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Missing woman located Wednesday night
UPDATE AUG 1: Belleville police report Judy Lynn Dailey and her vehicle were found by officers Wednesday evening. Officers thank everyone who came forward with information, and note no further information will be released. The Belleville Police Service is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 59 year-old Judy Lynn Dailey, County born and raised, […]
County’s behind the eight-ball but will look for more budget efficiencies
While municipal staff are steeling for coming provincial funding cuts, council at its Committee of the Whole meeting Thursday, suggested a goal of a 10 per cent reduction in departmental budgets. Councillor Andreas Bolik’s motion also suggests departments examine operations on three levels and sort by things mandated by statute; mandated by policy, and other. […]
Council seeks safer intersection at County Road 1 and Hwy 62
Though there appears to be only a glimmer of hope the Ministry of Transportation will change its mind on making the intersection of County Road 1 and Hwy 62 safer, council is hoping some pressure may be put to good effect. “Traffic incidents at the intersection of Highway 62 and County Road 1 have increased […]
Clear garbage bags may be coming to Wellington curbs
Clear garbage bags showing exactly what people are sending out in the trash may be coming curbside to Wellington. In a bid to reduce garbage costs and keep hazardous waste and recycling out of landfill, councillor Mike Harper is suggesting a volunteer-driven test pilot project to be launched for a couple of months this fall. […]
Civilians assist victim of near-drowning
Ontario Provincial Police report civilians assisted and performed CPR on a man who had been pulled from the water Sunday, July 21 at Sandbanks dunes beach. At approximately 3:30 p.m. the OPP and members of Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue and Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Service arrived and continued emergency treatment. The 30 year old was […]
Public comment next step in removing drinking water challenge from Bay of Quinte concerns list
The Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan (BQRAP) Restoration Council seeks input on drinking water in preparation for another environmental challenge for the Bay of Quinte to be lifted, as restored. For those who live in one of the urban centres around the Bay of Quinte, drinking water comes from the Bay or one of […]
Save Picton Bay group wants council to support appeal of ruling on Picton Terminals
The Save Picton Bay citizens group attended council Tuesday seeking support for its bid to appeal a Superior court decision on zoning bylaws related to the Picton Terminals shipping port. Last year, the group challenged the municipality’s old zoning bylaw to examine if the shipping port could continue operating under the County’s current bylaw. Hearing […]
Leadership changes at H.J. McFarland Home
Following the resignation of Kim Mauro as administrator at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home, Natasha Williams, Director of Care, will serve as the acting administrator and Linda Boyce will take over as the acting Director of Care during the transition period. Mauro was new to the position in 2016 following a session of third-party management by […]
Council supports forbidding second units as STAs
What started as a zoning amendment to second unit garden/granny suites turned into a decision by council to forbid their use going forward as short-term accommodation rentals (STAs). The significant change concerns staff. The repeal of current regulations was not on the agenda, therefore unknown to the public. Planner Paul Walsh spoke to the extensive […]
Boost to child benefit cheques
Families will get a boost in monthly Canadian Child Benefit (CCB) cheques thanks to an early increase from the federal government. Jean-Vves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Development, made the announcement in Belleville Thursday during a stop at Family Space Quinte Inc. The CCB will be increased two years ahead of schedule to keep […]
