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Call to return Macdonald statue to Picton Main Street fails
By Sharon Harrison An emotional and sensitive topic for some, a divisive one too, Sir John A. Macdonald, and specifically the statue that once stood outside the Picton branch library on Main Street – before it was removed after much public upset and controversy – was back before County council Tuesday. Mark Johnson, with Save […]
Where April showers, even the white kind, will indeed bring May flowers
One of the beautiful things about the early days of spring is seeing the garden come to life. Now, admittedly, it’s a bit of a slow-motion process at this time of year, and especially so this year it seems. But the garden is coming to life and there are happenings, if you look closely, and […]
Join in on virtual County hospital update – May 6
Quinte Health invites community members to the next Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Community Update, taking place virtually on Wednesday, May 6 at 4 p.m. This is an opportunity to learn more about how the new PECMH is being designed to meet the needs of Prince Edward County today and into the future. 👉 […]
PEC Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame will honour more great athletes and supporters with the its 2026 inductees. Located in the Wellington arena, the first eight inductees were recognized in 2012. Since, 20 more inductees have been made in a wide variety of sports, including javelin, baseball, hockey, boat racing, track, swimming, arm […]
Head Street Picton closure April 23-24 to install new fuel dock
A section of Head Street in Picton will be closed Thursday, April 23 through Friday, April 24 during the installation of the new fuel dock – a change from the original plan of April 21-22. The closure will affect most of the property located at 1 Head Street. On‑site parking for trailers and vehicles will […]
Traffic disruptions on Wellington Main
The County’s Water and Wastewater Department will be working on a watermain valve and fire hydrant installation on Wellington Main Street overnight, beginning at approximately 5 p.m. Thursday, April 23, with an expected completion time of 3 a.m. Friday, April 24. Construction is to take place between the intersection of Belleville Street and the east […]
Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe
In 2009, a woman named Martine Postman, of Amsterdam, had an idea that would eventually spread across the world. With a passion for environmental sustainability, she envisioned a place where people could come together to fix their broken items, rather than sending these items to the landfill. The idea, now called a Repair Cafe, has […]
‘All-stars’ County Reads debate winner: Fourteen Days
By Sharon Harrison A pandemic story, “Fourteen Days” edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston (in support of the Authors Guild Foundation), and defended by Dorothy Speirs, was declared the winner of the 2026 Canada Reads Debate by the voting public, in what was an incredibly close vote. “I do have a job tonight and […]
UPDATE: Bloomfield Main Street project enters week four
Significant rainfall over the past week complicated maintenance of gravel road cuts along the Bloomfield Main project running from Corey to Wellington streets. The municipality reports the contractor monitored the cuts daily. Maintenance took place throughout the week, often multiple times each day. Staff and the contractor will closely monitor the condition of the gravel […]
Learn about importance of protecting the Great Lakes
The PEC Field Naturalists invite the public to join in on their in person meeting and presentation, Tuesday, April 28 at 7 p.m. at the Bloomfield Town Hall. Gavin Christie has been invited to present “The Importance, Preservation, and Protection of the Great Lakes”. All welcome.
