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Thursday, March 13th, 2025

Road will not be extended through residents’ homes and properties

Residents of Ridge Road and County Roads 10 and 1 waited just over two months to get assurance there will not be a road built through their homes and properties. Council declared Tuesday night that a vision for an extension of County Road 22 from the base of the road to the heights would be […]

Past a cold Wednesday, is more sun and a double digit temperature weekend

March Break has brought plenty of sunshine so far this week, bringing people and pups out to enjoys walking along the road, beach and through the forest trail at Sandbanks Provincial Park. Above normal temperatures have been full of sunshine so far, with Wednesday being the only day forecast for cooler, more seasonal temperatures (high […]

Noise concerns over event venue proposal at Cherry Valley

By Sharon Harrison Five motel suites, nine glamping tent accommodations and a three-bedroom cottage are proposed for a waterfront property located at 4 County Road 18 and 89 Sandy Lane in Cherry Valley designated tourist corridor. The proposed re-development includes the construction of a new event venue building for up to 100 people for the […]

“Spring Forward”

Roll your clocks forward one hour at bedtime tonight as Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday. “Spring Forward” weekend is also a good time to remember to check, clean and test smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Clean smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors with a vacuum or compressed air; replace batteries, and […]

Revised plans for children’s camp development on natural core land approved

By Sharon Harrison The development of a year-round children’s camp for up to 531 guests proposed on a 32.8-hectare property situated on the north-eastern shore of West Lake (with 700-metres of shoreline frontage) received approval by council members, on the recommendation of planning staff, at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. A revised re-zoning recommended […]

Expect nuisance flooding with forecast heavy rainfall and snow melt

Environment Canada predicts more than 25mm of rainfall is possible in Prince Edward County overnight Tuesday through Wednesday and along with a warm 8 degrees C, and runoff from snowmelt, nuisance flooding can be expected. A special weather statement was issued Tuesday as the frozen ground is not as able to absorb expected rainfall Tuesday […]

LOCAL NEWS
Council supports review of planning department to “support streamlined process; improve service”
Council has supported an external review of the municipality’s planning department structure and processes. Councillor
Chamber of Commerce to receive $50,000 to boost County businesses, services
The County’s Chamber of Commerce will receive $50,000 from the municipality’s Tax Rate Stabilization Reserve
Councillor says CMHC funding policies for affordable housing exclude the County, and rural areas
Council has supported a resolution from councillor Phil St-Jean asking the Canada Mortgage and Housing
Noise concerns over event venue proposal at Cherry Valley
By Sharon Harrison Five motel suites, nine glamping tent accommodations and a three-bedroom cottage are
Rossmore sub-division proposal for million dollar homes
By Sharon Harrison Eleven single-detached, million dollar residential homes are proposed for a small residential
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AROUND THE HORN
Sixth annual PEC Period Party promotes positive experience; donations and support
The grassroots advocacy group working toward the elimination of period poverty hosted its 6th annual
Active fun and learning replaces ‘children should whisper’ at the library
The Picton Branch Library has long been an active, exciting place for children and their
Council has dismissed its own policy with unusual disregard of the Official Plan
To the editor: In July of 2021 Prince Edward County received final approval of its
Bill and Marni Grieve cooked up meals for seniors for 15 years
As the oldest of five children, Bill Grieve’s chores included helping his parents prepare meals.
County nurse earns local love bursary to help earn degree
Cody-Rae Fowler, a registered practical nurse at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, has been
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COMING EVENTS
Line dancing, maple syrup, MAID information and more for seniors in March
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care
Rhythm, yoga, pop up books among March Break fun at the County libraries
Rhythm Kids Thursday, March 13 10-11 a.m. Wellington Branch Designed specifically for pre-K and early
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth
Free fitness in person or online – Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Prince Edward County Public Library is helping people with core and balance with a
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
Seniors are invited to take a healthy step in the direction of comfort with Community
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