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Overnight road closure on McFarland Drive Aug. 20 – 21
The County of Prince Edward is advising residents that Hydro One will be completing infrastructure upgrades on McFarland Drive during the overnight hours on Thursday, Aug. 20. McFarland Drive will be closed from Picton Main Street to the Millennium Trail from 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 to 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Heavy […]
Library book clubs have something for everyone
We often remark that there’s something for everyone at the library, and as I’m working on our fall calendar of events now, it occurs to me that the library’s book clubs are a great example of the diversity of offerings. The Philosophy Reading Group truly “dives into the deep end.” The group meets weekly at […]
Queer elders speak in Quilted – the progression of rights through decades
“Eight hours a day. Twenty days. Nineteen new quilts. Eleven quilted banners. Two hundred quotes from interviews with Queer elders/seniors. A thousand visitors. So many thoughts and emotions flooding over me right now. I need some time to let this all sink in. But to all who supported and encouraged me as this project grew […]
11th Teeing Up Fore Health Care raises nearly $48,000
There’s no puttering around when it comes to teeing up funds for the County’s new hospital. The hospital foundation, in partnership with RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., announced the 11th annual Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic, held June 16 at the Picton Golf and Country Club, raised $47,727 in support of the Back the Build […]
Invasive plant treatments to begin
The County of Prince Edward, the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, and Quinte Conservation are letting residents know about upcoming treatment applications to control invasive European Common Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis). Treatments are expected to take place within municipal road allowances and on several municipal properties. This work it to take place from Monday, […]
North Marysburgh Hall water system install to begin
The County expects to begin installing a permanent water system at the North Marysburgh Hall (2699 County Road 8) on Monday, Aug. 17 and anticipates finishing the work by Thursday, Sept. 3. The playground equipment will be closed to the public during the work. Minor disruptions to the Town Hall and the courts are expected […]
Affordable housing summit ask is for government funding
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison An affordable housing summit held Monday saw various developers, Bay of Quinte MP Chris Malette and Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp come together, joined by members of the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation board and County staff, to talk about creating purpose-built affordable housing solutions in the […]
County Road 49 rubblization delayed due to visa issues
UPDATE AUG 11: Rubblization of County Road 49 has been delayed. Work visa issues have impacted the contractor’s ability to bring both the specialized equipment and operating crew into Canada. Despite the schedule change, the municipality states its contractor, R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., still plans to complete rubblization and the first two lifts of asphalt this […]
Glenora Ferry returns to 15-minute service
UPDATE AUG. 11: The ferry has returned to regular 15-minute service. The ferry expects to follow the seasonal schedule through Thanksgiving weekend with 15-minute service daily between 10:15 am and 7:45 pm. Outside of these hours, service remains every 30 minutes from 6 am and 1:15 am. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) stated Monday […]
