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Chief reports grass fire challenge access was due to mud
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a large grass fire at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 11. Fire Chief Chad Brown reports about five acres was found burning in a field off Highway 49. Firefighters from Stations 1, Picton and 4, Sophiasburgh, took more than three hours to extinguish the fire. “Firefighters were challenged […]
Belleville declares state of emergency following multiple drug overdoses; strain on emergency services
UPDATE FEB. 9: Both Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier Doug Ford have pledged they will support Belleville. Trudeau spoke with Mayor Neil Ellis Friday and Ford noted MPP Todd Smith was “on the ground” discussing the issue. Provincial Minister of Health and Addictions Michael Tibollo is expected to visit the city next week. FEB. […]
Transitional housing project to help address homelessness moves forward
UPDATE JAN 30: Council approved the idea of the transitional housing, the partnership, lease language and memorandum of understanding agreements. Following emails and two comments at the meeting from nearby residents, there were apologies for lack of transparency in communication about the project. Staff has been directed to consult consult with impacted landowners and interested […]
Consecon development plans low-density sub-division
UPDATE JAN 30: Approved by council to move forward. By Sharon Harrison JAN. 25: The little hamlet of Consecon is expected to experience some growth after council supported a proposed modest sub-division development application of just 37 dwelling units at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. Councillors approved a draft plan of sub-division and zoning […]
ROMA report urges province to improve rural health services
Rural communities are disproportionately impacted by Ontario’s healthcare crisis, according to a new report published by the Rural Ontario Municipal Association (ROMA). The paper, titled Fill the Gaps Closer to Home, was presented at the 2024 ROMA Conference held in Toronto Jan. 21 to 23. It calls for different approaches and solutions to help bring […]
Two face gun, drug and stolen property charges
Two Consecon residents face gun and drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a Salem Road residence Thursday, Jan. 25. Members of the OPP’s East Region Community Street Crime Unit charged the two in a joint operation including the Prince Edward County, Lennox & Addington County, Quinte West, Frontenac, and Madoc Community Street […]
Fire damage to shed and garage estimated at $50,000
Firefighters from Carrying Place, Consecon and Ameliasburgh arrived to a fully involved structure fire that consumed a shed and extended into a nearby garage. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue had responded to the blaze Sunday, Jan. 21 at about 2:32 p.m. on Harbard Road, off Gardenville Road. The cause has been determined as accidental. […]
County another step toward friendship with Ukraine community
It takes a long time to make an official friend. Council approved a proposed ‘Friendship Policy’ to begin its first friendship agreement – with Krasyliv Territorial Community, Ukraine. It was hoped the friendship would enable exchanges of information and community support to assist in the recovery of the Ukrainian community. The motion was in response […]
Council seeks more information about installing speed cameras
Speed cameras may be coming to Prince Edward County “safety zones”. At Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, councillor Sam Grosso gained support to investigate what is involved with establishing an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program in which cameras capture images of vehicles travelling in excess of the posted speed limit. Council is to receive […]
Wellington water pipes move forward; council seeks review of rest of costs
Council will move forward with installation of the new Wellington watermain and sewer pipes infrastructure having awarded a $16 million contract to Clearway Construction at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Investments such as the one we’re talking about tonight are absolutely critical,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Is is somewhat eye-watering when you look at the numbers? Yes, […]
