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134-room hotel, spa, winery and restaurant recommended for approval
By Sharon Harrison Thirty-eight accommodation buildings within a proposed new development for a year-round commercial resort at a Hillier winery will be considered by council at next Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. A late hour decision was made to re-schedule the Jan. 21 meeting due to inclement weather conditions, to Wednesday, Jan. 28. […]
Overnight snow removal Jan. 22 – 24
The County plans to remove snow overnight along roadsides in Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington on Thursday, Jan. 22, Friday, Jan. 23 and Saturday, Jan. 24. Snow removal will begin on Picton Main Street, followed by Bloomfield and Wellington. Crews will start snow removal along roadsides beginning at 7 pm each night and will work until […]
Garbage and green bin collection delayed; will continue until 9.m.
Residents are advised that garbage and green bin collection has been delayed on Thursday, Jan. 22 due to inclement weather and mechanical issues. Residents are asked to leave garbage and green bins at the curb as trucks will continue to collect until approximately 9 pm. For information on recycling pickup, contact E360S at 866.358.3560. We […]
Emergency services and funding among rural issues County discusses at ROMA
A County of Prince Edward delegation led by Mayor Steve Ferguson spoke to concern about reducing the number of nuisance or false emergency service calls from the local provincial parks, funding for water and wastewater infrastructure and rent control, among many topics explored at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference this week. Conference sessions […]
Here we ‘snow’ again
More than 30 pieces of equipment continue to clear the snow from 992 kms of roads and 56 kms of sidewalks in Prince Edward County as winter has become relentless this week. People have been encouraged to postphon non-essential travel as the County remains under a “yellow” snow warning. Environment Canada says to expect flurries […]
HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County – Home care providers, hospitality, hospital volunteers needed – and more!
Sewer repairs on Bowery Street; water repairs on Philip
Emergency repairs and replacement of a sanitary sewer lateral is taking place on Bowery Street in Picton Tuesday, Jan. 20 until approximately 5 pm. Watermain repairs are also under way on Philip Street between Maitland and John streets in Picton. Work is expected to be completed by 5 pm. Philip Street will be reduced to […]
Councillor questions if County should be in the affordable housing business
By Sharon Harrison “At some point, we need to ask ourselves the question: if we are not getting affordable housing built, should the municipality be in the business of affordable housing?” asked councillor Bill Roberts at council. He raised the question at last week’s meeting as council was about to approve the report of […]
Orange alert for blizzard conditions ended
JAN 20: The “orange” alert for blizzard conditions ended early Tuesday morning and for now, the sun is out. Environment Canada now calls for flurries with a risk of snow squalls and local blowing snow – amounting to 5 to 10 cm. Wind gusting to 60 km/h. Wind chill is -17 this morning and to […]
Square Foot Art Show + Sale
The South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) invites the public to its first-ever Square Foot Art Show + Sale, taking place at Arts on Main Gallery on Main Street in Picton from Jan. 23 to Feb. 18. The Backroom Gallery will feature a diverse collection of square-foot artworks by artists and photographers inspired by SSJI’s work […]
