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Expanded transit options connecting key centres coming this summer
By Sharon Harrison The County is launching a new summer transit enhancement program this year as it acknowledges transportation to, from, and within Prince Edward County continues to be a challenge for residents, visitors, workers and businesses alike. The summer program, which will run on weekends only, has been co-designed and co-funded with private sector […]
Segments of Salem and Victoria roads returning to gravel
The County is addressing immediate risks on Salem Road and Victoria Road by temporarily returning the worst sections to gravel. Staff considered options for repairing the roads and given the current conditions and the severity of the road deterioration, the most viable option was to temporarily return sections back to gravel. This will help the […]
County Road 49 and Victoria Road voted in again on worst roads in Ontario lists
County Road 49 has again topped the CAA Worst Road list for the Eastern region – with the County’s Victoria Road in fourth place this year. County Road 49 also placed third in votes for the top worst road in the province. Ontarians have spoken, through the 2025 CAA Worst Road contest and for a […]
Concern expressed over destruction and restoration of Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The impacts of construction on the Prince Edward County Millennium Trail – relating to the on-going Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer project – were highlighted at council’s recent committee of the whole meeting. Representing the volunteer-driven Prince Edward County Trails Committee, chair Gregor Stuart shared concerns of the disruption and the […]
Council hears review of 10-year parks and recreation master plan
By Sharon Harrison The finalized version of the County’s parks and recreation master plan was presented to council (nine of 14 in attendance) at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. Sierra Planning and Management (SPM) was the consultancy firm instructed to undertake the task of reviewing the County’s parks and recreational facilities and amenities, a […]
Extraordinary generosity brings $3 million CT scanner to County’s new hospital
Extraordinary generosity of the community and transformational matching gifts have culminated in a successful $3 million campaign for the new Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital to have its first CT scanner. The funding is the result of a collective effort, made possible by contributions from Paul B. Helliwell Foundation, Norm Ritchie and Monique Postlewaite, […]
Council to tell province it opposes strong mayor powers
By Sharon Harrison “I cannot see any reason why any of the strong mayor powers would be used, and it’s safe to say that it’s my intention that this remains business as usual,” said County mayor Steve Ferguson. The meaning, details. some implications and processes of strong mayor powers, as they relate to Prince Edward […]
Wellington Main to reopen June 1; construction update
The section of Wellington Main Street between the water and wastewater treatment plants, and Cleminson Street, is slated to reopen officially Sunday, June 1. The municipality reports crews are currently laying the asphalt base before the road reopens. Later this summer, a second layer of asphalt will be applied to this section of Wellington Main […]
County reports $1.2 million received from 2024 tourism accommodation tax
As a new tourism season gets underway, County staff report collecting more than $1.2 million in Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT) revenue for 2024. In her report for Tuesday night’s council meeting, Rebecca Carter, Financial Services Supervisor, states that after administrative costs, $1,255,458 was divided between the municipality (50 per cent), StayPEC (formerly the Prince Edward […]
Blue Box for business ends July 17; changes to pick up day for some residents
Curbside recycling pick up for businesses – commercial institutional and industrial – stops as of July 17. Prince Edward County has more than 600 ineligible sources that will no longer be picked up after the transition. The newly “ineligible” sources also include municipal buildings, daycares, places of worship, campgrounds and not-for-profit organizations. The change means these […]
