Prince Edward County News countylive.ca

All County, All the Time Since 2010

MAKE THIS YOUR PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY HOME...PAGE!

Tuesday, December 16th, 2025

County to seek expressions of interest for organic waste processing

By Sharon Harrison It costs the County approximately $300,000 annually for both collection and processing of household organics waste, a figure the County is looking to reduce. A feasibility study on the possibility of building an organics processing facility in the County was presented at last week’s committee of the whole meeting by Albert Paschkowiak, […]

Face Off for the Food Bank winner is….

And the winner of the Face Off for the Food Bank is: Picton United Church Food Bank. It was a tough loss for the Prince Edward County Fire Rescue Hockey team and a well earned win for the Ontario Provincial Police – East Region at Saturday’s fundraising event at the Picton arena. The two teams […]

Not for sale: Town hall group given 12 months to transition to ownership

By Sharon Harrison Several council members had a change of heart when it came to the sale of the Wellington Town Hall – something they had initially voted to declare surplus and put up for sale at the Nov. 25 committee of the whole meeting in a tied vote (a tied vote loses). In an […]

Bylaw to investigate use of Sophiasburgh portion of Picton Terminals property

By Sharon Harrison “Picton Terminals has quarried and sold (and this is in the estimation of a professional mining engineer) approximately 1.2 million tonnes of rock and aggregate, and has sold it in contracts amounting to over $65 million. This is public knowledge,” shared South Marysburgh councillor John Hirsch. “This is hardly incidental to their […]

High profile landing at National Air Force Museum

The National Air Force Museum of Canada rolled out the temporary runway Monday to welcome CC-150 Polaris 15001 to its new, permanent home in the RCAF Memorial Airpark. With a wingspan of nearly 44-metres, the aircraft is now the largest in the Museum’s collection of 44 historic military aircraft. First taken on strength by the […]

Giving thanks: SSJI celebrates achievements, community involvement

By Sharon Harrison “The South Shore is one of those places that people instantly understand once they experience it,” shared Geoff Craig, South Shore Footpath project lead. “And the research is clear: the more time people spend in nature, the more they will love it, and the more they will work to protect it.” After […]

LOCAL NEWS
Kate’s Rest proposes housing and farming initiative, manufacturing facilities
By Sharon Harrison An ambitious plan to create housing and farming communities in Prince Edward
HPEDSB students demonstrate better testing results
Results from the latest Education Quality and Accountability Office (EQAO) assessments indicate that students in
Bylaw to investigate use of Sophiasburgh portion of Picton Terminals property
By Sharon Harrison “Picton Terminals has quarried and sold (and this is in the estimation
High profile landing at National Air Force Museum
The National Air Force Museum of Canada rolled out the temporary runway Monday to welcome
County’s proposed budget rate increase at 3.59 per cent
County Council wrapped up three days of deliberations on the 2026 municipal budget on Friday.
More from this category

AROUND THE HORN
New carbon monoxide alarm requirements take effect Jan. 1
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue is advising residents to prepare for changes in carbon
Commonly asked questions at the library
At the end of each year, we try to do a little “housekeeping” around the
Picton Main Street construction work pauses until spring
RW Tomlinson Limited has concluded work on Phase 3 of the Picton Main Street reconstruction
Construction on watermain at Rossmore set for overnight Dec. 16 – 17
The Water and Wastewater Department is planning watermain work on County Road 3 between Reddick
Giving thanks: SSJI celebrates achievements, community involvement
By Sharon Harrison “The South Shore is one of those places that people instantly understand
More from this category

COMING EVENTS
Crochet Circle, knitting, French conversation among events at the libraries
Knitting Group Tuesday, Dec. 16 10 am–11:30am Milford Branch Meeting Room Age Group: Adults French
Cooking classes with Chef McKenna; holiday parties at Waupoos Estates Winery
Cooking Classes with Executive Chef Kevin McKenna Back by popular demand! $100 pp Includes:
Live music; Christmas lunch buffets at the Waring House
Welcome to Waring House Celebrating 30 years in beautiful Prince Edward County. Hello
Enjoy NHL, motorcycle supershow, sportsman show with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Exploring, MAiD, Christmas meal, crafts and sing-along among December events for seniors
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
More from this category

SHOPPING & SERVICES
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
A Good Daily Foot Care Routine Daily foot care helps keep your feet healthy and
Step Into Nature fundraising raffle offers high odds and unique prizes
The South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) invites the community to take part in its Step
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer
Do you have an hour or two you can spare each week to brighten someone’s
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an
More from this category

HOME LOCAL MARKETPLACE COMMUNITY CONTACT US

LOCAL NEWS

AROUND THE HORN

COMING EVENTS

SHOPPING & SERVICES