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County’s winter parking rules in effect
The County’s winter parking rules are in effect as of Dec. 1: Winter parking in Picton Parking in Picton is free of charge from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2024. This includes Picton Main Street and the Market Lane parking spaces. However, drivers are encouraged to “Feed the Meter” during December to help support the […]
OPP offers tips to defend against ‘porch pirates’
With a busy shopping season underway, and parcels arriving fast and furious to front porches everywhere, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) has some helpful tips to keep “porch pirates” away. These thieves steal packages when no one is at home to accept the parcel. Follow these tips to stay safe from porch pirates: · Request […]
County’s favourite senior cyclist wraps up race season with another win
The County’s favourite senior cyclist has wrapped up racing for this year with a first-place finish in his age group in Arizona’s El Tour de Tucson last week. There were 1,500 riders in the race, a 100km ride, with 400 meters of climbing and Legge, 75, won first place in the male age 71 and […]
WI donation helps keep County transit moving
With the presentation of another $3,000 donation, the Prince Edward District Women’s Institute’s support for accessible transit in the County has cumulatively reached the $152,396.63 mark. WI members presented this year’s donation at the Nov. 28 council meeting. The service, contracted through Quinte Access, provides seniors and people with mobility issues with door-to-door transportation, allowing […]
New trail route would honour national legacy and local history of Avro Arrow
Council gave its support for a new driving and walking trail route that honours the story of the Avro Arrow and its connection to Prince Edward County, Belleville, Quinte West. Chris Palmer, Supervisor of the County’s Museums & Cultural Services, told council Tuesday night that the route would cover more than 150km and explore the […]
Carrying Place residents celebrate 100,000 lottery win
Saying “yes” to ENCORE paid off for Douglas and Patricia Cauchard, of Carrying Place, who won $100,000 by matching the last six of seven ENCORE game numbers in exact order in the Oct. 20 LOTTO MAX draw. ENCORE offers 22 ways to win and can be played in conjunction with most lottery games for an […]
Hospital auxiliary will double gifts to County’s hospital
All new gifts to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s campaign for the new hospital will have double the impact this holiday season. The hospital auxiliary has stepped forward for the second consecutive year, generously offering to make a 1:1 match on all gifts donated by the community to the Back the Build campaign, […]
Christmas house tours return in support of County’s built heritage – Dec. 2
The popular Christmas In The County House Tour is returning this year after cancellations since 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. This year’s self-guided tour of historic and modern properties is scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 2 and is to feature eight private and publicly-owned destinations decorated for the holiday season. “We started the tour in 2010,” […]
Temporary water loss in Ameliasburgh possible
NOV. 28: The water and wastewater department will also be assisting with the connection of a new portion of watermain to the existing drinking water system on Hennessey Street in Rossmore. Work is to begin at the end of Hennessey Street Thursday, Nov. 30 at approximately 9 a.m., with an expected completion time of 6 […]
Firefighters’ Christmas trees sales support County charities
Buying a Christmas tree from The Picton Firefighters Association is an easy way to pay the spirit of the holiday season forward. Balsam Fir Christmas trees are expected to arrive Monday, Nov. 21 with sales to follow during the week at the 8 McDonald Drive Picton Station 1 (back of industrial park) assist the firefighters […]
