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County will hold decision on Wellington water pipes tender to gain legal advice on project guarantees
Following extensive discussion and public comment, council agreed Tuesday night to hold its decision on approving a tender contract for the Wellington watermain and sanitary sewer trunk infrastructure (pipes) until it gains legal advice in time for the Dec. 19 council meeting. “A number of points were made this evening that I think deserve further […]
Council sends planning denial on Trae resort back to staff for report considering public concerns
UPDATE NOV. 28: Instead of ratifying the call from the Nov. 22 planning meeting to deny re-zoning for a eco-resort on County Road 7, councillors voted at Tuesday night’s council meeting to defer the application back to staff. Councillor John Hirsch gained support to ask staff to produce a new report, considering public comment on the […]
No financial support for Uride in the County; company will explore solutions
UPDATE NOV. 29: In a media response attributed to Cody Ruberto, Uride CEO and Founder, the company expresses deep disappointment with council’s decision but adds that despite the setback, “Uride is actively exploring alternative solutions to continue offering its services.” “As Uride strives to develop a sustainable business model in the County, the company emphasizes […]
Charges laid in seven impaired driving investigations
Prince Edward OPP have laid charges in seven impaired driving investigations this month. There have been almost 70 charges to far this year compared to 54 in 2022. On Nov. 24, shortly before 9:30 p.m. officers responded, alongside Hastings Quinte EMS, to a single vehicle that had rolled over on Loyalist Parkway. The driver had […]
Bloomfield’s night-time parade kicks-off holly jolly season
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Every year, the Bloomfield night-time Santa Claus parade is anticipated, every year it brings excitement, every year it falls on the fourth Friday in November, and every year it never fails to impress. Folks probably long stopped counting how many people show-up each and every year, but it’s always […]
Rosehall hamlet vineyard gets go-ahead for estate winery re-zoning
By Sharon Harrison A proposed new estate winery, Del Degan Winery, will be coming to Hillier having met with approval by council at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. The applicant, Bufflehead Holdings Inc., which purchased the property in 2022, was looking to have the land located at 17945 Loyalist Parkway, in the hamlet of […]
SIU clears PEC OPP officer of any criminal wrongdoing
NOV. 21: The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has determined there are no reasonable grounds to believe Prince Edward County OPP officer committed a criminal offence in connection with an incident in July. The SIU made the announcement yesterday in its conclusion of the investigation. The report states that in the morning of July 23, 2023, the […]
Heritage-inspired, accessible benches coming to Wellington
By Sharon Harrison For those folks thinking a few more seating options might be a good idea for Wellington’s streetscape, two benches will be coming next spring, with potentially a few more later on. Details of a public bench initiative for Wellington Main Street were shared with the Accessibility Advisory Committee Monday evening. The project, […]
Traffic calming signs stolen from Cherry Valley
Prince Edward OPP are looking for information regarding traffic calming signs believed to be stolen. Recently, silhouette signs, similar to the ones in the photo, have been installed in areas where there were traffic concerns as part of the Quinte Region Traffic Coalition which focuses on local initiatives to increase safety on local roadways. The […]
Reports bullet hole found in wall of home
Prince Edward OPP seek assistance in an investigation of a possible bullet hole found in the wall of a residence. On Nov. 5, shortly after 7 a.m., Prince Edward County OPP responded to a residence on Gardenville Road for a complaint of what was suspected to be a bullet through the residence. The source of […]
