Archive for May, 2025
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
School board award honours PECI teacher’s methods of mindfulness
Grade 2 teacher Teresa Mason, at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute, was one of 13 school board employees to receive the school’s highest recognition during an Inspiring Excellence Awards celebration. The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board awards Inspiring Excellence Awards to employees who make significant contributions to student achievement and well-being through their commitment to, […]
Big Island winery and tourist units before planning committee
By Sharon Harrison Two planning applications of note came before council at the recent special planning and development committee meeting. Angeline’s Inn hopes to add a few tourist accommodation units to its Bloomfield Main Street site and the second application was relating to a proposed farm winery on Big Island. Under a new two-step process, […]
Early morning fire at Picton home
At approximately 12:45 a.m. this morning, Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a fire on Cumberland Street in Picton. A family residing at the property was alerted to the fire, safely evacuated the home, and called 911. Firefighters from Station 1 (Picton) and Station 2 (Bloomfield) were dispatched and arrived on scene to […]
Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance repairs needed to save building
By Sharon Harrison The disrepair and on-going deterioration of the Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance was discussed at the recent Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee meeting – with the hope that the roof could be fixed before winter if the building is to be saved. The Old Boy’s Entrance building, closest to Main Street, was […]
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 […]
