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Thousands remain without power; ice melting, branches falling
— Sharon Harrison photos — UPDATE MARCH 31 – More than 1,800 County residents are without power Monday morning. There are scattered outages across the County, and major outages are reported in Bloomfield, Hallowell and Cherry Valley, and the Fenwood Gardens area into Massassauga Point. Hydro One states crews have restored power to more than […]
Tourist season forecast is positivity with uncertainty
Councillors have endorsed the County’s 2025 Tourism Management Plan, including how the approved budget of $240,750 would be used in 2025. Julianne Snepsts, Programs Supervisor with Community Services, Programs and Initiatives, presented the Tourism Management Plan (TMP) and Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT) consultation report to Committee of the Whole, Thursday. It moves to council for […]
Sweeping support sees curlers rock it with $45,363 to back new hospital build
Representatives from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation were rocked this week, when the Prince Edward Curling Club members presented $45,363 to help Back the Build for the new hospital. The curling club swept together a mix of new and experienced curlers, 96 of which attended this third annual event held in February. […]
Council approves sale of former Queen Elizabeth school for housing, hub
By Sharon Harrison The re-development of the former Queen Elizabeth school property at 35 Barker Street, Picton took a step forward at a packed special council meeting held Monday evening at Shire Hall. In an 11-3 recorded vote (with councillors Nieman, Braney and Pennell opposed), council authorized the sale of the former school site, and […]
Community paramedics deliver food and information to seniors
The Eastern Ontario Community Paramedic Program (EOCPP) took part in delivering Meals on Wheels in Picton this week. Rob Woollard, Advanced Care Paramedic, and Matthew Montgomery, Loyalist College Paramedic student, delivered hot and nutritious meals and shared information on their programs and services with seniors. “The opportunity to deliver Meals on Wheels is helpful to […]
Two County residents among King Charles Coronation Medal recipients
Two Prince Edward County residents were among seven area residents presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp presented the medals Friday on behalf of the Governor General of Canada and Premier of Ontario. The Canadian government commissioned the medals in May 2023 leading up to King’s coronation to honor […]
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, […]
