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Two face gun, drug and stolen property charges
Two Consecon residents face gun and drug charges after police executed a search warrant at a Salem Road residence Thursday, Jan. 25. Members of the OPP’s East Region Community Street Crime Unit charged the two in a joint operation including the Prince Edward County, Lennox & Addington County, Quinte West, Frontenac, and Madoc Community Street […]
Fire damage to shed and garage estimated at $50,000
Firefighters from Carrying Place, Consecon and Ameliasburgh arrived to a fully involved structure fire that consumed a shed and extended into a nearby garage. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue had responded to the blaze Sunday, Jan. 21 at about 2:32 p.m. on Harbard Road, off Gardenville Road. The cause has been determined as accidental. […]
County another step toward friendship with Ukraine community
It takes a long time to make an official friend. Council approved a proposed ‘Friendship Policy’ to begin its first friendship agreement – with Krasyliv Territorial Community, Ukraine. It was hoped the friendship would enable exchanges of information and community support to assist in the recovery of the Ukrainian community. The motion was in response […]
Council seeks more information about installing speed cameras
Speed cameras may be coming to Prince Edward County “safety zones”. At Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, councillor Sam Grosso gained support to investigate what is involved with establishing an Automated Speed Enforcement (ASE) Program in which cameras capture images of vehicles travelling in excess of the posted speed limit. Council is to receive […]
Wellington water pipes move forward; council seeks review of rest of costs
Council will move forward with installation of the new Wellington watermain and sewer pipes infrastructure having awarded a $16 million contract to Clearway Construction at Tuesday night’s meeting. “Investments such as the one we’re talking about tonight are absolutely critical,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “Is is somewhat eye-watering when you look at the numbers? Yes, […]
Proposed tourist resort in North Marysburgh gains re-zoning approval
By Sharon Harrison A re-zoning application for development of a three- (or maybe four) season tourist resort on County Road 7, overlooking Adolphus Reach gained approval at Wednesday evening’s lengthy five-hour council meeting, by a vote of 7-5. The outcome came despite extensive neighbour commentary – all expressing opposition to the proposed re-zoning, as […]
County support gives Uride, and taxi companies, a lift
UPDATE JAN 10: Council reversed its previous decision and has approved support for the Uride ride hailing service for another season in the County. Support includes an up to $30,000 wage subsidy to be paid from the Municipal Accommodations Tax (MAT), and continuation of Uride exemptions from the taxi bylaw. Councillors Brad Nieman and Phil […]
Official plan amendment for Base31 development moves forward
UPDATE JAN 10: The bylaw to amend the official plan was approved without further discussion at council’s meeting Jan. 11. By Sharon Harrison One of the biggest development decisions, potentially, in the County’s history will move forward should it gain final approval at the next regular council meeting. (UPDATED: Council’s meeting has been moved to […]
‘There’s more that unites us, than divides us’: Mayor’s New Year’s levee 2024
While Prince Edward County’s community spirit is worthy of celebration, Mayor Steve Ferguson noted it has also been tested over the past few years with the COVID-19 pandemic, and more recently, economic challenges. “But I truly believe that there is more that unites us, than divides us,” he stated during his address to the public, […]
Fire on Treasure Cove Road spread to three structures
The cause of a fire affecting multiple structures on Treasure Cove Road this afternoon is under investigation. Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue attended the on Treasure Cove Road at approximately 1:30 pm on Friday, January 5. Two structures were on fire when Prince Edward County Fire & Rescue arrived at about 1:30 p.m. Friday, […]
