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Council passes bylaw to put question on 2026 municipal election ballot
Council passed a bylaw at its last meeting authorizing the placement of a question on the ballot for the 2026 municipal election. The question to be submitted to the electors is as follows: “Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundaries?” The results of this question will be […]
Homelessness and housing hampered by government funding constraints
By Sharon Harrison Highlighting the issues surrounding housing and homelessness, the housing department presented an updated report to council Tuesday summarizing the services, activities and funding related to supporting needs. It was a lengthy and in-depth discussion that ensued around the horseshoe, but what largely came out of the conversations as a huge contributor to […]
Potential risk for flooding in this year’s spring freshet
Quinte Conservation’s Water Resources department continues to monitor the current and projected weather forecasts that will influence this spring’s freshet. “With higher-than-normal water content in the snowpack and significant ice coverage across the watershed, these conditions present a potential risk for flooding once thawing occurs,” said Dave Eastcott, Water Resources Technologist. “Flood risk is predicted […]
Repairs to be under way on Victoria Road Feb. 26-27
A portion of Victoria Road will be closed Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27 for repairs and maintenance work. Victoria Road will be closed between McIntyre Road and Badgley Road from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Road maintenance will also be conducted on the gravel sections of Victoria Road during this time. […]
Growing interests shared at popular and busy Seedy Saturday
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the scene outside was a white, snowy and icy one early Saturday morning, inside the warm gymnasium at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute on Picton’s Barker Street, thoughts of the upcoming growing season were top of mind. Now in its 17th year, Seedy Saturday PEC is an early kick-off […]
Travel by book allows you to see the world without leaving home
One of the wonderful things about getting into a good book is the ability to feel like you’re traveling without ever leaving home. Some recent books I’ve read take you not only to new places, but different times as well. I’m certainly not alone in having read Broken Country by Clare Leslie Hall – it […]
Funding to helps firefighters battle occupational risk for cancer
The municipality’s firefighter cancer prevention program got a $164,450 funding boost this week from the Ontario government. “County firefighters are on the front lines keeping us safe everyday. Our firefighters need the tools and equipment to stay safe and healthy now and in the future,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. The municipality will use the funds […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an insurance package designed to protect your home, business or farm. Vice-president Jeff Bedore, and agents Kelly Reynolds and Hope Dyer are also specialized in weekly and residential rentals. Local office hours are: Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm Policy Service […]
Wellington community association promotes its vision of strong community
By Sharon Harrison Sharing details of what’s to come in 2026 for the Wellington Community Association (WCA), the non-profit community organization also spoke to 2025 accomplishments at its annual general meeting Wednesday night. “There’s a lot of work done, there’s a lot of work about to be done,” said Tim Good, WCA chair. “We […]
Canada praised and commended at NATO conference: MP Malette
Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette reports Canada was praised and commended during a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Parliamentary Association in Brussels, Belgium in Brussels, Belgium. Malette returned home this week from the sessions at NATO Headquarters, which brought together a delegation of 12 parliamentarians from all recognized parties in the House of Commons, […]
