Letters to the Editor


A vision for improved decision making

There are those that advocate for a reform of Prince Edward County council. One suggestion is to increase the salary to $40,000 per year with a view to attracting better candidates….


Pay-and-display parking not senior friendly

I see that the municipality has decided to “favour” Picton – and the more mobile individuals here – by installing periodically placed, pay- for-parking machines. Clearly council thinks everyone here…


Plows not clearing snow near dog park

As a dog lover living here in Prince Edward County, I feel so fortunate that we have a wonderful off-leash dog park facility in Delhi Park to bring our dogs to….



Picton the wrong place for large development

A lump of coal in the stocking of the town planner who approved a new housing development behind Barker Street. The developers are planning to build 37 single-detached residential lots…


Ridge Road doesn’t need another aggregate pit

Another aggregate pit on Ridge Road? Is five not enough? Is it right to destroy arable farmland, currently zoned and used for agricultural purposes, to create yet another gravel pit…


Persecution of Christians is ongoing

An international day of prayer for the persecuted church was observed in churches around the world on Sunday, Nov. 12, 2017. The motto for 2017, taken from Romans 8:31 was…



U.K. moves forward with neonicotinoid ban

British Environmental Secretary Michael Gove has announced that the U.K. will back a total ban on neonicotinoid pesticides in fields across Europe. Gove cited recent new evidence that shows that…