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Next steps to fix County Road 49 approved
UPDATE JULY 15: Option one approved by council with removal of the bike lanes as described in the report, (noting they would be better on an alternate route). The costs and designs would change in the next phase. JULY 14: The next step of many to fix County Road 49 (between the Skyway Bridge and […]
Surplus property off Disraeli to become Indigenous affordable housing project
The County will transfer a surplus property just off Disraeli Street in Picton to its Affordable Housing Corporation in support of Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte efforts to provide Indigenous youth affordable rental housing, many of which, council was told, work in Prince Edward County. The $2 transfer fee also includes a letter of […]
Phase one to fix essential rotting elements at Crystal Palace
Restoration of the cupola, footing and supports on the Crystal Palace is the first of a four-stage project to revitalize the historic building located at Picton’s fairgrounds. Two tenders were received for phase one work – the lowest from Knudsen Construction at $123,123 is being recommended to council Tuesday night. (UPDATE: Approved) In 2019 a […]
Pedestrian crossover construction in Wellington would take 2-3 weeks
County staff recommend Drew Harrison Haulage Ltd be accepted as the lowest tender bid to create a pedestrian crossover downtown Wellington. Three tenders were received ranging from $152,145 to $195,945 but amounts were lowered when a second option of milling existing asphalt and installing only a new top course of asphalt was deemed the most […]
Minor parking bylaw changes recommended to ‘reflect lessons learned’
UPDATE: Wellington core amendments: Adding no-parking restrictions on the entire south side of Water Street to better manage parking in this area. Adding no-parking restrictions on the north side of Niles Street between Maple Street and Wharf Street in Wellington to better allow for two-way traffic on this narrow road. Seasonal no-parking amendments: Amending the […]
Step three reopening begins July 16; gatherings indoors and out increase
Ontario is moving to Step Three of re-opening Friday, July 16 (five days earlier than expected) as targets for vaccinations have been surpassed. To enter Step Three, Ontario needed to have vaccinated 70 to 80 per cent of individuals 18 years of age or older with one dose and 25 per cent with two doses […]
More funding gives the County option to reconsider addressing Shire Hall upgrades
With the announcement today of joint funding from the federal and provincial government to improve municipal infrastructure, the County may reconsider how to improve live-streaming and tackle renovations at Shire Hall. Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis and MPP Todd Smith announced $199,174 in funding for the County from the COVID-19 Resilience Infrastructure Stream of […]
Love Your Lake program continues to seek greener future through litter cleanups
A Greener Future’s flagship program, Love Your Lake, reached its goal of picking up 100,000 pieces of litter along Lake Ontario – 3,930 pieces from nine locations along the shores of Prince Edward County. The Love Your Lake program, usually a public litter cleanup at 100 locations along Lake Ontario, was adapted to suit pandemic […]
Water sports park temporary re-zoning denied
By Sharon Harrison An application for temporary re-zoning for continued use of the water park, children’s day camp and a food stand at West Lake Water Sports on West Lake for this season has been denied. Councillor Kate McNaughton was unsuccessful in her attempt to put forward a motion to have the application referred back […]
Alison Kelly to be acclaimed NDP candidate
New Democrats in the Bay of Quinte have announced they will acclaim Alison Kelly as the NDP candidate for the 2022 provincial election at a meeting Monday evening. At a virtual media conference Monday afternoon, NDP Deputy Leader John Vanthof said he’s glad to welcome Kelly to the NDP family, switching from the Liberal Party […]
