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Attempted murder among charges following stabbing in Picton
OCT. 28 UPDATE: A 20-year-old and a 19-year-old, both from Embrun, who were arrested shortly after a stabbing incident Friday, Oct. 24 in Picton, have been charged with unauthorized possession of a weapon, possession of an imitation weapon for a dangerous purpose and obstructing justice. In addition, the 20-year-old is also charged with attempted murder. […]
Approved plan to improve Wellington beach needs funding
By Sharon Harrison “Wellington Rotary Beach is a big feature, especially to visitors to the County; sometimes it’s the first thing, or maybe the only thing, they see when Sandbanks is too full,” expressed councillor John Hirsch. Council approved the preferred Wellington beach improvement and management plan at the recent committee of the whole meeting. […]
Occupants safely escaped fire in garage and home
Damages are estimated at approximately $700,000 in a fire Wednesday night that involved a garage and home on Christian Road. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue personnel from stations 4 and 9 with support from stations 1 and 2 responded to a garage fire at 8:23 p.m. and arrived to a fully involved house fire. […]
County-wide zoning bylaw adopted; some revisions to follow
By Sharon Harrison Following almost four hours of substantial discussion, councillors voted to adopt the final version of a revamped comprehensive zoning bylaw with amending motions to explore further support for the wine industry, multi-unit builds, wind turbines, solar generation, and enhanced environmental protections. Having undergone significant review, as well as public input, the final […]
Picton Main down to one lane in December as York St. re-construction begins
By Sharon Harrison The eastbound lane of Picton Main Street is planned to be closed for several weeks this fall. This and other details of how the York Street re-construction project will affect residents and businesses were shared with a recent public at an information session. Work on the re-construction project, expected to begin […]
Residents asked to continue to reduce water usage as drought continues
Despite recent precipitation throughout the Bay of Quinte watershed, the region remains in a ‘level 3 Low Water Condition’, indicating severe drought. Quinte Conservation reports stream flows remain well below normal for this time of year, with reports of no-flow in some locations. The long-range forecast projects there will not be any significant precipitation that […]
Wellington’s Pumpkinfest brings giant ‘gourd’ vibes
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Many folks carved out some time Saturday to attend the popular, not-to-be-missed annual Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest in Wellington, which again this year drew a huge crowd. The highlight every year is always the parade which kicks-off a day of family-oriented fun activities in Wellington, all centred around pumpkins […]
Marsh fire off Hwy 62 late Friday
Late Friday afternoon, Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue (PECFR) members are currently at the scene of a marsh fire located near the south intersection of Highway 62 and County Road 28. Tanker shuttle services are in operation. PECFR is asking motorists to avoid the area, if possible, until further notice.
County plans to close 10-year asset lifecycle gap of $24.2 million by 2035; next step is budget
By Sharon Harrison “We have $1.3 billion worth of assets, that does not include water, wastewater and rate-based assets; that’s really incredible when you think about it, that’s just a huge amount of assets to manage,” stated Arryn McNichol, the County’s director of finance and information technology. “Over the next 10 years, we face $587 […]
Massassaga Road house fire damage estimated at $1.7M
Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue responded to a structure fire on Davidson Road near Rossmore Tuesday afternoon. The estimated loss of the two-storey home is $1.7 million. The cause is undetermined but not suspicious. There are no injuries reported during the blaze.
