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Several public washrooms to close for renovations
The municipality has sent notice that four bathrooms are, or will be, temporarily closed for accessibility renovations. Wellington Baseball Park (170 Niles Street, Wellington) Closed for season as of Tuesday, Aug. 18. Picton Skate Park (375 Picton Main Street) Closed Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. The washrooms will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 3. […]
OPP warns about cell phone fraud
The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about cellphone service provider fraud after receiving reports from residents across the east region. Sergeant Erin Cranton, media contact, notes that in these scams, fraudsters contact victims while posing as representatives of a legitimate cellphone service provider. “They may offer a discount, upgraded plan, or a […]
Fire department field testing service to non-hydrant area in Consecon
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is scheduled to complete a Fire Underwriter Survey tanker shuttle field evaluation test Tuesday, Aug. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Consecon area. An effective tanker shuttle service tests providing effective fire protection services within non-hydrant serviced areas. The session takes approximately two hours. Traffic will be flagged […]
Glenora Ferry out of service midnight to 6 a.m. Aug. 21
Also, the Glenora ferry will be out of service tonight from midnight to 6 a.m. Aug. 21, for maintenance work at the Adolphustown dock The Glenora ferry will be out of service from midnight to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, for maintenance work at the Adolphustown dock. While the ferry is out of service, […]
Overnight road closure on McFarland Drive Aug. 20 – 21
The County of Prince Edward is advising residents that Hydro One will be completing infrastructure upgrades on McFarland Drive during the overnight hours on Thursday, Aug. 20. McFarland Drive will be closed from Picton Main Street to the Millennium Trail from 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 to 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Heavy […]
Library book clubs have something for everyone
We often remark that there’s something for everyone at the library, and as I’m working on our fall calendar of events now, it occurs to me that the library’s book clubs are a great example of the diversity of offerings. The Philosophy Reading Group truly “dives into the deep end.” The group meets weekly at […]
11th Teeing Up Fore Health Care raises nearly $48,000
There’s no puttering around when it comes to teeing up funds for the County’s new hospital. The hospital foundation, in partnership with RE/MAX Quinte Ltd., announced the 11th annual Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic, held June 16 at the Picton Golf and Country Club, raised $47,727 in support of the Back the Build […]
Invasive plant treatments to begin
The County of Prince Edward, the Invasive Phragmites Control Centre, and Quinte Conservation are letting residents know about upcoming treatment applications to control invasive European Common Reed (Phragmites australis subsp. australis). Treatments are expected to take place within municipal road allowances and on several municipal properties. This work it to take place from Monday, […]
North Marysburgh Hall water system install to begin
The County expects to begin installing a permanent water system at the North Marysburgh Hall (2699 County Road 8) on Monday, Aug. 17 and anticipates finishing the work by Thursday, Sept. 3. The playground equipment will be closed to the public during the work. Minor disruptions to the Town Hall and the courts are expected […]
Glenora Ferry returns to 15-minute service
UPDATE AUG. 11: The ferry has returned to regular 15-minute service. The ferry expects to follow the seasonal schedule through Thanksgiving weekend with 15-minute service daily between 10:15 am and 7:45 pm. Outside of these hours, service remains every 30 minutes from 6 am and 1:15 am. The Ministry of Transportation (MTO) stated Monday […]
