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County Road 49 rubblization delayed due to visa issues
UPDATE AUG 11: Rubblization of County Road 49 has been delayed. Work visa issues have impacted the contractor’s ability to bring both the specialized equipment and operating crew into Canada. Despite the schedule change, the municipality states its contractor, R.W. Tomlinson Ltd., still plans to complete rubblization and the first two lifts of asphalt this […]
Province funds County services, rural economy projects
The provincial government has upped its Ontario Municipal Partnership Fund allocation for Prince Edward County to $4.2 million, from $3.6 million, and also announced funding for four projects here under the Rural Ontario Development Program. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp visited Shire Hall Thursday with Lisa Thompson, Minister of Rural Affairs, for the announcements. […]
OPP seek more information in break and enter investigation
Prince Edward OPP has arrested one person and recovered suspected stolen property in connection with several recent break and enters in Prince Edward County. On Aug. 1 shortly before 3 p.m., officers responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle and individual at a residence on Whattams Road. The complainant observed a male on the […]
Fida unveils original house through restoration project
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The little house that sits on a particularly winding section of Closson Road in Hillier is storybook cute, in a refined, grown-up sort of way. Its surroundings delightfully picturesque, whether it’s the fields beyond, verdant vines beside or the woodland and wetland across the way. The small dwelling, […]
Drake Devonshire’s heritage permit for new addition delayed
By Sharon Harrison The Drake Devonshire’s proposed expansion in the form of an ultra-modern three-storey addition has long been a bone of contention with some Wellington residents, neighbours, heritage folks and others, with the long-running saga taking some twists and turns during the drawn-out process which has spanned about eight years. With site plan approval […]
Doctor recruitment progressing well, agreements extended
By Sharon Harrison The number of doctors now recruited by County Docs (the County’s physician recruitment and retention program) since the program began, has grown to 10 noted Adam Hambly, director of physician recruitment. That number was updated to 10 since the referenced report herein, as another physician is expected to come on board […]
Years in the making, County’s climate action plan adopted by council
By Sharon Harrison Climate change was a key agenda topic at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, with a sobering reality to hear about impacts and effects of what a changing climate will have (and is having) on the County and its residents. But, the message was also a hopeful one. After a short discussion, […]
$50,000 reward to find man missing for seven years
Seven years after Jonathan Fowler’s disappearance, the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) continues to pursue investigative leads, and a $50,000 reward remains available for information. The Prince Edward County OPP Crime Unit is conducting the investigation, under the direction of the OPP Criminal Investigation Branch (CIB). The OPP states foul play cannot be ruled out in […]
Council news: New name for arena; Bridge Street traffic calming; and more
By Sharon Harrison Tuesday’s regular council meeting – its only meeting this month – included learning about Wellington arena’s new name, and the need for traffic calming measures on Picton’s Bridge Street. Council also received an update on AI (artificial intelligence) governance, and heard about why the Upper Lake Street building and the Cherry […]
“Lessons learned” report to come on Cold Creek sub-division
By Sharon Harrison A “fulsome and transparent” report from staff will be forthcoming on the “lessons learned” from the 870-unit Cold Creek residential development (bordering Sandy Hook Road/County Road 1), regarding the draft plan of sub-division and zoning bylaw amendment. Councillor Chris Braney was seeking council’s support for the resolution he brought forward and he […]
