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Three-phase detours/restrictions for Picton Main reconstruction begin May 7
On Tuesday, May 7, construction will begin on the underground services along Picton Main Street from McFarland Drive to Spencer Street. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, May 24. To facilitate this work, temporary lane reductions along with a road closure will be implemented. During the closure / lane reduction, local traffic […]
Several full closures of Skyway Bridge planned May 6-10 and weekend May 11-13
UPDATED: Several full closures of Highway 49 over the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge are planned for the following dates and times – all from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.: • From 9 p.m. Monday, May 6 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, May 7 • From 9 p.m. Tuesday, May 7 to 6 a.m. Wednesday, May […]
Celebrate return of the birds at PEPtBO Spring Birding Festival – May 10-12
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) invites all to celebrate the return of birds during the annual Spring Birding Festival. Set against the backdrop of peak spring migration and the natural beauty of Prince Edward Point, the festival offers a unique opportunity for bird lovers of all ages and levels of expertise to share […]
Crack sealing starts the season of road work ahead
Crack sealing on various road surfaces in the County is set to begin Thursday, May 2. The municipality has retained a contractor to complete the work, which may result in minor traffic disruptions and single lane closures. Crack sealing is a maintenance technique to prevent water and debris from getting into existing cracks, protecting from […]
Expect increased pressure as new water tower is connected in Wellington
Better water pressure is on the way for all customers connected to the Wellington drinking water system (including the private system at Wellington on the Lake). Beginning Monday, April 29, the increase of the water pressure will take place over two weeks as a result of connecting the new water tower on Belleville Street to […]
Little Forests help replenish urban areas as gifts to the earth
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Trees, like people, prefer to live in communities. ‘We should not be planting trees, we should always be planting forests, even some little forests,” said Joyce Hostyn, who serves with Little Forests Kingston – which wants to transform the city into a nature positive, equitable city in a forest […]
Duarte Da Silva named Chamber CEO
The PEC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has appointed Duarte Da Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer. Duarte worked closely with Lesley Lavender, former CEO, to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities. Lavender, who served the chamber for five years, has moved on to become the CEO of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers […]
Where the Falcon Flies soars to win 2024 County Reads debate; author will visit
By Sharon Harrison Soaring to success as the winner of the 2024 County Reads Debate was Adam Shoalts’ book, Where the Falcon Flies, presented by County-native Ernie Margetson. Margetson’s exploration of the title shares how Shoalts invites the reader to join him on an incredible journey as he walks away from his home on the […]
Earth Day a good day to sign up for Millennium Trail celebration
The PEC Trails Committee invites volunteers, ambassadors, donors, advocates and supporters to a “long over-due” celebration of the revitalization of the Millennium Trail. It was February 2017 when the Trails Committee and the municipality announced plans to upgrade 46km of the linear park and natural corridor for native plants, trees and a variety of wildlife. […]
New Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture president
Jason Courneyea has become the new president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, (PEFA) taking over the position from the long-serving John Thompson, who will now serve as past-president. Bob Rogers is first vice-president and Don Williams, second vice-president. Courneyea became a board member in 2018 and farms on Gilead Road in Bloomfield. The […]
