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Saturday, June 14th, 2025

Wellington Park rehabilitation to become a project of community interest

By Sharon Harrison Wellington park’s revitalization initiative is to become a project of community interest after council voted in favour of the request made by the non-profit Wellington Community Association. Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer put forward the motion that council declare the revitalization of Wellington Park to be a project of community interest for the purposes […]

Awards honour PECI athletes in celebration of excellence

Prince Edward Collegiate Institute honoured students for excellence in sports this year – at school and beyond – during an awards ceremony Tuesday night held at the Regent Theatre. Applause and cheers thundered throughout the evening as family, friends and students cheered successes, and coaches shared praise for top athletes performing on the local, region, […]

A great day exploring the great outdoors at South Shore Fest

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a busy Saturday for the folks at the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), a busy night too, as the local organization enjoyed its first South Shore Fest event. It was a glorious day too: the sun shone, the temperature soared, and a smoky, hazy sky cleared for […]

OPP seek assistance to solve case of damage to soccer fields

UPDATED: Prince Edward OPP seek the public’s assistance as officers are investigating damage to the local soccer fields that appears to be intentionally caused. Sometime overnight on June 4th, significant damage was caused by what appears to be a vehicle driven across the field. The upper Johnson Street soccer field in Picton is currently closed […]

County Road 49 and Victoria Road voted in again on worst roads in Ontario lists

County Road 49 has again topped the CAA Worst Road list for the Eastern region – with the County’s Victoria Road in fourth place this year. County Road 49 also placed third in votes for the top worst road in the province. Ontarians have spoken, through the 2025 CAA Worst Road contest and for a […]

Concern expressed over destruction and restoration of Millennium Trail

By Sharon Harrison The impacts of construction on the Prince Edward County Millennium Trail – relating to the on-going Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer project – were highlighted at council’s recent committee of the whole meeting. Representing the volunteer-driven Prince Edward County Trails Committee, chair Gregor Stuart shared concerns of the disruption and the […]

LOCAL NEWS
Expanded transit options connecting key centres coming this summer
By Sharon Harrison The County is launching a new summer transit enhancement program this year
Awards honour PECI athletes in celebration of excellence
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute honoured students for excellence in sports this year – at school
Segments of Salem and Victoria roads returning to gravel
The County is addressing immediate risks on Salem Road and Victoria Road by temporarily returning
County Road 49 and Victoria Road voted in again on worst roads in Ontario lists
County Road 49 has again topped the CAA Worst Road list for the Eastern region
Concern expressed over destruction and restoration of Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The impacts of construction on the Prince Edward County Millennium Trail –
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AROUND THE HORN
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
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
Emergency watermain repair on Downes Ave
Emergency watermain repairs are underway on Downes Avenue between Walton Street and Short Street in
Construction for natural gas in Cherry Valley begins soon
Enbridge is expanding natural gas service to Cherry Valley with construction over the next several
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
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COMING EVENTS
Celebrate Monarch Day with the South Shore Joint Initiative
🦋Celebrate Monarch Day with Us! Join South Shore Joint Initiative and The Department of Illumination for an enchanting day
Call to creatives – Two ways to show your art and south shore love
Every day, creative people find inspiration in PEC’s beautiful South Shore. And so do South
Author event, walk in Nixon’s footsteps, and more at the County libraries
Author Event: Martha Bátiz Thursday, June 19 7 pm Picton Branch Library Martha Bátiz will
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth
Movie review , knitting, line dancing and more for seniors in June
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Beer and Beef Special, live music for Father’s Day at Waring House
The Waring House invites you to experience genuine country inn hospitality, and everything Prince Edward
Take Dad to brunch at Waupoos Estates Winery
Father’s Day special is Sunday, June 15 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Yoga In
Go to the Syracuse Nationals or Muskoka Cruise with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Environmental benefits of a healthy lawn
There are a lot of reasons to love your lush, healthy lawn. It’s a beautiful
Atlantis Irrigation – Save time. Save money. Save water
Going out on a warm evening, hose in hand, to sprinkle the yard is a
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