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FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact Program to support new clubhouse for PEC soccer
While the FIFA World Cup matches will be played on big stadium pitches, Prince Edward County is has scored an investment from Airbnb’s Host City Impact Program to upgrade soccer infrastructure and programming. Airbnb announced it will provide $150,000 to support a new clubhouse for the Prince Edward County Soccer Association (PECSA) through its FIFA […]
Hospital Auxiliary puts heart into fundraising for new echocardiogram unit
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is celebrating the extraordinary efforts of the PECMH Auxiliary, whose volunteers have raised $145,000 toward a new echocardiography ultrasound machine for the hospital. An echocardiogram, or “echo,” is a non-invasive ultrasound of the heart used to diagnose and monitor cardiac conditions. At PECMH, echocardiography services are currently […]
County Road 49 tender awarded, construction to begin
By Sharon Harrison The tender for the major structural rehabilitation (re-construction) of County Road 49 was approved at Tuesday’s council meeting, with work expected to begin immediately. R.W. Tomlinson Ltd. was the successful lowest bidder at $18,679,000 (plus taxes) – out of five bids received ranging from $18.7 million to $21.7 million – with staff […]
Picton Terminals not quarrying, so no licence needed: Ministry
By Sharon Harrison It was confirmed at Tuesday’s council meeting that the activities at Picton Terminals are not considered quarrying, and therefore do not require a licence, stated Sarah Viau, the County’s municipal lawyer and Director of Corporate and Legislative Services. “The correspondence between the County and the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) confirms the […]
Students celebrate Words Matter Day: ‘Say it Forward’
What happens when 15,000+ students and 2,000+ staff celebrate a common event? They create a powerful wave of positive change. On May 20 classrooms and offices throughout Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board (HPEDSB) were united in celebrating Words Matter Day, a highlight of the year-long campaign to foster safer, more respectful and inclusive […]
Proposed 2.1% water rates ‘transitional’ increase for 2027
UPDATE: Council adopted a one-year Water and Wastewater Rates By-law for the 2027 year. Council directed staff to undertake a Water and Wastewater Rate Study, bylaw review and administrative edits, and Development Charges Background Study in 2027. By Sharon Harrison The Water and Wastewater Rates Committee is proposinga one-year interim water and wastewater rate increase […]
$20 million for Wellington wastewater: MP Malette
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Wellington will be getting a $20,608,230 investment for its extended aeration wastewater treatment plant. Once complete, it will increase its current capacity to support an additional 6,000 residents (currently it serves just over 2,100 people). An estimated timeline of when the project will start (and finish) is not yet […]
Heated discussion over pay; council rejects review report
By Sharon Harrison A report providing results of a council compensation review and policy update, specifically a council remuneration review, was not well received by council at last week’s committee of the whole meeting. Numerous councillors voiced opinion on the topic, and while some expressed concern that councillor salaries should be increased, a few did […]
Dismissed: Municipal election ballot question appeal
By Sharon Harrison Elections Ontario has dismissed an appeal made by Julia Swedak regarding adding a ballot question to the County’s 2026 municipal election, as it pertains to having a third-party review of council size and related ward boundaries. A hearing for the appeal took place in council chambers at Shire Hall May 6 with […]
Council welcomes new fire chief; new roof for Crystal Palace among council business
By Sharon Harrison The regular council meeting held Tuesday evening had a long and varied agenda of miscellaneous items, but it began on a joyful note that included a ceremony outside Shire Hall just prior to the meeting, and inside. Mayor Steve Ferguson said the ceremony is one that used to take place in Prince […]
