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PECI honours its athletes in celebration of sports
Story and photos by Desirée DeCoste Prince Edward Collegiate Institute’s (PECI) finest and sharpest athletes gleamed on stage during a celebration of sports this week at Picton’s Regent Theatre. “I think it’s important that even though we are here this evening and we’re going to be hearing some great things about our students and our […]
Council kills further work on fire station moves and closures – for now
UPDATE JUNE 15: Prince Edward County councillors were clear they were not going to further discuss recommendations presented to move or close community fire halls. However, costs and more decisions will need to come back to Shire Hall eventually. Council, at its committee of the whole meeting Thursday afternoon, voted to discontinue the Emergency Management […]
Former Wellington arena (Duke Dome) demolished
UPDATE JUNE 15: And, it’s gone. UPDATE JUNE 12: Demolition of the former Wellington arena continues. JUNE 7 UPDATE: The site of the former Wellington arena looked much different Wednesday afternoon as demolition is proceeding quickly now, with more rumble remaining than building standing. – Sharon Harrison photos – Demolition resumes at former Wellington arena […]
Phase two of historic Crystal Palace renovation approved
A $352,312 contract for the second of a three-phase revitalization for the Crystal Palace and fruit growers’ building was awarded to Trilith Contracting at Tuesday’s night’s council meeting. The company was among four bids received for phase two. As some work was added to phase two, remaining funds of $230,748 from phase one were transferred […]
County Road 49 fund seeks $10 million in public donations
Council has declared County Road 49 a project of community interest to raise $10 million in donations and issue receipts for income tax purposes. The declaration allows the launch of a community benefit fund to accept donations from residents and businesses toward funding up to one-third (estimated $10 million) of the projected $29.5 million rehabilitation […]
Climate change planning an urgent priority for council, to tackle ‘wicked problems’
Story by Sharon Harrison The haze in the sky blocking out the sun’s rays, the distinct smell of smoke hanging heavy in the air, all right here in Prince Edward County, all a result of the raging forest fires in Quebec, seemed a fitting introduction to Don Wilford’s deputation on climate change planning. “I, like […]
Poor air quality due to smoke may last most of week
UPDATE JUNE 6: Environment Canada and Ontario’s Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks have issued a joint special air quality statement for regions within Hastings and Prince Edward counties. High levels of air pollution have developed due to smoke from forest fires, and poor air quality may persist through most of this week. Conditions […]
County youth art at Picton park paints theme of belonging
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Local youth, and their inspirational and unique expression of art, formed the theme of a new mural project unveiled to the public at Benson Park. What began as an idea during the pandemic, the youth mural project, entitled ‘Do You Belong Here: Open Minds Open Hearts’, is a collaboration […]
Hat trick for County’s Rob Legge competing on world bicycle stage
The County’s Rob Legge will take on world’s best bicyclists in his category this summer in Scotland. Legge, for the third consecutive year, has won his age category (now 75-79) in a qualifying race. Last week he won at the CHEAHA Challenge Bike Race in Jacksonville Alabama, a Union Cycliste International qualifying event for the […]
Picton Main construction starts June 5 with detours in place
A new Picton Main Street construction project is to begin Monday, June 5 with detours in place. The project, which will span from Johnson Street to 250 metres east of Spencer Street, includes the following work: – Installation of new underground infrastructure including watermains, sanitary sewers, and storm sewers. – Roadway reconstruction with new concrete […]
