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Person charged in lottery fraud
Following a fraud investigation this week, Prince Edward OPP remind the public that you never have to pay to collect winnings from a legitimate lottery. On Jan. 27, officers began a fraud investigation after it was reported an elderly person was potentially being duped into believing they had won the lottery. As a result, a […]
Environmental groups say significant wetlands is ‘wrong place’ for children’s camp
By Sharon Harrison “The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) is well aware of the healing power of nature, and of the merit of the Campfire Circle camps, and what they provide to critically ill children and their families,” stated PECFNs Amy Bodman. “Nevertheless, PECFN cannot support this application because we believe it is in […]
Province kicks in nearly $20M to fix County Road 49
The funds to fix County Road 49 are more than half way in place as the province announced Friday afternoon it would contribute nearly $20 million toward the rehabilitation project last estimated to cost $52.3 million. “Today we are formally coming to the table to fix County Road 49,” said Tyler Allsopp, Bay of Quinte’s […]
Premier Ford confirms snap provincial election call
Premier Doug Ford confirmed this morning he will call an early provincial election next Wednesday, stating he needs a new mandate to deal with U.S. President Donald Trump. “I’ll be seeing the lieutenant governor on Tuesday,” said Ford, at a press conference for a transit expansion project in Brampton, Friday. “We need a mandate from […]
New 911 dispatch system to prioritize calls
Paramedic services across South Eastern Ontario – including Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services in the County – will see a new triage system for 9-1-1 calls implemented on Wednesday, Feb. 5. People who call 9-1-1 for a medical emergency, should expect to answer new, detailed questions about each patient’s condition. Paramedics will respond to urgent and life-threatening […]
56-unit sub-division proposed for Wellington outskirts called “premature”
By Sharon Harrison On a vacant grassy field abutting Lake Ontario on the western fringes of Wellington, developer Wellington Lakeside Ltd. (owned by North York-based Kaitlin Corporation – the same developer of the proposed Cork and Vine development in Wellington), plans to build 56 dwelling units. Wellington Lakeside has submitted applications (first-submission) for draft plan […]
County declares significant weather event over
UPDATE JAN. 21: The County ended its weather declaration Tuesday afternoon, noting the weather has subsided. Crews will continue to work to clear roads over the next several days. JAN. 20: With flurries and snow squalls expected to continue overnight Monday and into Tuesday, the municipality has declared a ‘significant weather event’ – especially related […]
Association shares concern construction will destroy Waring’s Creek
By Sharon Harrison “We might destroy Waring’s Creek just in the construction phase,” stated Les Stanfield, a stream and landscape ecologist, referring to the two large proposed development projects poised for the sensitive agricultural lands along Sandy Hook Road, which form part of the Waring’s Creek watershed. “Thirty-two years of restoration work on Waring’s Creek […]
Civic recognition honours foodbank founder Linda Downey
Mayor Steve Ferguson declared Prince Edward County council took great pride in recognizing Wellington’s Linda Downey for her exemplary level of volunteerism as the founder and president (now retired) of the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank. “You met those in need with kindness and comfort and went beyond simply being charitable and became a mechanism through which […]
County mayor elected vice-chair of Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus
The Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) has elected Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson as its vice-chair for the 2025 term. The EOWC is a non-profit organization advocating for 13 member municipalities across Eastern Ontario. It champions regional municipal priorities and works with the government, businesses, non-profit organizations, Indigenous leaders, the media, and the public […]
