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Base paving on County Road 49 continues
UPDATE OCT. 16: Rubblization of the existing concrete surface roadway continued south of Bethesda Road this past week and is to continue next week. The municipality anticipates that rubblization will progress past the Heidelberg Materials cement plant by the end of next week. Base paving at the north end of the project is scheduled for […]
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. […]
Matching donations could help Back the Build cross the finish line
With approximately $800,000 remaining for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to reach its $30-million Back the Build campaign goal, a local resident is giving the community an opportunity to make every new gift go twice as far. David Binet has committed to match new gifts to Back the Build, dollar for dollar, up […]
County athletes inducted into 2026 PEC Sports Hall of Fame
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Baseball, track and a multi-sport athlete were all recognized at this year’s Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which saw four individuals recognized, along with an historic baseball team. A good turnout saw proud family members, friends, neighbours, colleagues and team mates gathered at the Wellington […]
Mayoral candidates outline election platforms, answer questions
By Sharon Harrison The three candidates vying for the top job around the council horseshoe in the upcoming Prince Edward County municipal election were at the Wellington and District Community Centre Tuesday evening to outline why they would make a good mayor. Hosted by the Wellington Community Association and the Wellington on the Lake Residents’ […]
Bloomfield Day celebrated the village’s past and present
By Sue Capon Caroline Henry spotted her dad right away in one of many vintage photographs on display at the Bloomfield Library, on Saturday. The display was part of an afternoon hosted by the Friends of the Library, celebrating the anniversary of “Bloomfield Day” – Oct. 3, 1883 when the village was named. More than […]
High levels of phosphates in Bloomfield’s Mill Pond Park
By Sharon Harrison The water quality of the Mill Pond in Bloomfield was the focus of a recent public meeting where Quinte Conservation provided an update on water testing. Residents learned what’s exactly in the water, and why the health of the pond hasn’t appeared good for some while. Results of the first year (of […]
Roundabout 30 days away to approval to begin construction in spring 2027
The long-awaited roundabout at Highway 62 and County Road 1 (Schoharie) is a 30-day comment period away from being considered ready to proceed to construction. The $7-8 million construction (not including the cost of acquiring land from some of the adjoining private property owners) is estimated to begin in the spring of 2027 and take […]
Three charged following armed home invasion
UPDATE SEPT. 25: Prince Edward OPP have charged three people after a home invasion Thursday, Sept. 24, shortly after 8:30 a.m. Officers responded to Loyalist Parkway in Ameliasburgh and after locating and stopping an involved vehicle, learned three individuals had left the area on foot. After extensive efforts by responding officers aided by members of […]
Inaugural civic awards honour those whose efforts enrich lives
Story and photos by Sue Capon More than 90 humans and one canine were honoured for their contributions in making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, and in the community. Prince Edward County’s inaugural Civic Recognition Ceremony was held Thursday night at Picton’s Regent Theatre, before recipients, friends, family members and fans. “Tonight […]
