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Union urges support as ambulance shortages reach ‘dangerous tipping point’
UPDATE: Paramedic Chief Carl Bowker clarified some statistics released by the organization’s union, CUPE Local 1842, at a Hastings County emergency services meeting. The union stated calls for ambulance service had increased by 37 per cent in Belleville and 42-per cent in Prince Edward County. In response, Bowker confirmed the calls in Belleville went up, […]
County Sustainability bursaries support chicken tractors; bee breeder
The winner the 2025 County Sustainability Group Ecological Farmer Bursary will be adding chicken tractors to their farm this year. Hans Ning, of Paper Kite Farm in Black River, has been a past winner, “who continues to impress us with the outstanding work they’re doing,” said Don Ross, the the County Sustainability Group. “They are […]
Disaster assistance response training in the County
Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel plan to conduct a training exercise in, and around, Prince Edward County, from April 28 to May 2 related to humanitarian assistance and disaster response capabilities. “This is an annually scheduled training exercise for CAF personnel and is designed to prepare high-readiness members to deploy around the world in response […]
Voters choose Liberal Chris Malette as Bay of Quinte’s new MP
Bay of Quinte riding voters have chosen Liberal candidate Chris Malette to represent them in Ottawa in a minority government lead by Mark Carney. Malette took the lead in the Bay of Quinte riding as soon as the first polls reported, and kept his lead – albeit close at times – over Conservative candidate Ryan […]
Discussions begin on managing County assets – starting with roads
By Sharon Harrison Working sessions with council and staff have begun a process of in-depth discussions on the extensive topic of how the municipality’s assets (roads, bridges, buildings, equipment, facilities, vehicle fleets -including fire department, and parks and recreation facilities) are managed. Essentially, an Asset Management Plan (AMP) allows the municipality to plan for […]
Two face charges related to threats made to a school
Two young people are facing charges following an investigation regarding threats made to a school in Prince Edward County. On Wednesday, April 23, at approximately 1:30 p.m., Prince Edward OPP received information of threats directed toward a local school (not named) in the County. With assistance from Prince Edward County Crime Unit and the Tactics […]
Resolution of non-confidence in mayor fails in tie vote
A proposed resolution of non-confidence in the mayor, which grew to include a myriad of municipal concerns, died in a tie vote at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Wellington councillor Corey Engelsdorfer announced the resolution intention earlier, hinging it on resident anger about disruptions, frustrations, hardships, lack of communication and anger over the work to install […]
Drilling under Lane Creek resumes for next four to five weeks
UPDATE APRIL 22: Tunnelling operations under Lane Creek in Wellington have resumed as the municipality has taken action to prevent sediment release during drilling. A media update Tuesday states the project team worked with the Ministry of the Environment’s Spills Action Team, and Quinte Conservation, since halting operations on April 16 when silt in the […]
USA relations, shipping, housing and Cty Rd 49 among debate topics
By Sharon Harrison With the federal election just one week away, and with many already casting a vote in the long weekend’s advance polls, the 2025 all-candidates federal election debate took place at the Regent Theatre in Picton on Easter Monday evening. While it was the only debate to be held in the County during […]
Base31 gets further year extension to operate, as it waits for “permanent” status
By Sharon Harrison Council unanimously approved a one-year extension (until May 18, 2026) to a temporary-use bylaw allowing existing operations at the Base31 site to continue. The extension also extends the term of temporary water and wastewater allocation as work to service the lands with municipal water and wastewater are nearing completion. The 13-0 […]
