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Amended agreement extends deadline for County Road 49 as bids to find funding continue
Council Tuesday night, approved a bylaw to amend the provincial government’s transfer payment agreement for $19,993,424 toward the rehabilitation of County Road 49 – which allows an additional construction season while the search for funding continues. A staff request, in August, for an extension of the project completion deadline to Dec. 31, 2028 (beyond originally […]
Bloomfield Main construction to begin in spring
While freezing temperatures continue, the County is looking toward spring as it examines three project schedules for the Bloomfield Main Street resurfacing project to begin in April – pausing construction over the summer months. Attendees at an information meeting last week were shown the 1.1 km stretch of Bloomfield Main between Corey and Wellington […]
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 […]
134-room hotel, spa, winery and restaurant recommended for approval
UPDATE FEB 4: The applicant requested a deferral, seeking additional time to review conditions with staff. 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
