Archive for May, 2025

Province ‘Links’ more than $2M to resurface section of Bloomfield Main
While the County is pleased to welcome investment of up to $2,058,969 to resurface 1.1 kilometres of Bloomfield Main Street, the announcement was greeted with concern it was not necessary, and could have waited until a larger project was underway, such as sewers, or be used on any of the many crumbling road surfaces. The […]

Celebrate the outdoors at free, all-ages South Shore Fest June 7
Celebrate the great Canadian outdoors with day and night fun at South Shore Fest, Saturday, June 7! The South Shore Joint Initiative welcomes all ages to the free and fun event, stepping into nature with local volunteers at the first-ever South Shore Fest to be held at Mariners Park Museum in Milford. Everybody is invited […]

In Conversation: Trump Presidency and What’s Next for Canada
A fundraising evening for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation will feature acclaimed writer and political commentator David Frum, in conversation with academic and publisher Karen Valihora, on Thursday, July 24, 2025, at The Regent Theatre in Picton “The Trump Presidency and What’s Next for Canada,” themes a thought-provoking discussion promising insight into the […]

Families dared to envision a future where their children were supported
Since 1965, Community Living Prince Edward has championed inclusion, and supported people with intellectual disabilities age 0 to 99+ to live their best possible life in Prince Edward County. Sixty years ago, a group of courageous and determined families came together, united by a common dream: they wanted more for their sons and daughters—a life […]

Tip-toeing through the tulips, tree planting and petrichor
Tree planting is a big part of the May gardening scene at my house this spring, and while they are not exactly trees as we imagine trees to be at this point, the recently acquired bare-root tree seedlings (or saplings), ranging from one-foot twigs to more sturdy four-foot specimens, need planting quickly. Around 25 tree […]

Work on Wellington Main nears completion; Millennium Trail work continues
Wellington Main Street is expected to reopen to traffic June 1. Contractors have successfully installed the new trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer infrastructure under Wellington Main Street – between the water and wastewater treatment plants and Cleminson Street. Crews are completing the installation of curbs and sidewalks along the closed section of Wellington Main. […]

Improvements to Bloomfield’s Mill Pond Park take next step
By Sharon Harrison A unanimous vote by council Tuesday will see the Bloomfield Mill Pond Park project become a project of community interest. Its new status means the project can receive donations and issue official donation receipts for income tax purposes. As work progresses by community volunteers to look at ways to improve the park, […]

History buffs invited to linger at the libraries
History buffs have long been drawn to Prince Edward County to explore the history of the Loyalists, prohibition-era Rum Runners and much more. At the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives we field a wide range of inquiries on local history, everything from identifying graves in local cemeteries to finding just the right […]

County prepares to operate Picton Marina
Council agreed to update its fees, charges and parking bylaws as it prepares to operate the Picton Harbour Marina this season – perhaps opening this weekend. Albert Paschkowiak, supervisor, environmental services and sustainability, made the report for council’s Tuesday night meeting. He noted it is hoped to be able to open the marina this weekend, […]

Conduct complaints about two councillors officially dismissed
Complaints about the conduct of two Prince Edward County councillors have been dismissed by the integrity commissioner. The report is made public as it goes to council for Tuesday night’s meeting. It states the integrity commissioner received two formal complaints Nov. 9, 2024 alleging councillors Sam Branderhorst and Kate MacNaughton violated the code of conduct […]