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County seeks $18.3M from provincial fund for water infrastructure
The County has applied for $18.3 million from the provincial government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) to support the construction of a regional water plant and a new raw water intake in Wellington. The Ontario government last month boasted it is investing more than $1.8 billion in housing-enabling infrastructure funding to help build at least […]
Earth Day a good day to sign up for Millennium Trail celebration
The PEC Trails Committee invites volunteers, ambassadors, donors, advocates and supporters to a “long over-due” celebration of the revitalization of the Millennium Trail. It was February 2017 when the Trails Committee and the municipality announced plans to upgrade 46km of the linear park and natural corridor for native plants, trees and a variety of wildlife. […]
Up to 325 homes set to bloom for Tulip Estates sub-division
By Sharon Harrison A proposed residential development application for Picton, in the works since 2019 having undergone five revisions, received approval at Wednesday evening’s planning and development committee meeting for draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment. Plans for the Tulip Estates development, located at 12697 Loyalist Parkway, include a sub-division by Belleville-based Hilden […]
Police report weapon at a school was a toy
Prince Edward County OPP reported on the social media platform X they responded to a local school today following a report of a weapon on the property. “Individuals were located and spoken to and found to have a toy. There is no concern for public safety,” the report stated. “The OPP is aware of rumours […]
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the Prince Edward County Public Library branches. Visit any branch to register your newborn/infant/toddler and receive a welcome package. The concept is simple. Read a book, any book to your child/children and record it on a tracking sheet, provided by the […]
Water levels remain below typical spring-time conditions
Quinte Conservation reports water levels across its watershed are at or nearing their high point for the season, but remain below typical spring-time conditions. “Larger lakes are approaching their normal summer levels but are not expected to reach their flood stage,” said Christine Phillibert, Quinte Conservation’s Water Resources Manager, in a statement. “Smaller unmanaged lakes […]
Fawcettville sub-division would bring 85 homes to Picton’s fringe
By Sharon Harrison Eighty-five new residential homes are proposed for Picton’s Fawcett Avenue, west of County Road 49, to include a mix of 31 single detached dwellings and 54 townhouses – but they are not expected to be “affordable”. “The short answer is, no affordable housing is proposed, and I don’t have an idea now […]
Explore Point Petre Woods – May 4, 2024
Join the South Shore Joint Initiative members to explore Point Petre woods Saturday, May 4. Point Petre woods is a wonderful showcase of ephemeral wildflowers in the spring. Of note is the Carolinian species Twin Leaf. Hepatica, Dutchman’s’ Breeches and Meadowrue are only some of the other beautiful blooming species to see and photograph. Since […]
Five residents defend favourite books at County Reads
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Five County residents will defend the Canadian book titles they believe should be declared the must read of 2024 when they go before public judges at next month’s County Reads Debate. The Prince Edward County Library hosts the County Reads Debate, which kicks-off and forms part of the equally […]
Expect increased pressure as new water tower is connected in Wellington
Better water pressure is on the way for all customers connected to the Wellington drinking water system (including the private system at Wellington on the Lake). Expected to begin April 29, the increase of the water pressure will take place over two weeks as a result of connecting the new water tower on Belleville Street […]
