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Proposed resort development near Consecon to bring 134 hotel units
By Sharon Harrison Thirty-two hotel buildings and six multi-unit villas (for a total of 38 accommodation buildings) are proposed to bring about 134 bedrooms to a new commercial resort development on a 57-hectare property bordering a length of Loyalist Parkway, near Consecon, Along with the accommodation villas, the proposed development, Redtail East Hotel and […]
Council and CAO Wallace agree to end contract
Mayor Steve Ferguson announced today that County council and CAO Marcia Wallace have mutually agreed to end her contract. As a result, Ms. Wallace has resigned from the County of Prince Edward, effective April 30. The CAO role is the highest administrative position within the municipal structure and provides administrative oversight to the corporation. “We […]
Advance polls for federal election open all weekend
The federal election day is Monday, April 28. Advance voting takes place this weekend from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street East, Picton on: Friday, April 18 Saturday, April 19 Sunday, April 20 Monday, April 21 People can also vote at the local Elections Canada, (until […]
Question on structure of council to be on 2026 election ballot
By Sharon Harrison Council heard details of the steps required for adding a question to the ballot for next year’s municipal election as it pertains to the governance structure of council (size of council, ward boundaries, etc.). While council received the report from the corporate and legislative services department for information purposes only, during Thursday’s […]
County among 169 municipalities proposed for ‘strong mayor powers’
Prince Edward County is among 169 more municipalities proposed to gain “strong mayor powers” from the province, effective May 1 “to help deliver on provincial priorities, such as building more homes, transit and other infrastructure across Ontario.” Also on the list are nearby municipalities of Bancroft, Brighton, Cobourg, Greater Napanee, Port Hope and Quinte West. […]
Council approves soccer association shed as project of community interest
The Prince Edward County Soccer Association will be moving forward with plans to build replace a shed with council approval Tuesday night to be a project of community interest, which allows receipts to be given for donations. Council also approved the use of security cameras at the shed to deter vandalism. In their deputation, David […]
Bay of Quinte MPP takes on parliamentary assistant role
Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp has received the role of Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Premier Doug Ford announced his team of parliamentary assistants, who will support cabinet, on Monday. “It is my pleasure to welcome Ontario’s new and returning team of parliamentary assistants, who will step […]
Retiring PEC OPP commander proud of policing achievements; seeks public opinion
The countdown to retirement is on for Sergeant John Hatch, Prince Edward OPP Detachment Commander, and his final duties mirror those he was given when he first arrived on the job. “When I took over in May 2017, the very first thing they said was, ‘Here, you have to write the detachment action plan.’ And […]
Revised zoning bylaw outlines how property owners can develop their property
By Sharon Harrison A revised 395-page Comprehensive Zoning Bylaw document, which sets out rules for how land in Prince Edward County is used and developed, was presented to council Wednesday evening at the planning and development committee meeting. Property owners are encouraged to familiarize themselves with it, especially if they are intending to develop their […]
Quinte Conservation closes all trails during clean up from ice storm
The ice storm that moved through the Quinte region over the weekend has caused damage to many of Quinte Conservation’s trails, forcing a temporary closure of each conservation area. Trails in Prince Edward County include Beaver Meadow, Little Bluff, Macaulay Mountain and Massassauga Point. Field operations staff are working to clear hazard trees, but this […]
