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Recycling pick up changes start this week- no pick up for business; day may change for residents
Starting July 17, recycling collection will end for business non-profits, etc., and the pick up day may change for some County residents. Garbage and organics collection will not be affected by the change. The province of Ontario is shifting responsibility for recycling. The blue box recycling program for the County will be managed by Circular […]

800 high-density, mixed-use residential units for Base31s Revitalization District
By Sharon Harrison Two separate sub-divisions proposed by PEC Community Partners Inc. for the Base31 (former Camp Picton) site were before the planning and development committee meeting Wednesday night, namely the Revitalization District sub-division and the Village A sub-division. Below is an outline of the details of the proposed Revitalization District sub-division (Phase 1b). […]

Float plane crash lands in East Lake
Two people were rescued without injuries after a float plane crashed landed on East Lake Wednesday afternoon. Ontario Provincial Police report the crash happened in the Flakes Cove area at approximately 12:30 p.m. Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue used a boat to rescue two occupants, who had managed to get out of the plane […]

97-year-old pedestrian dies following incident on County Road 3
The OPP is continuing its investigation into a fatal incident in Carrying Place. On Tuesday, July 15 at approximately 5:30 p.m., Prince Edward OPP were dispatched to an incident between a sport utility vehicle (SUV) and a pedestrian, on County Road 3, west of Weese Road. A 97-year-old from Prince Edward County, was pronounced deceased […]

Field fire on County Road 1
Fire and rescue and police were on the scene of a fire on 2373 County road 1 between Hwy 62 and Wilson Road. The report indicated a field was on fire, and involved a combine harvester. They were called at about 4:15 p.m. Monday. Firefighters worked to knock the blaze down, and stop it from […]

Hot, now smoky, weather continues
Environment Canada has added a poor air quality statement mixed in with ongoing extreme heat in the region. Smoke from forest fires over Northern Ontario may drift down causing poor air quality and in some cases reduced visibility. This is forecast to persist through Monday and into Tuesday for some areas. Some people may experience […]

Province provides millions to attach up to 10,675 area patients to health care
The Ontario Government announced $4,456,100 to help connect up to 10,675 people to a publicly-funded family doctor, or primary care team, in Hastings and Prince Edward counties. Eight primary care teams within the Hastings Prince Edward Ontario Health Team catchment area are to establish a process to accept new patients and communicate this to their […]

Report to discuss removal or relocation of gazebo and sculpture at Old Boy’s Entrance
By Sharon Harrison The gazebo and inukshuk sculpture adjacent to the Old Boy’s Memorial Entrance on Picton Main Street at the Picton Fairgrounds site, was on the agenda at the recent built and cultural heritage advisory committee meeting. The committee discussed a request received from County resident and former councillor Ernie Margetson regarding the Old […]

Base31 Quonset huts demolition discussed by built and cultural heritage committee
By Sharon Harrison “Quonset huts are rare, they are structurally innovative of their time and they have tremendous historical associated value with military installations in Canada,” said Edwin Rowse, a heritage restoration architect, and County built and cultural heritage committee member. This week’s committee meeting agenda included the notice of intent to demolish two Quonset […]

County Canada Day goes off with a bang in Wellington
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Canada flags were proudly flying, most remembered to wear red and white, some waved the little maple leaf flags being handed out; there were smiles and laughter and joy –bubbles too. It was Canada Day in Wellington Tuesday, marking the 158th anniversary since Confederation. A long-time tradition for many […]