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Former supporters of downsizing ask council to rethink another trip down expensive rabbit hole
UPDATE: Following much discussion on how much focus the motion is on governance and planning for the future, as opposed to focus on council size and ward boundaries, council agreed, in an 8-5 vote, to direct the CAO and clerk to: develop a terms of reference and report outlining the guiding principles, scope, timing and cost […]
Real estate sales cool in February; County prices still hot
There were fewer home sales in Prince Edward County in February 2023 than the same month last year, and the average price was up 12.9 per cent – to more than a million dollars. The Quinte & District Association of Realtors (QDAR) report for last month notes 17 home sales in the County, with an […]
Wilson Road home destroyed in fire; friends set up Go Fund Me page to help
Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue responded to a structure fire on Wilson Road shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday night. Fire Chief Chad Brown states two occupants were home at the time of the fire, and escaped without injury. “The structure was fully involved when crews arrived and took about an hour and a half […]
More funding to boost Nurse Practitioner-led Clinic in Belleville
Base funding for the Belleville Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic (BNPLC) to expand access to primary care within the Quinte region was announced Friday by Todd Smith, MPP for Bay of Quinte. The Ministry of Health is providing the BNPLC up to $209,800 in pro-rated additional base funding for 2022-2023 and up to $839,200 in annualized base […]
Summer tourism management plan addresses parking ‘pain points’; staffing, passes
Summer tourism plans in Prince Edward County will look much the same as last year if tweaks and suggestions presented by staff are approved at the March 14 council meeting. The parking fine “pain point” for residents and tourists was discussed extensively at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. Staff recommend keeping $400 fines for […]
WI empowering women to make a difference for more than 100 years
By Sharon Harrison When it comes to everyday things such as the mandatory stopping for school buses with flashing lights, the painting of white lines on roads, and signage at railway crossings, many people may not be aware that credit must go to the Women’s Institute. Changes and improvements to make a better and safer […]
Council supports regional plan for affordable housing
Prince Edward County council is supporting a plan that seeks to build thousands of affordable housing units across Eastern Ontario. The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EWOC) ‘7 in ‘7 regional housing plan was presented at Tuesday night’s council meeting by Renfrew County Warden Bonnie Clark, out-going Hastings County CAO Jim Pine and Hastings County Warden […]
Councillor seeks support to review size of council
Prince Edward County could be reviewing the size council again. Hiller councillor Chris Braney announced a notice of motion at Tuesday night’s meeting that he plans to put forward March 14 to seek support to review the current governance of council – at 13 councillors plus a mayor. “During the recent election campaign, one of […]
Tender granted to demolish former Wellington arena
Budget Environmental Disposal Inc, of Hamilton, was the winning bidder of nine companies vying to demolish the former Wellington arena. Council awarded the $196,902 contract Tuesday night in the next step toward the affordable housing project by the Prince Edward County Affording Housing Corporation (PECAHC). The demolition will make way for the construction of a […]
Join conversations about the future of Prince Edward County
UPDATE FEB. 27: The town hall for the community plan, scheduled for Feb. 27, is now planned for Tuesday, March 7. Mayor Steve Ferguson has opted to change the meeting date due to the winter weather travel advisory that is in effect for tonight, February 27. “Out of an abundance of caution, I have asked […]
