Archive for December, 2024
Glenora Ferry service resumed Dec. 17
UPDATE DEC. 17: The ramp work has been completed and regular service has resumed today, Dec. 17. UPDATE DEC. 10 – Glenora Ferry users please note that due to weather conditions the repairs and shutdown scheduled for Dec 11,12 have been changed to Dec 16, 17 from 1000h to 1500 h. The ferry will not […]
Community is key to success of County’s libraries
One question we are regularly asked at the library is “How do you do it all?” How do we operate six branches, programs for everyone, book circulation, tech help and all of the myriad other pieces that make up modern library service? The answer is that we do it with your help – both in […]
Woman who credits hospital with saving her life will match Christmas appeal donations this month
By Shannon Coull Executive Director, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation As we launched this year’s holiday campaign, we learned that Canada Post had gone on strike. Our Christmas appeal letter is waiting to be mailed, and it will likely take some time to reach mailboxes across Prince Edward County. This year’s letter features a […]
Council approves budget with 3.79% increase
Ratepayers will see a 3.79 per cent increase on their tax bill in 2025 as County council has approved the 2025 municipal operating and capital budgets. The tax-supported operating budget of $81.0 million($54.0 million raised through taxation) will fund the delivery of services such as road and bridge maintenance, garbage pick-up, policing, recreational programs, emergency […]
Picton resident ‘Rises’ to the challenge to receive resilience award
Emily Cole, of Picton, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Dr. Paul Garfinkel Resilience Award, from the group that helped her develop her idea for Meadows Baby and Kids, a second-hand children’s clothing and supply store. The award was presented Tuesday night in a virtual ceremony by Rise, a joint initiative of the […]
Traffic signals replace roundabout as preferred solution for town hill intersection
The preferred solution for the Picton Main Street town hill intersection has been changed to traffic signals instead of a roundabout following the completion of an improvements study. The County reports the initial preferred solution – presented at a second public consultation in October 2023 – was revised, based on public feedback received during the […]
Public invited to observe Dec. 6 evening vigil
The public is invited to observe the Dec. 6th Vigil on Friday for the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. December 6th is the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It was declared (unanimously) by the House of Commons two years after 14 women were killed at […]
Watermain repairs at East Mary and Wellington today
East Mary Street will be closed today at Bridge Street with local traffic only from Bridge Street. The Water and Wastewater Department repairing a watermain break between Bridge and York streets in Picton. Repairs are expected to be complete by 5 p.m. The County is also aware of a watermain break affecting residents west of […]
Boards of health vote in favour of merger
Today, the Board of Health for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) voted to merge with Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington Public Health (KFLAPH) and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit (LGLDHU) to form South East Public Health. Yesterday, the KFLAPH board voted in favour of the merger, and LGLDHU is to meet tomorrow […]
Community Care appreciates support for seniors
The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association has gratefully accepted a donation from the Picton Rotary Club in support of services that help seniors to live at home. Members of the club have faithfully delivered Meals on Wheels each December since 1980. Above, in the photo from left, are: rick Jones, Past President […]
