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Sidewalk patios to continue this summer, with reduced fees

Sidewalk patios to continue this summer, with reduced fees

By Sharon Harrison Council approves continuing temporary outdoor sidewalk patios in Picton and Wellington for another season. At Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, council also approved minor bylaw updates designed to streamline the program for both participating businesses who apply for a licence, and the municipality. The good news for participating businesses for the […]

Wellington beach fee to be eliminated; review of boat launches coming

Wellington beach fee to be eliminated; review of boat launches coming

By Sharon Harrison The summer fee for folks to get into Wellington beach is to be eliminated in exchange for better monitoring. First introduced in 2021, the $10 per person beach admission fee had been in effect from early June to mid-September on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), for those age 16 years-plus. […]

Medical Officer of Health explains investigation into 'voluntary' merger of three local boards of health

Medical Officer of Health explains investigation into ‘voluntary’ merger of three local boards of health

County councillors were updated Tuesday night on investigation into a “voluntary” merger of three local boards of health. Dr. Ethan Toumishey, Medical Officer of Health and CEO for Hastings Prince Edward Public Health, (HPEPH) presented an update on the ongoing work of the Tri-Board Voluntary Committee. The committee is exploring the feasibility of a voluntary […]

County prepared to treat eclipse event like a busy summer weekend

County prepared to treat eclipse event like a busy summer weekend

The County of Prince Edward will not be hosting any official viewing events for the total solar eclipse on April 8, however, it does intend to be ready to manage crowds should they converge. PEC Fire Chief Chad Brown told council Tuesday night “the County may be an attractive destination to view the eclipse based […]

Councillors appointed to Wellington Town Hall Expressions of Interest Working Group

Councillors appointed to Wellington Town Hall Expressions of Interest Working Group

UPDATE MARCH 12: Following much discussion about the pros and cons of public consultation before or following expressions of interest on the Wellington Town Hall, council Tuesday night agreed it will move forward with appointments to the working group and added positions for two members of the public. The purpose of the group is to […]

County fire looking forward to new emergency call dispatch system

County fire looking forward to new emergency call dispatch system

By Sue Capon County residents have come a long way from hearing air raid sirens blare from their community fire hall to summon firefighters into action. Come Tuesday, March 26, Prince Edward County will join nearly 30 other municipalities that have moved their emergency call dispatch services to St. Catharines Fire Services (including Quinte West, […]

Lavender new CEO for Cottagers' Associations

Lavender new CEO for Cottagers’ Associations

The Board of Directors of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations (FOCA) has announced the appointment of Lesley Lavender to the position of Chief Executive Officer effective April 1, 2024. Lavender has been the CEO of the Prince Edward County Chamber of Commerce for the past five years. The Chamber is welcoming applicants for the […]

Rural municipalities being shut-out for housing funding: Mayor

Rural municipalities being shut-out for housing funding: Mayor

Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson wants a review of current and future National Housing Strategy programs stating he’s troubled that efforts by the County, and other rural communities to build affordable housing, are being shut out. The County last week learned its $14.2 million application was denied by Canada Mortgage and Housing’s (CMHC’s) Housing […]

County denied CMHC funding to support affordable housing

County denied CMHC funding to support affordable housing

The County of Prince Edward’s application for $14.2 million through the Accelerator Housing Fund to support local affordable housing initiatives has been unsuccessful. The municipality applied for funding to support a variety of needs including the redevelopment of Queen Elizabeth School, extension of the secondary suite program, and investment in transitional and worker housing. In […]

Campaign results in promise to build new structure for Barn Swallows

Campaign results in promise to build new structure for Barn Swallows

UPDATE FEB. 28: The work of local naturalists and support of the public has resulted in a commitment by the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) to erect a Barn Swallow alternate nesting structure at the site of the former nesting shed at Point Traverse by March 31. Cheryl Anderson reports the culmination of the campaign during […]

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