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Council approves sale of former Queen Elizabeth school for housing, hub
By Sharon Harrison The re-development of the former Queen Elizabeth school property at 35 Barker Street, Picton took a step forward at a packed special council meeting held Monday evening at Shire Hall. In an 11-3 recorded vote (with councillors Nieman, Braney and Pennell opposed), council authorized the sale of the former school site, and […]
Federal election set for April 28
Prime Minister Mark Carney asked Governor General Mary Simon to dissolve parliament Sunday, and call a federal election for Monday, April 28. Carney was sworn in as prime minister March 14 and appointed a cabinet. MPs were to return to the house Monday, March 24 after parliament being prorogued on Jan. 6, following the resignation […]
Official plan amendments to align with updated provincial planning statement
By Sharon Harrison Changes to Prince Edward County’s official plan to align with Ontario government policy were approved by council Wednesday at the planning and development committee meeting. Intended as a general amendment, in short, the necessary changes will affect all properties in the municipality, to include various updates, such as permitting more additional dwelling […]
County evaluates pits and quarries, council approves recommendations
By Sharon Harrison An evaluation of the County’s pits and quarries, undertaken by the operational services department, was shared with council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, along with staff recommendations, all of which were approved by council. Staff’s recommendation is to end aggregate licensing for the Sophiasburgh quarry and two pits (Crowe and […]
Municipal work-site properties evaluated for rehabilitation, expansion or sale
By Sharon Harrison A staff report presented to council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, outlined numerous recommendations for maximizing the use of municipal properties as a cost-saving measure, especially as it relates to creating opportunities to better accommodate County staff. The proposed staff accommodation plan, from the recreation and community facilities department, […]
Council supports review of planning department to “support streamlined process; improve service”
Council has supported an external review of the municipality’s planning department structure and processes. Councillor Chris Braney sought the resolution at Tuesday night’s planning meeting, stating increased development applications and significant changes in planning legislation have placed pressure on the planning and development engineering staff involved in land use planning applications and review. “The development […]
Chamber of Commerce to receive $50,000 to boost County businesses, services
The County’s Chamber of Commerce will receive $50,000 from the municipality’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve to help deliver campaigns, workshops and outreach. Council at Tuesday night’s meeting heard the service agreement with the PEC Chamber will include: – undertaking a Buy Local campaign highlighting County business, services, manufacturers and suppliers; – promotion of transportation options […]
Road will not be extended through residents’ homes and properties
Residents of Ridge Road and County Roads 10 and 1 waited just over two months to get assurance there will not be a road built through their homes and properties. Council declared Tuesday night that a vision for an extension of County Road 22 from the base of the road to the heights would be […]
Councillor says CMHC funding policies for affordable housing exclude the County, and rural areas
MARCH 12: UPDATE: In response to the story about the resolution, CMHC Audrey-Anne Coulombe, Senior Officer, Media Relations, said CMHC is confident in the data produced as part of its Rental Market Survey and its methodology. (see below story) MARCH 11: Council has supported a resolution from councillor Phil St-Jean asking the Canada Mortgage and […]
Noise concerns over event venue proposal at Cherry Valley
By Sharon Harrison Five motel suites, nine glamping tent accommodations and a three-bedroom cottage are proposed for a waterfront property located at 4 County Road 18 and 89 Sandy Lane in Cherry Valley designated tourist corridor. The proposed re-development includes the construction of a new event venue building for up to 100 people for the […]
