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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 […]
Rossmore sub-division proposal for million dollar homes
By Sharon Harrison Eleven single-detached, million dollar residential homes are proposed for a small residential sub-division at 579 County Road 28 in Rossmore (Ameliasburgh ward). Details of the development proposal were learned at Wednesday’s special planning and development statutory committee meeting. The applicant (Fernbridge Investments Ltd. and Long Arrow Investments Ltd.) has filed applications (second […]
$50,000 reward related to man missing for five years
It has now been five years since Jonathan Fowler went missing. Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) investigators are confident someone has a crucial piece of information that will resolve the case. Today, the OPP stated a $50,000 reward is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of those responsible for his disappearance. […]
Revised plans for children’s camp development on natural core land approved
By Sharon Harrison The development of a year-round children’s camp for up to 531 guests proposed on a 32.8-hectare property situated on the north-eastern shore of West Lake (with 700-metres of shoreline frontage) received approval by council members, on the recommendation of planning staff, at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. A revised re-zoning recommended […]
Fire quickly contained to small area of home
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on County Road 17 near Storms Road shortly after 9 a.m. Monday morning. The fire extended through the roof and second floor of the home, but fire crews were able to knock down the flames quickly and contain the fire to a small area […]
County speeding up work on Wellington Main
The municipality is accelerating construction on the Wellington trunkline project, planning a ramped-up schedule for the new trunk watermain and trunk sanitary sewer to reopen Wellington Main Street to traffic several weeks earlier than anticipated. “We are striving to minimize the impact this work has on the driving public, local residents, and the business community […]
Bay of Quinte re-elects PC Tyler Allsopp; province sees third majority win for Doug Ford
Bay of Quinte riding voters have re-affirmed their choice of Tyler Allsopp to continue carrying the PC Party blue flag here as member of provincial parliament. “Thank you Bay of Quinte for your confidence in me,” said Allsopp. “I’m excited to return to Queen’s Park to continue to serve you as we protect Ontario in […]
Community gets virtual glimpse at County’s new hospital
By Sharon Harrison The County’s new build will be the first all mass timber acute care hospital in North America, and architect Jason-Emery Groen was excited to tell the community about the unique project, and its many special features. The update also spoke to construction activities and highlighted key milestones of the $153.8 million […]
Mainly future zoning concerns for proposed 20-cottage West Lake resort
By Sharon Harrison Details of a year-round, high-quality tourist commercial establishment proposed for 1874 County Road 12 (designated a tourism corridor) at West Lake were outlined at Wednesday’s planning and development statutory committee meeting. West Lake Lodge Ltd., operating as Dunes Lookout Resort, has submitted an application (second submission) for a zoning bylaw amendment to […]
Picton Marina sub lease to be terminated
The Picton Marina sub-lease is to be terminated due to non-compliance by the current tenant and the search for a new operator for the 2025 season will be under way once council ratifies the motion at its Feb. 25 meeting. In his report to Committee of the Whole Thursday, Director of Operational Services Troy Gilmour […]
