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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 […]
Everybody invited to celebrate 29 years of Random Acts of Kindness
The 29th annual Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week March 3– 9 seeks to promote positive energy to counteract negative effects of senseless violence in society, during a week of self-guided acts. “I am pleased to report that our 29th annual Kindness Week anniversary will be a welcome change from this long, cold […]
Community gets virtual glimpse at County’s new hospital
By Sharon Harrison The County’s new build will be the first all mass timber acute care hospital in North America, and architect Jason-Emery Groen was excited to tell the community about the unique project, and its many special features. The update also spoke to construction activities and highlighted key milestones of the $153.8 million […]
100 People Who Care support Wellington Storehouse Foodbank
100 People Who Care Prince Edward County supported the Wellington and District Storehouse Foodbank in this quarter’s giving. The group is based on the simple concept of bringing together a group of 100+ people who commit to meet four times per year, contribute $100 at each meeting, and make a huge impact on a local […]
Seedy Saturday plants anticipation for spring’s arrival
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the sharing of seeds is at the heart of Seedy Saturday PEC, the annual event is also about the gathering of community, on what has so far been a snowy, wintry winter keeping many indoors hibernating, and dreaming of all things green and growing. And while spring still […]
