Archive for May, 2025
Blasting work in Picton May 28 – June 11
Contractors will be conducting blasting work at the site of the new long-term care facility located at 90 Finnegan Drive in Picton. Blasting work is to occur weekdays from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., beginning Tuesday, May 28 through to Wednesday, June 11. Multiple blasts during the day are anticipated to occur on the following […]
Wellington Main to reopen June 1; construction update
The section of Wellington Main Street between the water and wastewater treatment plants, and Cleminson Street, is slated to reopen officially Sunday, June 1. The municipality reports crews are currently laying the asphalt base before the road reopens. Later this summer, a second layer of asphalt will be applied to this section of Wellington Main […]
County reports $1.2 million received from 2024 tourism accommodation tax
As a new tourism season gets underway, County staff report collecting more than $1.2 million in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenue for 2024. In her report for Tuesday night’s council meeting, Rebecca Carter, Financial Services Supervisor, states that after administrative costs, $1,255,458 was divided between the municipality (50 per cent), StayPEC (formerly the Prince Edward […]
Blue Box for business ends July 17; changes to pick up day for some residents
Curbside recycling pick up for businesses – commercial institutional and industrial – stops as of July 17. Prince Edward County has more than 600 ineligible sources that will no longer be picked up after the transition. The newly “ineligible” sources also include municipal buildings, daycares, places of worship, campgrounds and not-for-profit organizations. The change means these […]
More than 45 local performers supporting County FM Radiothon June 5-8
Prince Edward County’s non-profit, volunteer-driven, community radio station – 99.3 County FM – is here because of the community’s support. The 11th annual Radiothon returns to 99.3 County FM Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8 with an amazing assortment of live performances from more than 45 local musicians. “The radiothon is the non-profit […]
Rural road work set to begin
Work on more than 46 km of rural roads is set to get underway in Prince Edward County. The bulk of the work in 2025 is single surface treatment, also known as tar-and-chip, which is a single layer application. Single surface treatment is a preventative maintenance technique that is to extend the life of a […]
Environmental benefits of a healthy lawn
There are a lot of reasons to love your lush, healthy lawn. It’s a beautiful place to play, relax, socialize, and just generally live your life—it’s even good for your health. But did you know your lawn is also good for the environment? That’s right! Healthy green spaces, like residential lawns, provide essential ecosystem services, […]
Canada Post open, but workers launch overtime ban
UPDATE MAY 23: The Canada Post CUPW has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees in both urban and rural bargaining units. This is a legal strike action and means employees will refuse to work overtime. Canada Post says operations at post offices continue, but customers may experience delays. At this time there are no […]
County assets discussion continues with bridges, facilities and equipment
By Sharon Harrison Bridges, buildings and equipment were the three topics discussed Thursday at Shire Hall for the second in a series of three informal council and staff working sessions on the County’s assets. The first meeting in the series (held April 24) began a process of in-depth discussions on how the municipality’s assets are […]
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 […]
