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County explores returning some roads to gravel
UPDATE: Council did not approve the draft Returning Roads to Gravel Policy at its Committee of the Whole meeting June 27. As a result, the program does not move forward. The County of Prince Edward is considering returning some surface treated roads to gravel in 2024 and beyond as part of a pilot project to […]
Balance key to 24 new child care spaces at Athol Town Hall
The desire to create much-needed child care spaces while balancing existing users’ wants and needs is the goal to formulate in a five-year lease agreement between the municipality and The HUB Child and Family Centre. The Athol Town Hall in Cherry Valley is being considered as an ideal satellite daycare to benefit two dozen pre-school […]
Picton courthouse one of province’s oldest remaining buildings
By Sharon Harrison First constructed in 1832, many people recognize the County courthouse, even if they haven’t been inside, as the imposing Georgian-style structure located on Union Street. It houses old jail cells (and is infamously known for the only hanging in Picton’s history), the courthouse and land registry office where part of the building […]
Footpath from point-to-point envisioned for south shore
A point-to-point footpath across the south shore of Prince Edward County is envisioned from Point Petre in the west, to Point Traverse in the east. Joe Dale and Geoff Craig, of the South Shore Joint Initiative, (SSJI), presented the walking trail initiative to council Tuesday evening expressing the project is well on its way, but […]
OPP report firearm incident in Picton
UPDATE MAY 21: Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate a firearm incident in Picton. On May 20, 2024, shortly after 2 a.m. officers were called to an address on Union Street in Picton. “A firearm had been discharged and one individual was transported to hospital with serious, but non-life-threatening injuries,” reports Bill Dickson, OPP Media Relations […]
Delhi pathways plan to better connect ‘heart of Picton’
By Sharon Harrison Details of a series of pathways through Delhi Park, described as the heart of Picton, and how they will connect to existing infrastructure were unveiled at a recent well-attended public open house. On display for review and comment were preliminary designs on a series of display boards (no presentation), where Victoria Taylor […]
Mobility mats and chairs make Wellington beach more accessible
More people are now able to enjoy the Wellington Rotary Beach shore and water because of new accessibility equipment. A beach mat, also known as a Mobi-Mat, is now in place at the beach, making it easier for people using wheelchairs, families with strollers, and others, to move across the sand and access the water. […]
$500K is pivotal donation to get a CT Scanner in the new hospital
A $500,000 commitment from Norm Ritchie and Monique Postlewaite, of Picton, not only gave an enormous boost to the fundraising campaign for a CT Scanner for Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital – the couple is pivotal to the quest for a scanner in the County in the first place. A CT scanner allows doctors to […]
90th birthday gift ‘anchored’ at Mariners Park Museum
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a family get together of sorts, a special moment recognized, a big celebration for an esteemed 90-year-old, and on the actual day of his milestone birthday Wednesday (which also came with cake), the day honoured Vince Murray’s maritime connection with the unveiling of a special plaque. Rich […]
Councillors vote 8-5 to move pricey long-term care home project forward
County councillors have indicated they will direct staff to move forward on the new long-term care home project at the H.J. McFarland Home site in Picton to gain benefit of funding though the province’s construction funding subsidy top-up. At Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, councillors voted 8-5 in favour. Ratification goes to council’s regular […]
