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Public launch introduces cultural heritage master plan
By Sharon Harrison Attendees at a cultural heritage master plan public open house got an introduction to what the community-based plan is all about, and how it is expected to unfold, in what was an early stage engagement for the public. About 20 people tuned into the virtual meeting which provided opportunity for input, discussion […]
Community celebration marks hospital construction milestone
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “Today, we are celebrating something that will change our history. We are making history right now, we are building a brand-new hospital,” announced Shannon Coull, executive director with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). “This is the largest project our community has ever undertaken.” “Today marks a […]
More than 600 runners take on the 21st County Marathon challenge
Cow bells rang out (along with church bells in Bloomfield) as gatherings of spectators cheered 624 racers participating in the 21st annual County Marathon on Sunday. A mix of sun and cloud provided near perfect conditions. Racers started in Wellington, ran to Bloomfield and down County Road 12 to West Lake where the half marathon […]
Civic recognition honours Jim Dunlop’s service to County and community
Honouring a lifetime of service to County and community, Jim Dunlop, of Wellington, was presented a Civic Recognition Certificate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Dunlop was the final warden of Prince Edward County in 1997, before amalgamation, and a three term councillor representing Wellington. Throughout his lifetime in the County, he has also been active […]
Driver who ran over child’s leg left the scene
Prince Edward OPP seek assistance as they continue an investigation into an incident where a child’s leg was run over by a vehicle. Police report it happened Friday, Sept. 20 around 7:30 p.m., at a campground in Sandbanks Provincial Park. The vehicle which ran over the child’s leg had left the scene. The OPP was […]
Fun in the sun at Ameliasburgh’s ‘colour me fall’ fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison This year’s Ameliasburgh fall fair showcased how rural country fairs remain rooted in agriculture, farming and community. While a contingent of horses and young riders competed in various judged classes in the horse show, at the other end of the Roblin Lake Fairgrounds, the livestock show ran for most […]
Sandy Hook sub-division decision deferred, due to lack of quorum
By Sharon Harrison Council was unable to finish its business at last night’s planning and development committee meeting on one major agenda item due to a lack of quorum, with six of 14 councillors absent from the horseshoe. The sparse council turnout meant David Cleave’s Port Picton Homes proposed Cold Creek sub-division development, on a […]
Missing child located safe following grid search
A three-year-old child missing in Picton on the weekend was returned home safely. On Saturday, Sept. 14 around 3 p.m., Prince Edward OPP officers received a request for assistance in locating a young child that had wandered away from their residence. The child had been missing for approximately 20 minutes and there was concern due […]
PC candidate Allsopp wins Bay of Quinte by-election
Bay of Quinte by-election voters have chosen Tyler Allsopp to continue carrying the PC Party blue flag here as the new member of provincial parliament. The riding seat has been vacant for about a month, since PC Todd Smith resigned Aug. 16 to take a job in the private sector with Candu Energy. Smith, a […]
Councillors expect upset as people learn business recycling pick up will end
More than 500 businesses and commercial operations, 36 campgrounds and 37 municipal facilities in the County will no longer have recycling picked up curbside starting next summer – having been deemed “ineligible” by the province. And while the good news is potential savings estimated at $890,700 for the municipality, (current cost $1,105,000) the bad news […]
