LOCAL NEWS
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Water levels remain below typical spring-time conditions
Quinte Conservation reports water levels across its watershed are at or nearing their high point -
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 -
County to buy former school; will seek expressions of interest to sell
The County plans to use interim money from its operating fund to purchase the former -
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 -
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 -
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 - More from this category
AROUND THE HORN
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New Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture president
Jason Courneyea has become the new president of the Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture, (PEFA) -
County receives $225,000 in gas tax funding
Prince Edward County received $225,658 of $1.8 million in 2023-24 gas tax funding presented by -
Several full closures of Skyway Bridge planned April 25-May 2
Several full closures of Highway 49 over the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge are planned -
$100K federal funding supports Learn & Earn program at Community Living
Funding for a new Inclusion Support Worker certificate and on-the-job training is kickstarting careers for -
Round up at the register raises $15,000
Residents and visitors shopping at Metro Picton have raised $15,000 rounding up their receipts to -
County ready to open Leeward House for transitional housing
The County is preparing to welcome nine residents to the new Leeward House transitional housing - More from this category
COMING EVENTS
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Explore Point Petre Woods – May 4, 2024
Join the South Shore Joint Initiative members to explore Point Petre woods Saturday, May 4. -
Five residents defend favourite books at County Reads this weekend
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Five County residents will defend the Canadian book titles -
See fauna of South America April 29
Join the PEC Field Naturalists meeting and presentation, Monday, April 29 at 7 p.m., in -
Help with hearing, driving, fitness and a good meal – all for seniors in April
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care -
Free fitness in person or online – Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Prince Edward County Public Library is helping people with core and balance with a -
New After School Club at Wellington library
Sign up for the new After School Club at the Wellington Branch Library. This club - More from this category
SHOPPING & SERVICES
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Community Living calls on residents to count down to Earth Day
What started as a great green idea in 2023 just sprouted even more momentum. Community -
Celebrate spring with Franklin Tours at tulip festival, St. Jacobs market and Tina Turner musical
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether -
Live entertainment, Countylicious at the Waring House
Enjoy the Waring House Amelia’s Garden Dining room, live entertainment at the Barley Room Pub, -
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an -
Waupoos Estates Winery open for Countylicious
Enjoy Spring Countylicious at Waupoos Estates Winery Join us for Spring Countylicious! Head Chef Kevin -
Sign up for April playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth - More from this category