Author Archive for Administrator
Library volunteers are top shelf; and more author events
Every spring, Volunteer Canada recognizes National Volunteer Week – this year from April 27 to May 3. Many dedicated individuals help enhance the offerings at the County’s libraries, and we’re so grateful for their assistance. A longstanding group of library volunteers includes the many individuals who provide home delivery of library materials to people who […]
Children ‘egg-cited’ about a good old-fashioned egg hunt
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The smiles were big, the sun was shining, the eggs aplenty, and the air felt giddy with excitement as a plan was hatched for the many families who came out for the egg-streme sport of egg hunting. There was a lot of scrambling happening this Easter Sunday (postponed from Saturday […]
County Reads best book debate opens Authors Festival
(UPDATE: 2025 WINNER: RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE BY LESLEY CREWE – PRESENTED BY STACEY MICHENER) Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While residents clean up from a weekend of freezing rain, hope for spring to arrive intensifies with the arrival of April on Tuesday, and soon, spring flowers, April showers, and also the County […]
Proposed resort development near Consecon to bring 134 hotel units
By Sharon Harrison Thirty-two hotel buildings and six multi-unit villas (for a total of 38 accommodation buildings) are proposed to bring about 134 bedrooms to a new commercial resort development on a 57-hectare property bordering a length of Loyalist Parkway, near Consecon, Along with the accommodation villas, the proposed development, Redtail East Hotel and […]
Council and CAO Wallace agree to end contract
Mayor Steve Ferguson announced today that County council and CAO Marcia Wallace have mutually agreed to end her contract. As a result, Ms. Wallace has resigned from the County of Prince Edward, effective April 30. The CAO role is the highest administrative position within the municipal structure and provides administrative oversight to the corporation. “We […]
Department to illuminate art, nature and community in Delhi Park
This summer The Department of Illumination group is transforming Picton’s largest green space into a hub of creativity and community connection. From May 17 through August, its new mobile art studio will be at the 31-acre park as the organization embarks on an artistic residency. Nestled between two ridges, bordered by cemeteries and split by […]
Newest potential measles exposure sites include hospital in Picton April 11
APRIL 15: The South East Health Unit (SEHU) is advising residents of more potential measles exposure at several sites, related to a new single positive case of measles. This round of locations includes Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, on April 11, between noon and 3:30 p.m. If you attended the hospital, or the following locations […]
Advance polls for federal election open all weekend
The federal election day is Monday, April 28. Advance voting takes place this weekend from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street East, Picton on: Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21 People can also vote at the local Elections Canada, (until […]
Library Authors Festival celebrates the established, and the up and coming April 25-26
The County Library Authors Festival is an annual April tradition that celebrates both established, and up and coming Canadian authors. This year’s series, which returns April 24-26, is packed with interesting authors, each with a unique perspective and across a number of genres. The organizing committee aims for a balance between well-known authors and publishers […]
Question on structure of council to be on 2026 election ballot
By Sharon Harrison Council heard details of the steps required for adding a question to the ballot for next year’s municipal election as it pertains to the governance structure of council (size of council, ward boundaries, etc.). While council received the report from the corporate and legislative services department for information purposes only, during Thursday’s […]
