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Friday, September 4th, 2026

Hometown crowd cheers Eagles in dramatic championship win

A loud hometown crowd at Johnson Fields cheered the PECSA Eagles as they captured the 2026 U14 Boys SOSA League championship with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kingston United. Trailing by a goal with less than two minutes remaining, Remington Leavitt launched a long throw into the box that found Sasha Minhas, who tied the […]

Heritage committee bypassed in approval for Drake Devonshire extension

By Sharon Harrison The disputed heritage permit application for the Drake Devonshire’s planned three-storey addition at 20 and 24 Wharf Street in Wellington, has been approved by council. Construction will proceed in accordance with the drawing package from Superkül Architects, along with a re-consideration (also approved by council) for a recommendation for the provision to […]

Hydro One denies appeal to save 300+ year old trees; now up to County

Neighbours, Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and South Shore Joint Initiative members have appealed unsuccessfully to Hydro One and to the Hydro One Ombudsman to save 300-400 year-old trees on County Road 13. “We are hoping that an appeal to the PEC Operational Services department will result in a last-minute reprieve for the trees,” said […]

Water/wastewater path forward stalls with failed vote

By Sharon Harrison A consultant’s strategy for the County saying it needs $255 million over the next 10 years to build new water treatment facilities and associated infrastructure was not accepted, and approval for staff to explore options also failed in a tie vote during Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. The issue goes to […]

Municipal support for proposed South Shore dark sky preserve

By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County’s proposed Dark Sky Preserve took a step further in its development at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, with council voting to approve exploration of municipal support options. Staff will work with the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) to establish a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of the […]

Huge community cast brings magic to Delhi Park Pageant

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The spirit of Delhi Park was brought to life through story and song as a large-scale community spectacle wove together art, music and performances to create a stunning, immersive celebration of the Picton park’s past, present and future. Whether it’s singing frogs, barking dogs (a few real dogs joined […]

LOCAL NEWS
Heritage committee bypassed in approval for Drake Devonshire extension
By Sharon Harrison The disputed heritage permit application for the Drake Devonshire’s planned three-storey addition
Hydro One denies appeal to save 300+ year old trees; now up to County
Neighbours, Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and South Shore Joint Initiative members have appealed unsuccessfully
Water/wastewater path forward stalls with failed vote
By Sharon Harrison A consultant’s strategy for the County saying it needs $255 million over
Wellington Town Hall independent ownership expected Jan. 1
By Sharon Harrison Transition of the responsibility for the management of the Wellington Town Hall
Council proposes more public talks about Delhi pickleball courts
By Sharon Harrison Pickleball has been a hot topic of discussion around the County recently,
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AROUND THE HORN
Crisis Intervention Centre now named Mental Health and Crisis Services
Quinte Health’s Crisis Intervention Centre has a new name: Mental Health and Crisis Services (MHCS)
Libraries also a hub for creativity and creation
You might know that your public library provides ample access to books, magazines, DVDs
Municipal support for proposed South Shore dark sky preserve
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County’s proposed Dark Sky Preserve took a step further in
Parrott Foundation helps County Kids Read bring books to more County children
County Kids Read (CKR) is the recipient of a $16,000 grant from the John M.
Millennium Trail in Wellington expected to re-open this fall
The municipality’s contractor is installing the final piece of trunk sanitary sewer along the Millennium
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COMING EVENTS
Cider and Goats… and pizza at Waupoos Winery
Estate Hours Restaurant Lunch Wed- Sat 11am – 3pmDinner Thurs – Sat 5pm – 8pmBrunch
Author visits, yoga, new groups …and more at the libraries
Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find
Live entertainment, new Supper Club at the Waring House
Barley Room Pub – Open 7 days a week 12 pm-8 pm & Friday-Saturday
Meals, Active Living programs, webinars and more for seniors in September
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
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