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Official plan amendments to align with updated provincial planning statement
By Sharon Harrison Changes to Prince Edward County’s official plan to align with Ontario government policy were approved by council Wednesday at the planning and development committee meeting. Intended as a general amendment, in short, the necessary changes will affect all properties in the municipality, to include various updates, such as permitting more additional dwelling […]
Geese enjoy spring freshet at West Lake farm field
The Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario flood status is rated as “normal” by Quinte Conservation, as sunshine and warmer temperatures make the last bit of snow melt away. This year, the first day of astronomical spring (spring equinox) is Thursday, March 20. Quinte Conservation did issue a “water safety” statement on the weekend as […]
County evaluates pits and quarries, council approves recommendations
By Sharon Harrison An evaluation of the County’s pits and quarries, undertaken by the operational services department, was shared with council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, along with staff recommendations, all of which were approved by council. Staff’s recommendation is to end aggregate licensing for the Sophiasburgh quarry and two pits (Crowe and […]
Municipal work-site properties evaluated for rehabilitation, expansion or sale
By Sharon Harrison A staff report presented to council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, outlined numerous recommendations for maximizing the use of municipal properties as a cost-saving measure, especially as it relates to creating opportunities to better accommodate County staff. The proposed staff accommodation plan, from the recreation and community facilities department, […]
Road will not be extended through residents’ homes and properties
Residents of Ridge Road and County Roads 10 and 1 waited just over two months to get assurance there will not be a road built through their homes and properties. Council declared Tuesday night that a vision for an extension of County Road 22 from the base of the road to the heights would be […]
Past a cold Wednesday, is more sun and a double digit temperature weekend
March Break has brought plenty of sunshine so far this week, bringing people and pups out to enjoys walking along the road, beach and through the forest trail at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Above normal temperatures have been full of sunshine so far, with Wednesday being the only day forecast for cooler, more seasonal temperatures (high […]
Noise concerns over event venue proposal at Cherry Valley
By Sharon Harrison Five motel suites, nine glamping tent accommodations and a three-bedroom cottage are proposed for a waterfront property located at 4 County Road 18 and 89 Sandy Lane in Cherry Valley designated tourist corridor. The proposed re-development includes the construction of a new event venue building for up to 100 people for the […]
“Spring Forward”
Roll your clocks forward one hour at bedtime tonight as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. “Spring Forward” weekend is also a good time to remember to check, clean and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Clean smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with a vacuum or compressed air; replace batteries, and […]
Revised plans for children’s camp development on natural core land approved
By Sharon Harrison The development of a year-round children’s camp for up to 531 guests proposed on a 32.8-hectare property situated on the north-eastern shore of West Lake (with 700-metres of shoreline frontage) received approval by council members, on the recommendation of planning staff, at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. A revised re-zoning recommended […]
Expect nuisance flooding with forecast heavy rainfall and snow melt
Environment Canada predicts more than 25mm of rainfall is possible in Prince Edward County overnight Tuesday through Wednesday and along with a warm 8 degrees C, and runoff from snowmelt, nuisance flooding can be expected. A special weather statement was issued Tuesday as the frozen ground is not as able to absorb expected rainfall Tuesday […]
