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County looking at five sites to bring green bin collection in-house
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It costs the municipality $250,000 to $300,000 every year to pick-up and dispose of some 780 tonnes of food waste in its curbside collection – amounts that are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The construction of a County-operated facility is an option being considered to potentially […]
Public Health favours merger with two other boards
Today, the Hastings Prince Edward Board of Health voted in support of the intent to merge with Kingston, Frontenac, and Lennox & Addington Public Health (KFL&APH) and Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health (LGLDH) to create the South East Health Unit. In August 2023, the Ministry of Health announced plans to strengthen the public health […]
New Barn Swallow nesting structure erected at Prince Edward Point
Barn Swallows are expected to begin arriving at Prince Edward Point in April and thanks to efforts of local naturalists and support of the public, their new home is waiting. Members and supporters of South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) and Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) were elated […]
Council approves loan up to $5 million to move affordable projects forward
UPDATE: Council voted 9-5 in favour of the request for a $5 million loan to support continued pre-construction activities, and the declaration of Projects of Community Interest for two affordable housing projects. Much discussion ensued balancing the need to move forward years of effort and the need to be cautious and seek further options. Noted […]
Scam fire inspection call
Prince Edward OPP report the public should be aware of false fire inspection phone calls. In its ‘Friday Fraud Facts’ alerts, the OPP note receiving information recently that an individual received a phone call from someone claiming to be a fire inspector. “The inspector advised they needed to attend and do a fire inspection of […]
Latest Wellington sub-division expansion re-zoning plans approved
By Sharon Harrison With plans long in the works for the village of Wellington to grow and expand on a large scale in the coming years, 263 new residential homes took a significant step forward with re-zoning approval. At the planning and development committee meeting Wednesday, which stretched to a couple of hours on this […]
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
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
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
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 […]
