All Entries in the "Local News" Category
Patrick Howe appointed Fire Chief
Patrick Howe has been appointed Fire Chief of Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue. “After an extensive recruitment process, the municipality is pleased to welcome Patrick as the new Fire Chief for Prince Edward County,” said Adam Goheen, Chief Administrative Officer. “Chief Howe brings to the position more than a decade of progressive experience with […]
Hotel resort complex approved for Hillier winery
By Sharon Harrison Redtail East Hotel and Nordic Spa received approval from councillors for a proposed year-round commercial resort complex on a 57-hectare property located at 19538 Loyalist Parkway in Hillier. The approval of an application for draft plan of (vacant land) condominium for Blocknote Canada Inc. (operating as Redtail Winery) came at Wednesday’s planning […]
Ontario relaxing alcohol restrictions in Provincial Parks
The Ontario government is changing the rules to allow adults to consume alcoholic beverages throughout provincial parks. The change means alcohol will no longer be restricted to individual campsites. “Ontario Parks are some of the province’s most sought-after destinations for day trips and overnight camping, offering people a chance to connect and spend quality time […]
Snowy winter hit operations budget hard; improved relief grants for 2026
By Sharon Harrison It comes as no surprise to most that it was indeed a long, snowy winter and the County’s operations department confirmed it was also an expensive one for the municipality, using up 48 per cent of the annual operations budget in just the first three months of this year to keep […]
Criticism over proposed fines and who can use the Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The Millennium Trail took up a lot of discussion time at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting as it considered the contents of a report regarding a bylaw update for the trail. The report by the operational services department wasn’t well received by most council members, especially when it came to a […]
Council this week: Health, wealth and recreation updates
By Sharon Harrison Topics discussed at council this week ranged from an update from Southeast Public Health post the recent amalgamation, and a segment on organ and tissue donation. Council also received a report on the municipal accommodation tax financial position. And it requested reports from staff to provide an analysis and forecast of the […]
County’s mayor will not seek third term; ‘changes significant’
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson announced today he will not be running in October’s municipal election. Ferguson has completed two four-year terms as mayor, where he was first elected in 2018, and re-elected in 2022. Prior to that, he was councillor for South Marysburgh ward from 2014-2018. “This decision has certainly […]
Fire at resort in Wellington
Police and fire crews raced to Wander the Resort in Wellington Saturday before 9 a.m. responding to a fire call at the Loyalist Parkway business. Smoke was seen coming from the side of the main floor of the building. The fire was deemed under control in about a half an hour. The resort later posted […]
Lapsed Cork & Vine Wellington sub-division decision deferred by council
By Sharon Harrison Having been allowed to lapse (by the applicant), the previously-approved application of proposed draft plan of sub-division for Cork and Vine (specifically phases 1A, 2A, 3A and 4A), was before council Thursday afternoon for re-approval. “The draft approval included a lapsing provision expiring on Nov. 25, 2025. The applicant has been making […]
Clerk’s office temporarily relocates to the Wellington Town Hall
The Prince Edward County Clerk’s Office will be temporarily relocating from Shire Hall to the Election Headquarters at Wellington Town Hall, located at 246 Main Street, Wellington, beginning Thursday, April 2. Clerk’s Office staff will continue working out of the Wellington Town Hall location until after the election, returning to Shire Hall in November 2026. […]
