LOCAL NEWS
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County seeks $18.3M from provincial fund for water infrastructure
The County has applied for $18.3 million from the provincial government’s Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund -
Up to 325 homes set to bloom for Tulip Estates sub-division
By Sharon Harrison A proposed residential development application for Picton, in the works since 2019 -
Police report weapon at a school was a toy
Prince Edward County OPP reported on the social media platform X they responded to a -
Water levels remain below typical spring-time conditions
Quinte Conservation reports water levels across its watershed are at or nearing their high point -
Fawcettville sub-division would bring 85 homes to Picton’s fringe
By Sharon Harrison Eighty-five new residential homes are proposed for Picton’s Fawcett Avenue, west of -
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 - More from this category
AROUND THE HORN
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Several full closures of Skyway Bridge planned April 25-May 2 and weekend May 11-13
Several full closures of Highway 49 over the Bay of Quinte Skyway Bridge are planned -
Five residents defend favourite books at County Reads
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Five County residents will defend the Canadian book titles -
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 -
$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 - 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. -
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 -
Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
Seniors are invited to take a healthy step in the direction of comfort with Community -
Explore 4H at the Picton library
Have fun with friends old and new while “learning to do by doing” in a - More from this category
SHOPPING & SERVICES
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Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the -
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 - More from this category
