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Thursday, April 18th, 2024

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 County Road 49, to include a mix of 31 single detached dwellings and 54 townhouses – but they are not expected to be “affordable”. “The short answer is, no affordable housing is proposed, and I don’t have an idea now […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

LOCAL NEWS
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
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AROUND THE HORN
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
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COMING EVENTS
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
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