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Snow squalls, blizzard conditions expect into Tuesday
Snow squalls are expected to continue this afternoon and into the evening with blizzard conditions rated at the “orange” level with near zero visibility at times. Wind gusts to 80 km/h are swirling snow as the temperature remains at about -6 with a wind chill near -17. Local snowfall amount expected to be 15 to […]
Councillor questions if County should be in the affordable housing business
By Sharon Harrison “At some point, we need to ask ourselves the question: if we are not getting affordable housing built, should the municipality be in the business of affordable housing?” asked councillor Bill Roberts at council. He raised the question at last week’s meeting as council was about to approve the report of […]
Many Happy Returns supports seniors as new centre’s campaign continues
Max Mee, of Many Happy Returns, presented $500 in support of the new County Senior’s Centre in Picton. Prince Edward Community Care for Seniors president Peter Landry and executive director Debbie MacDonald Moynes were pleased to receive the donation. “We are extremely grateful for this $500 donation and we appreciate Max and Many Happy Returns […]
Council approved compromise to avoid surprise budget increase
Mayor Steve Ferguson made a show of officially signing the 2026 budget Tuesday night after council and staff worked to balance a surprise 11 per cent increase on the province’s OPP budget – amounting to about $390,000 – after council had settled on the increase in December. The proposed 2026 budget funded by municipal taxes […]
Priority recommendations in cultural heritage master plan final report
By Sharon Harrison The final report of the County’s Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP) provides high, medium and low priorities for existing and future built and cultural heritage. The plan was posted on the County’s website earlier this month and is open for public review. Residents can also provide input through the County’s Have Your […]
Poppy fund supports hospital equipment purchase
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation received $10,000 from the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy Fund, in support of its campaign to replace the hospital’s aging digital mammography machine. The new machine will cost $1M, of which $646K has been raised to date. The equipment provides clearer imaging, faster results, lower radiation […]
Enbridge Gas donation supports firefighter training
Enbridge Gas is helping Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue purchase firefighting training materials, through a program with the Fire Marshal’s Public Fire Safety Council, in the communities where Enbridge operates. “Safety is at the heart of everything we do at Enbridge Gas–it’s one of our core values we live by,” said Mike Cooney, Supervisor […]
Freezing rain causes havoc on County roads, sidewalks
UPDATE: Some garbage, green bins, and recycling will not be collected in some rural areas Wednesday, Jan. 7 due to delays caused by inclement weather. Environmental E360 Solutions Ltd. will continue collection until 6 p.m. If not collected it should be put back out on your next scheduled collection day. If your garbage is not […]
Mayor’s levee with family fun day marks the new year
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison An annual invitation to the residents of Prince Edward County to mark the new year unfolded Sunday afternoon at the Prince Edward Community Centre. Highlighting a number of accomplishments and providing an update on several on-going projects, the mayor spoke to road reconstruction and rehabilitation (including County Road 49, […]
Perfectly Preserved ‘beets’ its record — again
Proving that records are made to be broken, the County’s Perfectly Preserved group announced its biggest year yet, with a $35,000 donation made toward the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s purchase of a new echocardiogram for the hospital. Since its inception 13 years ago, the nine-woman group of volunteers has grown its efforts from […]
