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Weekend’s wind gusts, blowing snow and cold continue
Flurries, blowing snow and snow squalls expected to continue today with wind gusts up to 70 km/h. The temperature remains near -3C but with the wind chill is near -13C. Flurries expected to end this evening with overnight temperature at -18. Wind gusts Saturday bring down wires, tree limbs and power UPDATE – As high […]
Perfectly Preserved cook up record-setting donation
If every jar makes a difference then 3,200 jars make a really big difference. Perfectly Preserved announces its biggest hospital donation to date with a $28,000 cheque presentation to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation Wednesday. The busy branch of the hospital auxiliary works year-round to make and sell jams, jellies, pickles, preserves and […]
Three new electric vehicle chargers now in service
Three new electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operational in parking lots at Bloomfield, Picton and Wellington. The County was one of seven communities to receive a Charged for Change grant for installation of Level 2 chargers delivered by Earth Day Canada, funded by Aviva Insurance. The County received $99,675. The new EV charges are […]
‘There’s more that unites us, than divides us’: Mayor’s New Year’s levee 2024
While Prince Edward County’s community spirit is worthy of celebration, Mayor Steve Ferguson noted it has also been tested over the past few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, economic challenges. “But I truly believe that there is more that unites us, than divides us,” he stated during his address to the public, […]
Meeting to update plan to improve Hwy 62 and Cty Road 1 intersection
A second Public Information Centre (PIC) will present updates and the evaluation of options to improve the Hwy. 62 and County Road 1 intersection during a drop-in style session Jan. 25 from 4-7 p.m. at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Ministry of Transportation consultants are expected to present the evaluation of the alternatives identified […]
Picton cement plant fined $190,000 related to 2021 gas explosion
Lehigh Cement Limited, now operating as Heidelberg Materials Canada Limited, has been convicted and fined in relation to a natural gas explosion that injured three people in 2021. Three workers were injured at the cement production facility at 1370 Hwy 49, Picton, while performing maintenance on a cement kiln – two were airlifted to a […]
Chance of sunshine, and flurries, as new year unfolds
As the holidays come to an end for many, mainly cloudy days continue with the chance of flurries and another chance of sunshine this week. The high Tuesday is expected to be 2 degrees C while Wednesday is forecast to be 3 degrees C and Thursday, -6C. A promised sunny Friday is expected to be […]
Sun forecast to return Saturday with cooler temperatures
Dogs and their people enjoyed walks at Sandbanks Provincial Park between bouts of rain this week. The grey and warmer weather continues Friday at about 5 degrees C but with more periods of rain. However, the sun is forecast to return Saturday, with a mix of cloud, though temperatures are expected to dip to a […]
Unboxing some fair weather fun at Delhi Dog Park
Dogs and their humans took advantage of sunshine and above seasonal temperatures on Boxing Day to enjoy some walking and running at the Delhi Dog Park in Picton. The temperature reached 7 degrees C on Boxing Day and though there are chances of showers forecast for the next few days, temperatures are expected to remain […]
