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County issues public notice for 2026 municipal election ballot question
The County of Prince Edward has published a statutory public notice about placing a question on the 2026 municipal election ballot. The notice informs the public that County council intends to pass a bylaw placing the following question on the ballot: “Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward […]
Roblin Lake camp proposal back on planning agenda after five years
By Sharon Harrison An application submitted by Prince Edward County Lakeside Retreat Inc. will come before council for consideration relating to a zoning bylaw amendment (first submission) at next Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. The meeting has been re-scheduled twice due to inclement weather and is now set for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Shire […]
There’s ‘s’no’ time like blizzard time to build an igloo
This weekend’s extreme cold and snow were just what Anna-Mae and Jhett Wikkerink needed – along with a little help from mom and dad – to create a colourful igloo at their home in Picton. Saturday’s temperature at around -17 (-23 with wind chill) was perfect for them to quickly freeze water in aluminum pans. […]
Jeff MacKinnon officially new PEC OPP detachment commander
Prince Edward OPP’s interim detachment commander has been confirmed in the position on a permanent basis. The detachment announced today Staff Sergeant Jeff MacKinnon’s role, following the retirement of John Hatch, who held the position for about a decade. MacKinnon has served as interim commander since May 2025. “It is a privilege and an honour […]
134-room hotel, spa, winery and restaurant recommended for approval
By Sharon Harrison Thirty-eight accommodation buildings within a proposed new development for a year-round commercial resort at a Hillier winery will be considered by council at next Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. A late hour decision was made to re-schedule the Jan. 21 meeting due to inclement weather conditions, to Wednesday, Jan. 28 […]
Emergency services and funding among rural issues County discusses at ROMA
A County of Prince Edward delegation led by Mayor Steve Ferguson spoke to concern about reducing the number of nuisance or false emergency service calls from the local provincial parks, funding for water and wastewater infrastructure and rent control, among many topics explored at the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA) conference this week. Conference sessions […]
Councillor questions if County should be in the affordable housing business
By Sharon Harrison “At some point, we need to ask ourselves the question: if we are not getting affordable housing built, should the municipality be in the business of affordable housing?” asked councillor Bill Roberts at council. He raised the question at last week’s meeting as council was about to approve the report of […]
Orange alert for blizzard conditions ended
JAN 20: The “orange” alert for blizzard conditions ended early Tuesday morning and for now, the sun is out. Environment Canada now calls for flurries with a risk of snow squalls and local blowing snow – amounting to 5 to 10 cm. Wind gusting to 60 km/h. Wind chill is -17 this morning and to […]
Council at first meeting of 2026 approves budget, waste tender, cemetery transfer, waives noise bylaw fee
By Sharon Harrison The first meeting of the year for council Tuesday night – in the last year for this term of council – saw various items for consideration, including approval of the 2026 municipal budget , the curbside waste collection tender, a cemetery transfer and heritage designation. Summarized below are some of the highlights. […]
Council approved compromise to avoid surprise budget increase
Mayor Steve Ferguson made a show of officially signing the 2026 budget Tuesday night after council and staff worked to balance a surprise 11 per cent increase on the province’s OPP budget – amounting to about $390,000 – after council had settled on the increase in December. The proposed 2026 budget funded by municipal taxes […]
