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Voters choose Liberal Chris Malette as Bay of Quinte’s new MP
Bay of Quinte riding voters have chosen Liberal candidate Chris Malette to represent them in Ottawa in a minority government lead by Mark Carney. Malette took the lead in the Bay of Quinte riding as soon as the first polls reported, and kept his lead – albeit close at times – over Conservative candidate Ryan […]
Discussions begin on managing County assets – starting with roads
By Sharon Harrison Working sessions with council and staff have begun a process of in-depth discussions on the extensive topic of how the municipality’s assets (roads, bridges, buildings, equipment, facilities, vehicle fleets -including fire department, and parks and recreation facilities) are managed. Essentially, an Asset Management Plan (AMP) allows the municipality to plan for […]
Quinte Conservation pauses parking fees Sunday
In honour of Earth Week, and to celebrate the warmer weather and longer days, Quinte Conservation is pausing the parking fee requirement at its conservation areas Sunday, April 27. “Sunday is the perfect opportunity for residents to step into nature and discover the many incredible things that are available at our areas,” said Tammy Smith, […]
Resolution of non-confidence in mayor fails in tie vote
A proposed resolution of non-confidence in the mayor, which grew to include a myriad of municipal concerns, died in a tie vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Wellington councillor Corey Engelsdorfer announced the resolution intention earlier, hinging it on resident anger about disruptions, frustrations, hardships, lack of communication and anger over the work to install […]
USA relations, shipping, housing and Cty Rd 49 among debate topics
By Sharon Harrison With the federal election just one week away, and with many already casting a vote in the long weekend’s advance polls, the 2025 all-candidates federal election debate took place at the Regent Theatre in Picton on Easter Monday evening. While it was the only debate to be held in the County during […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Firsthand insight into senior’s services for better health and wellness
In December 2024, Ameliasburgh resident Judith Zelmanovits sustained a leg fracture while travelling in Mexico. Shortly after returning home, her husband George became ill, requiring surgery. “I knew that we needed help to continue living at home independently, and my first call was to Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors to arrange Meals on Wheels,” […]
