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Watermain repair Tuesday on Elizabeth Street
The County’s Water and Wastewater Department plans to be repairing the watermain on Elizabeth Street between Mary and Picton Main, Tuesday, Feb. 3. Repairs are to begin at approximately 8 a.m., with an expected completion time of 6 p.m. Elizabeth Street will be reduced to one lane of traffic. Further traffic disruptions may be required, […]
Update on Wellington watermain and sewer installation
While installing the infrastructure along the trail between Consecon Street and just east of Wharf Street, groundwater infiltrated the work area, reports Mark Kerr, the County’s Communications and Consultation Supervisor. “The contractor is currently working to remove the water. Installation of the watermain and sanitary sewer will resume once site conditions allow,” he states. “The […]
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 […]
Roblin Lake camp proposal back on planning agenda after five years
By Sharon Harrison An application submitted by Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc. will come before council for consideration relating to a zoning bylaw amendment (first submission) at next Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. The meeting has been re-scheduled twice due to inclement weather and is now set for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Shire […]
Seniors invited to borrow fitness kits at the library
Staying fit just got easier for seniors in Prince Edward County. The Take the Gym Home: Seniors Fitness Kits are now available for borrowing at all branches of the Prince Edward County Public Library. The kits were developed by the New Horizons Seniors’ Advisory Group in collaboration with the County’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan. […]
South Shore art show fundraiser opens to vibrant crowd
Prince Edward County’s winter arts scene came to life this week as the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) welcomed a vibrant crowd to the opening of its first‑ever Square Foot Art Show & Sale at Arts on Main in Picton. Running until Feb. 18, the exhibition features an inspiring collection of 12” x 12” works […]
Many Oscar favourites started out as books; and some books were based on films
Film buffs were anxiously waiting for the announcements about the nominees for the Academy Awards – better known as the Oscars – this week. As is often the case with award-winning films, many started out as books, which are available at the library. Hamnet, for example, was nominated in a number of categories including original […]
Prince Edward County in a snow globe Tuesday; recycling and snow removal delayed
UPDATE: As beautiful as it was covering trees and landscapes, the snow fall Tuesday was relentless, caused delays, closures, accidents and cancellations – but overall was still just a glimmer of the oft-recalled blizzard of ’77 that shut the County down for some time. Environment Canada had issued a snow squall warning for the County […]
There’s ‘s’no’ time like blizzard time to build an igloo
This weekend’s extreme cold and snow were just what Anna-Mae and Jhett Wikkerink needed – along with a little help from mom and dad – to create a colourful igloo at their home in Picton. Saturday’s temperature at around -17 (-23 with wind chill) was perfect for them to quickly freeze water in aluminum pans. […]
Jeff MacKinnon officially new PEC OPP detachment commander
Prince Edward OPP’s interim detachment commander has been confirmed in the position on a permanent basis. The detachment announced today Staff Sergeant Jeff MacKinnon’s role, following the retirement of John Hatch, who held the position for about a decade. MacKinnon has served as interim commander since May 2025. “It is a privilege and an honour […]
