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County Road 49 tender awarded, construction to begin

By Sharon Harrison The tender for the major structural rehabilitation (re-construction) of County Road 49 was approved at Tuesday’s council meeting, with work expected to begin immediately. R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. was the successful lowest bidder at $18,679,000 (plus taxes) – out of five bids received ranging from $18.7 million to $21.7 million – with staff […]

Picton Terminals not quarrying, so no licence needed: Ministry

By Sharon Harrison It was confirmed at Tuesday’s council meeting that the activities at Picton Terminals are not considered quarrying, and therefore do not require a licence, stated Sarah Viau, the County’s municipal lawyer and Director of Corporate and Legislative Services. “The correspondence between the County and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) confirms the […]

Students celebrate Words Matter Day: ‘Say it Forward’

What happens when 15,000+ students and 2,000+ staff celebrate a common event? They create a powerful wave of positive change. On May 20 classrooms and offices throughout Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) were united in celebrating Words Matter Day, a highlight of the year-long campaign to foster safer, more respectful and inclusive […]

Proposed 2.1% water rates ‘transitional’ increase for 2027

By Sharon Harrison The Water and Wastewater Rates Committee is proposinga one-year interim water and wastewater rate increase for 2027 to replace the 2022–2026 rate structure that expires at the end of this year. The proposal includes a 2.1 per cent inflationary increase, based on the 2025 Consumer Price Index, to be applied to both […]

$20 million for Wellington wastewater: MP Malette

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Wellington will be getting a $20,608,230 investment for its extended aeration wastewater treatment plant. Once complete, it will increase its current capacity to support an additional 6,000 residents (currently it serves just over 2,100 people). An estimated timeline of when the project will start (and finish) is not yet […]

Paving begins on Bloomfield Main

Base coarse asphalt paving on Bloomfield Main Street from Corey Street to Wellington Street began Thursday, May 21. The contractor the team will attempt to complete the paving in one day. However, paving may continue during the morning on Friday, May 22. During the paving operation, motorists should plan for significant delays, including extended wait […]

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