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Loyalist to honour Catharine Huff with Outstanding Alumni Award
Prince Edward County business leader and philanthropist Catharine Huff has been named by Loyalist College as its 2026 recipient of the Hugh P. O’Neil Outstanding Alumni Award in recognition of her outstanding contributions to industry and community. She is to receive the award at the college’s 59th annual convocation ceremonies, taking place June 9 – […]
Criticism over proposed fines and who can use the Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The Millennium Trail took up a lot of discussion time at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting as it considered the contents of a report regarding a bylaw update for the trail. The report by the operational services department wasn’t well received by most council members, especially when it came to a […]
County’s mayor will not seek third term; ‘changes significant’
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson announced today he will not be running in October’s municipal election. Ferguson has completed two four-year terms as mayor, where he was first elected in 2018, and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, he was councillor for South Marysburgh ward from 2014-2018. “This decision has certainly […]
Hare-larious family fun at egg-ceptional Easter hunt
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The Easter bunny was a busy bunny this weekend juggling lots of chocolate eggs in areas all over the County all while hoping to stay dry. But the skill of juggling raindrops wasn’t needed as he brought a little sunshine to Picton, albeit with a biting cold wind. […]
Macaulay Village initiative designated a project of community interest
By Sharon Harrison Whole-heartedly behind the Department of Illumination’s vision to bring a small community centre to Macaulay Village Park -also known locally as the Heights – council designated it a project of community interest. Many around the horseshoe not only praised the idea, but also its proposed execution. The designation allows the Department of […]
County to operate Picton Harbour marina for new owner
By Sharon Harrison The terms of a proposed draft lease agreement for an area of Picton Harbour known as Water Lot 1, was approved by council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. The agreement with the new owner, Casa Dea Finance Limited, is expected to be enacted at the April 7 council meeting, along […]
Disraeli housing to be ready this year; Niles project a few years away
By Sharon Harrison An update from the Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC) on the status of its long-stalled few projects was received by council this week. The update was promised at the January council meeting (see that story below) to deliver some good news and councillor Phil St-Jean, chair of the corporation, accompanied […]
County addressing concerns over roof replacement at historic Macaulay museum
UPDATE: Museum closure extended into April The Macaulay Heritage Park Museum will remain closed for roofing work and repairs until Wednesday, April 15. It was originally scheduled to reopen Wednesday, April 1 but the roofing work is dependent on weather conditions. Concerns about construction at Macaulay Heritage Park Museum are being addressed as the museum, […]
Chilly polar plunge raises community fun and funds
Community members plunging into the chilly water at Wellington raised funds for two organizations. Brandon and Hailey Pounder, co-owners of Pounder’s Pub & Patio, hosted the first Pounder Polar Plunge on Feb. 1 at their Wellington location with participation from community members, local hockey teams including the Wellington Dukes and County Royals, and spectators for […]
Province takes on funding to fix County Road 49
By Sharon Harrison County Road 49 is going to be fixed, the provincial government will pay for it, and work is to begin imminently. That was the long-awaited good news that came Thursday morning from a formal announcement by Hastings–Lennox and Addington MPP Ric Bresee who is the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Transportation […]
