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Saturday, April 11th, 2026

Criticism over proposed fines and who can use the Millennium Trail

By Sharon Harrison The Millennium Trail took up a lot of discussion time at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting as it considered the contents of a report regarding a bylaw update for the trail. The report by the operational services department wasn’t well received by most council members, especially when it came to a […]

County’s mayor will not seek third term; ‘changes significant’

By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson announced today he will not be running in October’s municipal election. Ferguson has completed two four-year terms as mayor, where he was first elected in 2018, and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, he was councillor for South Marysburgh ward from 2014-2018. “This decision has certainly […]

Bloomfield Main Street project enters week two

The Bloomfield Main Street rehabilitation project is one week on the books. Contractor Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd., has mobilized equipment and materials, installed signage near five intersections as well as beginning construction activity which includes: Identifying existing utility locates Marking sections of sidewalk and curb to be removed Saw cutting asphalt in preparation for storm […]

Hare-larious family fun at egg-ceptional Easter hunt

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The Easter bunny was a busy bunny this weekend juggling lots of chocolate eggs in areas all over the County all while hoping to stay dry. But the skill of juggling raindrops wasn’t needed as he brought a little sunshine to Picton, albeit with a biting cold wind. […]

County Reads debate will launch annual Author’s Festival

Cheer on five County residents as they defend their chosen Canadian books at the 2026 County Reads event, for the first time moderated by local author and storyteller Janet Kellough. The event opens the County Library Author’s Festival – a celebration of the written word through several events organized by the library with a committee […]

Macaulay Village initiative designated a project of community interest

By Sharon Harrison Whole-heartedly behind the Department of Illumination’s vision to bring a small community centre to Macaulay Village Park -also known locally as the Heights – council designated it a project of community interest. Many around the horseshoe not only praised the idea, but also its proposed execution. The designation allows the Department of […]

LOCAL NEWS
Snowy winter hit operations budget hard; improved relief grants for 2026
By Sharon Harrison It comes as no surprise to most that it was indeed
Council this week: Health, wealth and recreation updates
By Sharon Harrison Topics discussed at council this week ranged from an update from Southeast
County’s mayor will not seek third term; ‘changes significant’
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson announced today he will not be
Bloomfield Main Street project enters week two
The Bloomfield Main Street rehabilitation project is one week on the books. Contractor Drew Harrison
Fire at resort in Wellington
Police and fire crews raced to Wander the Resort in Wellington Saturday before 9 a.m.
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AROUND THE HORN
People can borrow much more than books
You can borrow so much more than books from your public library. As the Friends
County connection with new CN Tower commemorative coin
There’s a local connection to the Royal Canadian Mint’s new glow-in-the-dark commemorative $2 circulation coin
Burn ban lifted
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) administration has lifted the burn ban effective immediately.
Hare-larious family fun at egg-ceptional Easter hunt
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The Easter bunny was a busy bunny this
Single-lane closure on Picton Main April 13-17
The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street near the intersection of York Street is to
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