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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 […]
‘Good news’: Community raises a half million at Jim Cuddy night for County’s hospital
An Evening with Jim Cuddy, last week saw a sold-out crowd of 200 guests net $577,000 in support of a new mammography machine for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). The highlight of the evening was a powerful “Fund-a-Cause” cash auction, where 42 donors pledged outright gifts that were matched dollar for dollar up […]
‘Tremendous amount of progress’ despite challenges for County’s new hospital
By Sharon Harrison “When I stand inside the walls of the new hospital and I look around, I think the word that comes to mind is wonder,” shared Stacey Daub, president and CEO of Quinte Health. “It’s just such a great example of human will and capacity to build something so unique, and so beautiful, […]
Spring springing up in the County
Sunshine and warmer temperatures brought walkers, bikers and hikers to the many trails throughout the County. Others hosted yard sales, mowed lawns and began garden cleanups. Following showers in the evening and overnight, sunshine is expected to continue into Sunday (with some cloud) and a high of 14 C.
