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Hydro One denies appeal to save 300+ year old trees; now up to County
Neighbours, Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and South Shore Joint Initiative members have appealed unsuccessfully to Hydro One and to the Hydro One Ombudsman to save 300-400 year-old trees on County Road 13. “We are hoping that an appeal to the PEC Operational Services department will result in a last-minute reprieve for the trees,” said […]
Water/wastewater path forward stalls with failed vote
By Sharon Harrison A consultant’s strategy for the County saying it needs $255 million over the next 10 years to build new water treatment facilities and associated infrastructure was not accepted, and approval for staff to explore options also failed in a tie vote during Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. The issue goes to […]
Municipal support for proposed South Shore dark sky preserve
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County’s proposed Dark Sky Preserve took a step further in its development at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, with council voting to approve exploration of municipal support options. Staff will work with the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) to establish a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of the […]
Huge community cast brings magic to Delhi Park Pageant
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The spirit of Delhi Park was brought to life through story and song as a large-scale community spectacle wove together art, music and performances to create a stunning, immersive celebration of the Picton park’s past, present and future. Whether it’s singing frogs, barking dogs (a few real dogs joined […]
Hwy 62/Cty Rd 1 roundabout construction to begin next spring
By Sharon Harrison The long-awaited fix to improve the intersection where Highway 62 meets County Road 1 (Schoharie Road), just north of Bloomfield, is expected with construction of a new roundabout to begin in spring 2027 – with a current estimate for completion at 120 days. The intersection has seen many vehicular accidents in recent […]
PEC official: 3 candidates for mayor; 29 for councillors; 3 acclaimed
Three candidates for mayor and 29 candidates for 13 councillor positions have filed intention to run in the Oct. 26 municipal election. The filing of nominations papers closed Friday, Aug. 21 at 2 p.m. Following a review by the clerk, an official list of candidates and acclamations will soon be announced. (UPDATE: Clerk and Chief […]
Base31’s Hilltop housing to begin construction this year, first with apartments
By Sharon Harrison Residential construction is to begin this year for Base 31’s Hilltop development at the corner of Kingsley Road and County Road 22. The area is formerly known as Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport, ‘The Heights’ and home of the Royal Airforce’s No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School. This is part of […]
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 […]
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 […]
