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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 […]
Mainly future zoning concerns for proposed 20-cottage West Lake resort
By Sharon Harrison Details of a year-round, high-quality tourist commercial establishment proposed for 1874 County Road 12 (designated a tourism corridor) at West Lake were outlined at Wednesday’s planning and development statutory committee meeting. West Lake Lodge Ltd., operating as Dunes Lookout Resort, has submitted an application (second submission) for a zoning bylaw amendment to […]
Riding residents honoured with King Charles Coronation medals
Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams awarded 20 area residents with King Charles Coronation medals. “Every one of today’s recipients has gone above and beyond,” said Williams. “Whether through public service, volunteerism, or leadership, they have demonstrated the very best of what it means to be Canadian. They have given their time, their energy, and […]
‘Snow’ much weather watching
People are watching today to see how Environment Canada’s winter storm warning will stack up in Prince Edward County. In the last storm, the County came out relatively unscathed. The warning includes Belleville, Quinte West and Northumberland County, as well as for most of Southern Ontario. Peak snowfall rates are to range between two to […]
Cold Creek sub-division conditionally approved, with more studies needed
By Sharon Harrison Council voted 8-6 in a recorded vote to finally approve the proposed 870-unit Port Picton Homes Cold Creek sub-division bordering Sandy Hook Road (County Road 1) which had been up for re-consideration. Councillors opposed to the application moving forward were: Chris Braney, Phil Prinzen, Sam Branderhorst, Roy Pennell, David Harrison and Corey […]
Cancellations among storm’s ice, wind and rain
(UPDATED) Cancellations and warnings are coming in as the region saw snow, ice pellets, wind gusts, and freezing rain overnight. Though the lower end of Prince Edward County escaped heavy snow, the region and surrounding area remain under a snowfall warning for Thursday morning, but a special weather statement remains as wind gusts, up to […]
Common platforms and goals shared at all candidates’ meeting
By Sharon Harrison Four candidates vying to be the Bay of Quinte MPP in the provincial election Feb. 27 presented themselves at the Wellington and District Community Centre Monday evening for an all candidates’ meeting. Hosted by the Wellington Community Association (WCA) PEC, the public meeting, (not intended to be debate), saw a full room […]
Approval recommended: Cold Creek sub-division goes before council Tuesday
By Sharon Harrison A controversial proposed 870-unit residential sub-division which has garnered extensive opposition from residents and community groups, as well as concern from professionals and experts, is being recommended for approval. Planning staff are recommending council approve the Port Picton Homes’ applications for draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment for the 35-hectare […]
Additional dwelling units, employment areas among Official Plan proposed updates
By Sharon Harrison A long list of proposed updates to the County’s official plan – some at the discretion of the municipality, and others provincially-driven – are largely to align with the 2024 provincial planning statement (PPS), the Ontario government’s policies on land use, updated in 2024 to focus on building more homes. Details include […]
County crews removing Main Street snow banks
County workers were busy removing snowbanks along Bloomfield Main Street Wednesday night. Wellington was also scheduled for Wednesday evening, while roadside snow removal was held in Picton overnight Tuesday. Getting around these downtown cores should remain relatively easy despite some snow forecast for Thursday and over the weekend. A wind chill of -20 is expected […]
