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Pirates work overtime to pacify Panthers
Story and photos by Jason Parks It took drama, overtime and plenty of offence, but the Picton Pirates kept their winning streak alive in Port Hope on Monday night. The club’s 6-5 win against the Panthers made it four victories in as many tries and pushed Picton’s record over the .500 mark for the first […]
U13 Kings capture hometown tourney title
For the first time in more than a decade, the Kings can finally lay claim to a milking crown. The Terra Vista Landscaping Kings came out the better against the visiting West Carleton Crusaders 3-1 in the U13 Division Finals on Sunday afternoon. Since the Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association teamed up with […]
Ernie Margetson wins mayor’s seat; voter turn out over 50% but ballot question fails
OFFICIAL UPDATE: The County’s Municipal Clerk/Returning officer has certified the results of the 2026 municipal election. Numbers changed slightly: There were 13,383 of 26,723 eligible electors – or 50.08% of the total electorate – who cast their ballots in this year’s municipal election. In 2022, 11,262 of 23,935 eligible electors – or 47.05% of the […]
Municipal election day is Monday, Oct. 26
Voting continues online, and in-person on Election Day Monday, Oct. 26, from 10am – 8pm If you are on the voters list, you will have received a voting card in the mail with a personalized PIN, which will allow you to vote in person, or online. If you have not registered, or did not receive […]
Section of Fry Road closed for culvert replacements
Fry Road, near the intersection of County Road 5 is to be closed for approximately three weeks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27 (rescheduled). The closure is required for the replacement of three large culverts near the intersection. The municipality anticipates the work will take three weeks to complete and the road will be closed for the […]
County data just a click away with launch of new portal
The County of Prince Edward has launched its new Open Data Portal, providing public access to selected geographic information maintained by the municipality. “We are excited to offer a centralized resource where users can discover, explore, and download approved datasets,” said Grant Hopkins, Geographic Information System (GIS) Supervisor. The portal currently includes information related to: […]
Pirates show life with wins over Napanee, Port Hope
Story and photos by Jason Parks The Picton Pirates put in a quiet and determined practice on Tuesday evening. Not much needed to be said after the Napanee Raiders skated into town last Saturday and ruined Picton’s Thanksgiving weekend with an 11-2 drubbing. And, if Picton (4-5-2) needed any impetus in redeeming themselves, the Provincial […]
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer – make a difference
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is recruiting new volunteers.Openings are available in the Second Time Around Shop, as well as at the hospital.If you would like more information please send your contact information to:volunteer@pecmhaux.ca Volunteers can participate for as little as one hour per week. For example, volunteers assist the patients with the […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products to protect your home, cottage, rental, farm or commercial business. Call your local agents, Shelly Rees, Kelly Reynolds, and Hope Dyer, to custom design a solution for you. Local office hours are: Monday – Friday 8:30 am to 4:30pm Policy Service Department: 613-476-4719 […]
Two Austins power goals for Prince Edward County Kings
This weekend marks the return of the 15th annual Milk Up Prince Edward County Kings hockey tournament in Picton, Wellington and Deseronto. The tournament kicks off with games Friday morning. Upward of 40 teams in five age brackets from as far away as Parry Sound, Ottawa and Collingwood will be in Prince Edward County to […]
