UPDATE: Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to become the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 5, 2024. It is being called an extraordinary comeback by a former president (2017-2020) who refused to accept defeat in 2020 and sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He is the first person […]
Mobile live training unit focus on firefighter skills and teamwork
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue hosted neighbouring firefighters from Tyendinaga Township, Mohawk Fire, Tweed and Stirling Fire for training on one of two of the province’s state-of-the-art Mobile Live Training Units parked next door to Station 1 in Picton – on the spot that is quickly developing as the new firefighter training centre for […]
Todd Smith resigns MPP Bay of Quinte seat – effective immediately
UPDATE: Smith has joined Candu Energy Inc., as a vice-president for the nuclear-reactor builder. He is responsible for marketing and business development, overseeing international relations with partners and customers. The news release stated that prior to his hiring, Smith consulted the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario to ensure compliance following his resignation. AUG. […]
Sprague’s sixth title a funny and sometimes teary tale of life with an 11-pound furry dynamo
Story by Sharon Harrison Photos by Tina Sawicki “Dogs have no idea how truly wonderful they are. They just wander around making the world a better place.” – Terry Sprague Stories about one man and his dog bring much laughter, and a few tears, in Terry Sprague’s sixth book, ‘The Two of Us’ – an […]
One ferry in service Wednesday and Thursday
The Glenora Ferry will be operating with just one boat and 30-minute service Wednesday, Aug. 14 and Thursday, Aug. 15 due to an unexpected mechanical issue on the Quinte Loyalist in which parts needed to be ordered.
Overwhelming concern over Wellington water project
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Municipal law lawyer Andrew Biggart told his clients and other members of the public he felt the municipality is “astonishingly reckless… to be putting itself on the hook for a quarter billion dollars of development when the developer should be the one paying for it in the first place.” […]
