All Entries in the "Local News" Category
Proposed bylaw aims to protect County trees
By Sharon Harrison “Trees that get planted on municipal property are a public asset… We want to protect our public assets,” said Sarah Crawford in response to an agenda item on tree protection at last Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. A tree planting volunteer, and part of the Neighbourwoods team, Crawford said there’s “trees […]
Base31 development plans come with many questions from residents
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Base31 developers expect shovels in the ground in spring 2025, beginning what they hope is the first of 7,500 units spanning a 25-year-plus timeframe around the old army camp formerly known as Loch Sloy. Presented at a public information meeting Wednesday evening was an outline of Base31’s proposed re-development […]
Habitat for Humanity affordable housing project moves a step forward
A sale of a parcel of land on Bowery Street and part of Delhi Park to Habitat for Humanity will become an affordable housing project in Picton as council officially approved its sale Tuesday. The $31,362 sale covers the cost of environmental assessment the municipality undertook to confirm the land is suitable for a housing […]
Park land improvements move to 2024 budget talks
Proposals to improve parks in the County will be coming forward for 2024 budget talks. Council received a report showing a balance of $786,447 in the Cash-in-Lieu of Parkland Reserve Fund as of Dec. 31, 2022. A new requirement by the province states municipalities must spend 60 per cent of their parkland funds within a […]
Pinecrest Housing severances to help with CMHC funding
By Sharon Harrison Progress for the re-development of the former Pinecrest Elementary school in Bloomfield is moving forward slowly – this week with an application to sever and re-zone lands presented at the County’s planning and development meeting Wednesday. The move inches the project another small step closer to its goal of providing affordable housing. […]
Section of Hwy 62 re-opened following collision
UPDATE: Highway 62 has reopened Both lanes of Highway 62 near Cannery Road are closed following a two-vehicle collision. Highway 62 will remain closed to all traffic in both directions between Cannery Road and County Road 2 until further notice. The OPP are securing the scene of the collision for an investigation. Heavy truck traffic […]
Missing teen located safe
UPDATE: The missing 17 year old from Picton has been located safely. OPP are asking for the public’s assistance in the search for a missing teen last seen in Picton Monday afternoon near the high school. The 17-year-old identified as Gregory is described as white, 5’6″ tall with a thin build and short, dirty blond […]
A giant, joyful day at Wellington Pumpkinfest
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It could be said the annual County pumpkin festival is all about giant pumpkins, but without question, it is also about its traditionally joyful parade. The Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest saw thousands line Wellington’s Main Street to take in its well-loved and much-enjoyed parade Saturday morning, and it did […]
New long-term care home ready to move to next phase; County awaits provincial funding news
The County’s $97 million long-term care home development is ready to move to the schematic design phase. But without subsidy funding from the province, it is a need the municipality cannot afford. Between grants and interest free loans if the subsidy is extended, it is possible the project could be completed at no net cost […]
No injuries in house fire on Kleinsteuber
Crews from Prince Edward County Fire Stations 1 and 2 responded to a early morning house fire on Kleinsteuber Parks Road Thursday, Oct. 12. Firefighters arrived at about 2:45 a.m. to a working structure fire that took about 30 minutes to bring under control. Fire Chief Chad Brown said all occupants exited the house safely, […]
