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Parks and recreation future: ‘you can’t do everything for everyone’
By Sharon Harrison While a full, detailed report containing recommendations through a multi-phased approach is still a few months away, an outline of the County’s parks and recreation master plan was presented to council Tuesday evening. In his presentation, Jonathan Hack, a director with consulting firm Sierra Planning and Management, outlined the project overview, provided […]
County joins municipalities seeking changes to coming ‘ineligible’ Blue Box pickups – including business
Prince Edward County is supporting several municipalities asking the province to amend coming changes to Blue Box pickups for “ineligible” sources including small business, commercial, industrial and institution properties. Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer suspects the exclusions are “a mistake” and sought support for a motion by the municipality of Chatham Kent at Tuesday’s council meeting calling […]
Missing teen located safely
UPDATE: The Prince Edward OPP is thanking the public for its efforts in helping to locate a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in Rossmore. Police said the teen was located safely on Tuesday night and thanked everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided information that aided in the search. * * * […]
County resident dies following off-road vehicle incident
A 65-year-old Prince Edward County resident was pronounced deceased following an off-road vehicle incident. Central Hastings OPP and first responders were called to a trail, north of Cleveland Road in Tudor and Cashel Township April 7, shortly before 3:30 p.m. A side-by-side off-road vehicle had left the trail and had rolled over in deep water. […]
Total eclipse delights despite some interference from clouds
Perfect viewings of Monday afternoon’s total eclipse were marred in part by cloud obscuring the moments of totality, but the mid-day darkness, and stillness, followed by the quick return of light were a highlight for many who took in the rare occurrence. Thousands of visitors and residents poured into Prince Edward County to witness the […]
Tune in at 1:45 p.m. to see solar eclipse live-stream – overlooking PEC
Tune in at 1:45 p.m. to watch the 2024 eclipse, live from Meyers Pier, overlooking the Bay of Quinte in Belleville. See multi-camera video coverage of the event with and a panoramic view as darkness descends on the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County, from a camera mounted on the 35’ mast on the […]
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 […]
Driver pronounced deceased; cruiser struck during investigation
A 71-year-old was pronouced deceased following a single vehicle incident in Picton Monday. Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate the incident on Main, near Paul Street, April 1 shortly before 3 p.m. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the […]
County ready to open Leeward House for transitional housing
The County is preparing to welcome nine residents to the new Leeward House transitional housing facility later this month. During a ribbon cutting April 2, Mayor Steve Ferguson said the home “marks a significant move forward for the municipality and its residents. “This welcoming environment will ensure a safe and supportive space for people experiencing […]
County Arts celebrates mentorship program success
The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) celebrated the success of its first mentorship program with a discussion and exhibition event which gave attendees a glimpse into the mentorship pairs’ activities, challenges and successes. The mentorship journeys were completed during 25 hours of activities over the past four months through a program funded by […]
