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Councillors support effort to grow more support for food in schools
With unanimous council support, the County has joined other cities across the nation to endorse the Coalition for Healthy School Food mission advocating for a Canada-wide school food program. There was also support for the more local effort to raise funds and knowledge about Food for Learning programs. The resolution was brought forward by councillor […]
Council approves fire dispatch contract with 15-year deal
UPDATE: Approved. Council is expected to approve Prince Edward County fire dispatch services to the city of St. Catharines for a second time this year at Tuesday’s night’s meeting – this time for a 15-year contract. The original five-year contract approved in spring was cancelled, stated Fire Chief Chad Brown in his report to council, […]
Wellington’s Belleville Street to be “gateway” to large Cork and Vine sub-division
By Sharon Harrison “This is a 20-year project, but we have tens of millions of dollars of sales today,” said Kaitlin Corporation’s Devon Daniell, referring to Wellington’s proposed new Cork and Vine sub-division development. “If that sewer was ready today, we would be out there tomorrow,” he said, noting that with significant sales already (and […]
New facilities board means Mt. Tabor won’t need another fight to stay alive
A new municipal agreement means the Mount Tabor Playhouse won’t be fighting for its existence for a third time since municipal amalgamation. Council has approved the creation of a South Marysburgh Facilities Association board to manage the operation of community buildings in Milford. Most important will be the installation of a sprinkler system at Mount […]
Victim lost $17,000 to bank fraud scammer; employee helped prevent further loss
An employee at Rexall in Picton went above and beyond to convince a person not to become a victim of scam involving gift cards. Prince Edward OPP Acting Sergeant Aaron Miller said a report was received last week from an individual who said they lost $17,000 to scammers. “The individual received a call from someone […]
Victim of lottery scam lost ‘substantial’ amount of money
Prince Edward OPP are warning residents to to be alert to fraud attempts following an incident late last month where a family lost money in a fake lottery scam. OPP received a report Aug. 21 from a victim who was advised they had won the lottery. “After further discussion with the suspect, they convinced the […]
Wellington water woes pour out over costs, what-ifs and complicated process
By Sharon Harrison “The biggest question in the room that everyone is worried about is, what if they don’t come?” asked one Wellington on the Lake resident who took to the podium. “What if they don’t come, what if they don’t build?” The Wellington water and wastewater infrastructure public information meeting held at the Wellington […]
County applies for millions in federal funding to support affordable housing
The County has applied for more than $14.2 million in federal government funding to support local affordable housing initiatives. The Housing Accelerator Fund, a government of Canada grant administered by the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC), provides funding to local governments to encourage initiatives aimed at increasing housing supply and the development of affordable […]
Council’s request of $3 million in budget savings unlikely without unwanted cuts to services
The municipality will be hard-pressed to find $3 million in savings from the upcoming 2024 budget without significant changes or cuts to services – a move staff note is counter to the County’s new strategic plan and counter to expectations expressed from the community to do more, not less. CAO Marcia Wallace presented findings from […]
New street sweeper on the way
A new street sweeper is on the way for the County following acceptance of a $461,597 tender bid from FST Canada Joe Johnson Equipment. Last summer, the County’s 2017 unit was involved in a collision and deemed a loss. Insurance coverage in the amount of $196,789 meant an additional $272,711 was required for replacement. The […]
