New NDP leader Stiles has bold vision for Ontario
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER From the healthcare crisis to that of childcare, there’s no doubt a constellation of critical issues is plaguing Ontarians. On a recent whirlwind tour of the…
Maple in The County back for 2023
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The sweetest crown jewel in the sweetest season returns to Prince Edward County next weekend. After a three year hiatus due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,…
Leblanc commended for Community Policing efforts
A member of the Prince Edward County detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police has been commended for his community efforts. On Thursday March 2, 2023 Sgt. Paul Leblanc was awarded…
Council adopts new development charges
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County Council has recently adopted new bylaws for growth funding charges. These will help to pay for infrastructure and services that support new development…
County Council supports EOWC 7 in 7 Regional Housing Plan
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER With the County firmly in the grip of an epic housing shortage, Prince Edward County Council voiced unanimous support for the Eastern Ontario Warden Caucus’ (EOWC)…
Enbridge announces proposed expansion in Cherry Valley
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Enbridge Gas is proposing an expansion project in Cherry Valley. The details of this project were presented to Prince Edward County Council during the February 28th…
Demolition of Wellington Arena awarded to Budget Environmental Disposal Inc
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER On February 28, Prince Edward County Council received a staff report detailing the demolition contract for the Wellington Arena. Council approved the recommendation from the Prince…
Accidental fire displaces former County councillor
A former Prince Edward County Councillor and his school aged son escaped with their lives and not much else from a fire that razed their home Saturday evening. Steven Graham…
Impaired driver arrested after Lake Street traffic stop
An allegedly impaired motorist with children in their vehicle was arrested and detained for a subsequent bail hearing yesterday. Shortly after 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon, Members of the Prince…
Council passes tax-supported operating budget of $71.6 million
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Last week, Prince Edward County Council approved the 2023 tax-supported operating budget of $71.6 million. The tax-supported capital budget for 2023 is $19.9 million following the…