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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). Expected to begin 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 […]
Short-listed options for water master plan pegged at more than $100 million
By Sharon Harrison In short, if the preliminary preferred options get the go ahead, Wellington will get a new water treatment plant and there will be a big pipe to deliver water to from Wellington to Bloomfield/Picton. While the proposed massive upgrades are years away (implementation expected in 5-10 years), the estimated costs are staggering. […]
County to buy former school; will seek expressions of interest to sell
APRIL 23 – Purchase approved by council. APRIL 11 – The County plans to use interim money from its operating fund to purchase the former Queen Elizabeth school property in Picton before the June 10 deadline. Councillors at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting voted 9-5 in favour of the purchase, completion of due diligence […]
Successful pilot project plans to take 1,750 people off wait list for doctors
New doctors are on the way and a successful rostering pilot project is expected to take 1,000 County residents off the wait list for seeking physicians. This good news was followed up with a new ask for $75,000 to invite three more new or existing physicians to take another 750 patients with a County home […]
Parks and recreation future: ‘you can’t do everything for everyone’
By Sharon Harrison While a full, detailed report containing recommendations through a multi-phased approach is still a few months away, an outline of the County’s parks and recreation master plan was presented to council Tuesday evening. In his presentation, Jonathan Hack, a director with consulting firm Sierra Planning and Management, outlined the project overview, provided […]
County joins municipalities seeking changes to coming ‘ineligible’ Blue Box pickups – including business
Prince Edward County is supporting several municipalities asking the province to amend coming changes to Blue Box pickups for “ineligible” sources including small business, commercial, industrial and institution properties. Councillor Corey Engelsdorfer suspects the exclusions are “a mistake” and sought support for a motion by the municipality of Chatham Kent at Tuesday’s council meeting calling […]
Missing teen located safely
UPDATE: The Prince Edward OPP is thanking the public for its efforts in helping to locate a 15-year-old boy who was reported missing in Rossmore. Police said the teen was located safely on Tuesday night and thanked everyone who shared the appeal for assistance or provided information that aided in the search. * * * […]
County resident dies following off-road vehicle incident
A 65-year-old Prince Edward County resident was pronounced deceased following an off-road vehicle incident. Central Hastings OPP and first responders were called to a trail, north of Cleveland Road in Tudor and Cashel Township April 7, shortly before 3:30 p.m. A side-by-side off-road vehicle had left the trail and had rolled over in deep water. […]
Total eclipse delights despite some interference from clouds
Perfect viewings of Monday afternoon’s total eclipse were marred in part by cloud obscuring the moments of totality, but the mid-day darkness, and stillness, followed by the quick return of light were a highlight for many who took in the rare occurrence. Thousands of visitors and residents poured into Prince Edward County to witness the […]
Driver pronounced deceased; cruiser struck during investigation
A 71-year-old was pronouced deceased following a single vehicle incident in Picton Monday. Prince Edward OPP continue to investigate the incident on Main, near Paul Street, April 1 shortly before 3 p.m. Information obtained stated the 71-year-old driver was unconscious. The individual was transported to hospital where they were pronounced deceased. Preliminary information shows the […]
