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Bloomfield library celebrates 101 years of community
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “For over a century now, this small but mighty library has been a cornerstone of our community, and I know with everyone’s hard work, that is going to continue for a very long time,” said councillor Phil St-Jean, at the Bloomfield-Hallowell Public Library’s 101st birthday party celebration Friday afternoon. […]
Future of County’s water services outlined in regional master plan
Ahead of the Aug. 27 council meeting which includes the tender of the water treatment plant in Wellington, the County has shared its overall plan to deliver water to residents across the County. The County’s Regional Water Supply Servicing Master Plan, notice of completion was issued last week, and identifies needs and infrastructure for Picton, […]
Frum talks next stages in the Trumpocalypse and how it may affect Canada
(UPDATE: Donald Trump cleared the 270 electoral votes needed to become the 47th president of the United States on Nov. 5, 2024. It is being called an extraordinary comeback by a former president (2017-2020) who refused to accept defeat in 2020 and sparked a violent insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. He is the first person […]
Mobile live training unit focus on firefighter skills and teamwork
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue hosted neighbouring firefighters from Tyendinaga Township, Mohawk Fire, Tweed and Stirling Fire for training on one of two of the province’s state-of-the-art Mobile Live Training Units parked next door to Station 1 in Picton – on the spot that is quickly developing as the new firefighter training centre for […]
Todd Smith resigns MPP Bay of Quinte seat – effective immediately
UPDATE: Smith has joined Candu Energy Inc., as a vice-president for the nuclear-reactor builder. He is responsible for marketing and business development, overseeing international relations with partners and customers. The news release stated that prior to his hiring, Smith consulted the Office of the Integrity Commissioner of Ontario to ensure compliance following his resignation. AUG. […]
Overwhelming concern over Wellington water project
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Municipal law lawyer Andrew Biggart told his clients and other members of the public he felt the municipality is “astonishingly reckless… to be putting itself on the hook for a quarter billion dollars of development when the developer should be the one paying for it in the first place.” […]
Picton library expansion ‘dream come true’ celebrates Bake family
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a joyful celebration Saturday amongst a bustling downtown Picton Main Street as friends and supporters of the Picton Branch Library gathered for the official expansion opening – offering some fine words, acknowledgements, a surprise or two and a special nomination. “The dream became a reality,” said […]
County to explore five expressions of interest for former Queen Elizabeth school
By Sharon Harrison At a special committee of the whole meeting Wednesday evening, council learned more details about Queen Elizabeth School re-development partnership expressions of interest and recommended next steps. Five expressions of interest were received by the County during the one-month process (June 21-July 19), from New View Holdings, Sterling Group, Port Picton Homes/Cleave […]
Cold Creek development at Sandy Hook proposes 904 dwellings
By Sharon Harrison Stacked townhomes with underground parking lots are being called the answer to bring affordable housing through density. Another extensive residential sub-division, this with 904 dwellings, is being proposed off Sandy Hook Road. “We need to grow. We need more people. The only way we get to affordability that everybody is so concerned […]
More than a decade in the making, ground is broken for County’s new hospital
Story and photos by Sue Capon Ceremonial sod has been turned to launch the building of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. The ground-breaking ceremony, held Thursday afternoon behind the current hospital in Picton, was attended by about 100 guests including Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, representing local dignitaries, Quinte Health staff, and […]
