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Province extends state of emergency; hydro rate now higher
Ontario is extending the provincial Declaration of Emergency to June 30 but Premier Ford insisted it does not mean the province’s re-opening will be put ‘on hold’. The state of emergency was approved by the legislature on Tuesday as the provincial government continues to respond to the coronavirus pandemic. “We are not out of the […]
Road resurfacing projects to begin June 1
County staff and contractors are to begin road resurfacing work on Monday, June 1. Pulverizing of the existing hardtop surface on several area roads is expected over the next 10 days. The work may cause minor traffic delays and create noise and dust. Following pulverizing, work is to continue on the roads in preparation for […]
Musician keeps the music playing with ‘Crazy Covid World’ fundraiser for hospital
Click to play a clip from ‘Crazy Covid World’ by Fraser Hardman Some musicians have decided to take five during the pandemic. Others are getting creative. Well known County musician, Fraser Hardman, and his wife Robyn have co-written a song about the coronavirus that will benefit the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation. “My wife […]
Free parking and one curbside garbage bag extended to June 30
The County has extended several temporary measures for parking and garbage until June 30, 2020 in response to COVID-19. Free parking in Picton will continue through June 30, 2020. A staff report is to come forward at the June 11 Committee of the Whole meeting to inform the approach to parking fees in Picton beyond […]
Retailers propose temporary changes to patio and parking bylaws
Hospitality and retail sectors in the County’s core commercial areas seek council’s approval of ideas to expand physical-distanced service once they’re allowed to re-open in the COVID-19 pandemic. That sector of the Mayor’s Economic Recovery Team is suggesting temporary amendments to the sidewalk patio bylaw that cancel fees, allows additional seating outside, and eliminate select […]
COVID-19 pandemic galvanizes need for better internet in the County
Prince Edward County CAO Marcia Wallace is proposing a plan to seek better, and broader, internet throughout the municipality. “This gap in infrastructure has become all the more noticeable given the COVID-19 pandemic and the move to on-line platforms for a range of services from health care to education, to e-commerce,” her report states. Her […]
Province extending emergency orders to June 9
The Ontario government is extending all emergency orders in force under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act until June 9 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Current emergency orders include the closure of outdoor playgrounds, play structures and equipment, public swimming pools and outdoor water facilities, as well as bars and restaurants – except for takeout […]
Sub-division draft plan calls for 13 lots at Stinson Block
Municipal staff recommend a draft plan for a subdivision on Stinson Block Road be brought back to council following public consultation. The proposal for 13 lots accessed by a new street connecting to Stinson Block Road was filed with Development Services in July 2019. The north side land is currently vacant and the south side […]
Picton BIA seeks free parking for remainder of 2020
A request to continue free parking downtown Picton for the remainder of the year will come before council Tuesday at its virtual meeting. Sarah Doiron, Picton BIA manager, notes in her deputation that parking surveys had been under way before the COVID-19 pandemic to seek ways to address concerns. “Now we are operating very differently, […]
Proposal for partnership for Picton and Wellington marinas
Council will consider a proposal to lease the operations of the Picton and Wellington marinas for five-years when members meet virtually Tuesday night. CJ Thompson was the lone proposal responding to the municipality’s call for expression of interest. Thompson, through his company Tenacity Capital, proposes to continue services currently provided, and expand through a public […]
