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MP Malette says Masters of Our Destiny budget helps Quinte region
Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MP, welcomed today’s Government of Canada 2026 Federal Budget, titled Masters of Our Destiny, calling on its focus on economic growth, affordability, fiscal responsibility and support for Prince Edward County and neighbouring communities. “This budget delivers real support for Bay of Quinte residents,” said MP Malette. “It lowers costs for […]
County CUPE workers support Keep Kids Warm campaign
Volunteers with the Keep Kids Warm campaign note this year’s efforts are geared toward a rising number of children in need. Barb Sills, long-time volunteer with the PEC OPP section of the campaign notes there are more than 145 County children registered this year. Regionally, the campaign supports about 1,500 children from newborn to 12 […]
Full span layer of paving on County Road 49 this weekend
UPDATE OCT. 30: The major structural rehabilitation of County Road 49 reached another key milestone this week as the contractor completed rubblization of the existing concrete roadway. The municipality’s report notes the contractor anticipates the first layer of asphalt, also known as the base lift, will be installed on the entire 17.2 km span of County […]
Two in hospital following fire in Rossmore
Two people were transported to the hospital following a residential structure fire on Ridley Street in Rossmore early Wednesday. Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue responded at 3:39 a.m. There were no firefighter injuries. The origin and cause of the fire is under investigation and there was no damage estimate at this time. Prince Edward […]
Ernie Margetson wins mayor’s seat; voter turn out over 50% but ballot question fails
OFFICIAL UPDATE: The County’s Municipal Clerk/Returning officer has certified the results of the 2026 municipal election. Numbers changed slightly: There were 13,383 of 26,723 eligible electors – or 50.08% of the total electorate – who cast their ballots in this year’s municipal election. In 2022, 11,262 of 23,935 eligible electors – or 47.05% of the […]
Two canoeists rescued after capsizing
Two people are alive thanks to life jackets and emergency services. Prince Edward OPP and emergency services responded to a marine incident on East Lake after a canoe capsized on Saturday, Oct. 17 at approximately 12:45 p.m. leaving two occupants in the water. “With assistance from Prince Edward Fire and Rescue, and Emergency Medical Services […]
More than 10 per cent of PEC electors have cast ballots so far
Following the in-person advance voting day Saturday, Oct. 17 and approximately 48 hours after internet voting opened, approximately 11.5 per cent of voters in Prince Edward County have cast ballots. Mark Kerr, the County’s Communications and Consultation Supervisor, notes that as of noon today, (Oct. 19) 3,090 ballots have been cast, representing 11.5 per cent […]
Parade of pumpkins enchants giant Wellington festival
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It has been said that a pumpkin a day keeps the goblins away, and if that myth is just ever so slightly true, there were certainly no goblins in Wellington this weekend, or maybe not even through the entire month of October in these parts – at least none […]
One mayoral among 23 candidates who responded to questions from nature groups
With advanced voting for the 2026 municipal election being held Saturday in person, and beginning online until election day Oct. 26, the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN), supported by 17 other local organizations focused on nature, has released the results of their survey asking municipal candidates where they stand on issues affecting the County’s […]
Internet outage impacts County
A major internet outage affected customers throughout the County Tuesday leaving some residents without usual television, home phone and business point of sale systems. The disruption, reported by a few internet providers, was due to a fibre cable that was cut mid-morning. The municipality reported 911 emergency phone service was not impacted by the outage. […]
