Author Archive for Administrator
Many Happy Returns supports seniors as new centre’s campaign continues
Max Mee, of Many Happy Returns, presented $500 in support of the new County Senior’s Centre in Picton. Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors president Peter Landry and executive director Debbie MacDonald Moynes were pleased to receive the donation. “We are extremely grateful for this $500 donation and we appreciate Max and Many Happy Returns […]
Council at first meeting of 2026 approves budget, waste tender, cemetery transfer, waives noise bylaw fee
By Sharon Harrison The first meeting of the year for council Tuesday night – in the last year for this term of council – saw various items for consideration, including approval of the 2026 municipal budget , the curbside waste collection tender, a cemetery transfer and heritage designation. Summarized below are some of the highlights. […]
Start a fun, literacy-filled tradition with your child
Each year on Jan. 27, libraries and other literacy organizations celebrate Family Literacy Day with an organization called ABC Life Literacy Canada. As they explain, “taking time every day to read or do an activity with children is crucial to a child’s development, improving a child’s literacy skills dramatically, and can help a parent improve […]
Council approved compromise to avoid surprise budget increase
Mayor Steve Ferguson made a show of officially signing the 2026 budget Tuesday night after council and staff worked to balance a surprise 11 per cent increase on the province’s OPP budget – amounting to about $390,000 – after council had settled on the increase in December. The proposed 2026 budget funded by municipal taxes […]
Nation-wide recall for beef burgers due to possible E. coli
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued a nationwide recall of ‘no name’ beef burgers over possible E. coli contamination. The CFIA advises people not consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the 1.36 kg pack with UPC: 0 60383 37333 7 Code: BEST BEFORE 2026 MA 05 B13 BMP EST 112 The notice said […]
Priority recommendations in cultural heritage master plan final report
By Sharon Harrison The final report of the County’s Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP) provides high, medium and low priorities for existing and future built and cultural heritage. The plan was posted on the County’s website earlier this month and is open for public review. Residents can also provide input through the County’s Have Your […]
Poppy fund supports hospital equipment purchase
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation received $10,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy Fund, in support of its campaign to replace the hospital’s aging digital mammography machine. The new machine will cost $1M, of which $646K has been raised to date. The equipment provides clearer imaging, faster results, lower radiation […]
Glenora Ferry returns to regular 30-minute service hours
JAN. 9: The Glenora ferry has returned to regular 30-minute service 0600h to 0115h. In a statement, the MTO stated “We appreciate everyone’s understanding while we worked to resolve the operational issues and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.” Glenora ferry hours ends at 1800 until further notice JAN. 5: Until further notice, the […]
Enbridge Gas donation supports firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue purchase firefighting training materials, through a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, in the communities where Enbridge operates. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” said Mike Cooney, Supervisor […]
Freezing rain causes havoc on County roads, sidewalks
UPDATE: Some garbage, green bins, and recycling will not be collected in some rural areas Wednesday, Jan. 7 due to delays caused by inclement weather. Environmental E360 Solutions Ltd. will continue collection until 6 p.m. If not collected it should be put back out on your next scheduled collection day. If your garbage is not […]
