Smith pleased with first budget
Local MPP and Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation, and Trade Todd Smith called the provincial government’s first budget, tabled last Thursday “a comprehensive and sustainable plan that balances the…
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Wine producers seek additional help from Province
Local industry reps like budget’s red tape reduction, but they’d prefer more comprehensive tax reform ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER The Ontario government’s 2019 budget, tabled Thursday, included over 40 references…
Council agrees to annual financial support for PEFAC over four-year term
ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER County council will be supporting the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) to the tune of $50,000 a year for operations and $20,000 annually for…
County staff proposes ‘status quo’ budget with increased levy requirement
Draft calls for increase of $14.07 per $100,000 of residential assessment ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER While a new mix of councillors at Shire Hall may be eager to put their…
Council to consider accelerating multi-million dollar investment in Wellington water system
Developers’ concern over pressure, flows prompts consideration for 2019 capital budget ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER Within the next year County councillors are poised to discuss accelerated investment of between $10-15…
Council approves 2018 budget
County councillors approved the municipality’s 2018 budget Wednesday, setting the operating budget at $52.6 million and the capital budget at $15.7 million. The combined $68.3-million budget represents a tax levy…
Councillors look to restore sidewalk snow clearing levels
Service levels in smaller urban areas discussed ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER It appears the municipality could soon be providing sidewalk snow removal in smaller urban areas. Council added the service…
Staff recommends 3.8-per-cent budget hike as talks begin
Service levels, infrastructure, affordable housing measures among considerations for councillors ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER As Prince Edward County council embarked on a week of tough discussions over the 2018 budget…