Council rejects Picton BESS proposal
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Victory was had for those in opposition to the Picton Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project proposed by Compass Energy when the proposal was denied by…
County of Prince Edward
New Year’s Levee returns for first time in three years
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County is a unique municipality that has, recently, faced unique challenges. From the recent winter storm to issues with affordable housing, Mayor Steve Ferguson…
County releases new rates and services for 2023
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER End users, permit applicants and taxi riders in Prince Edward County will be digging into their pockets a little deeper in 2023. The County has released…
CAO Wallace presents final quarterly report for 2022
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER During the December 14 Regular Council Meeting, Prince Edward County Council received CAO Marcia Wallace’s third quarter report (Q3). The report is intended to provide…
Mayor Steve Ferguson promises clear communication; commitment to needs of community
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER On December 5 at the Regent Theatre, the incoming Prince Edward County Council held their inaugural meeting. The packed crowd included the Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant…
Revamped Short Term Accommodation Bylaw approved by council
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County Council approved a new STA Bylaw during the September 20th Regular Council Meeting. The approval comes after several heated discussions, including input from…
Committee of the Whole Receives Report on HJ McFarland Home Reconstruction
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER During the August 18th Committee of the Whole Meeting, Kyle Cotton, Director of Long Term Care, provided the committee with an update on the redevelopment plans…
Picton to implement rainbow crosswalks in two locations
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER In the spirit of inclusivity, and just in time for pride month, Councillor Phil St-Jean put forward a resolution during the latest Committee of the Whole…
PECelebrate set to kick off summer season in the County
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER A new festival to celebrate the beginning of summer is set to take off in Prince Edward County. PECelebrate is intended to be a new fun-filled…
Changes to STA Licensing Bylaw brought before Committee of the Whole
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER A report from the municipal Community Services, Programs and Initiatives Department detailing changes to the Short-Term Accommodations (STA) Licensing Bylaw came before the Committee of the…