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Welcome, bienvenue, bienvenida, boozhoo, أهلا وسهلا to the County’s libraries
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library we’re committed to ensuring that everyone’s voices are heard. One of the library’s goals, as expressed in the 2025-30 Strategic Plan is to “welcome and celebrate diverse backgrounds, perspectives, cultures and experiences.” One way we’re working toward this goal is with our new authors series, in recognition […]
Washrooms at two Picton locations closed due to vandalism
The washrooms at both the skatepark/splash pad area (375 Picton Main Street) and Benson Park (56 King Street) are now closed due to acts of vandalism. The vandalism took place overnight Tuesday, June 10 at 375 Picton Main Street and in early May, at Benson Park. The municipality has notified the Ontario Provincial Police about […]
Emergency watermain repair on Downes Ave
Emergency watermain repairs are underway on Downes Avenue between Walton Street and Short Street in Picton. Repairs began at approximately 8 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, with an expected completion time of 5 p.m. Downes Avenue will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Traffic control will be in place. Motorists are advised to use alternate […]
Construction for natural gas in Cherry Valley begins soon
Enbridge is expanding natural gas service to Cherry Valley with construction over the next several months along County roads 22, 10, and 18. It is expected to last approximately four months. The majority of the work is to be carried out by National Pipeline Limited, a subcontractor for Enbridge. Enbridge anticipates service installation to individual […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. presenting sponsor of hospital foundation’s 40th anniversary events
CHEERS! from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation to the Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co., for a generous $50,000 sponsorship commitment – naming them as the Presenting Sponsor for the upcoming series of 40th anniversary fundraising events in 2025. The contribution underscores Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co.’s deep-rooted commitment to enhancing […]
Expect to see military training over coming weeks
Residents in Prince Edward County, Hastings and Northumberland counties are advised that personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command will be conducting training from June 11 to 27. The training is to be centered around the communities of Belleville, Campbellford, Bloomfield, Picton, Quinte West, Tweed, and Stirling, Ontario. Captain Jennifer MacCosham, Canadian Special Operations […]
Lane restriction on Wellington Main extended June 9-13
JUNE 6 – Lane restrictions on Wellington Main Street between the treatment plants and Cleminson Street are to continue next week. The municipality’s contractor, Clearway Construction, is continuing with restoration work on shoulders and street cleanup as well as the placement of top soil in the disturbed area. The work will take place between 7 […]
PEC Community Benefits network launches with focus on needs
The PEC Community Benefits Network – a coalition of residents, advocates, and more than two dozen community groups and local agencies – officially launched this week to offer a road map to guide public and private investments to meet community needs — socially, economically and environmentally. The network will use Community Benefits Agreements (CBAs), formal […]
Smoke from wildfires could impact air quality here
Smoke from more than 100 wildfires in Manitoba and Ontario could impact air quality here over the next 24 hours (as well as in Alberta and Saskatchewan, and areas in the United States). Environment Canada issued an air quality statement Thursday which includes Prince Edward County stating that smoke is causing, or is expected to […]
County libraries strategically planning to best serve residents
Every five years or so, the Prince Edward County Public Library Board takes on the daunting task of creating a new strategic plan. The end result is a big-picture document informed by broader trends in libraries, changes locally, and conversations and input from as many community members as possible. The library circulated surveys, held focus […]
