Council eyeing six options to promote affordable housing in Prince Edward County
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Prince Edward County council has approved a list of planning tools to combat the local housing crisis. Following a three-hour…
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Council approves motion to implement Talbot on the Trail community benefit provision
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Planning for a housing development in Picton is underway in exchange for funds to assist with the local housing…
Heartbreak and struggles: PELC-organized event shares stories of the crumbling Prince Edward County dream
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE County residents gathered in Benson Park Wednesday afternoon to discuss challenges, ideas and stories surrounding the lack of affordable housing…
Council hears of OFA’s concern over Ontario’s Ministry Zoning Order process
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE With the world population expected to reach 9.8 billion by 2050, preserving Ontario agricultural farmland is top of…
County Water and Wastewater rates discussed in virtual town hall
A five-year plan for Prince Edward County water and wastewater rates are being discussed for Prince Edward County. A virtual town hall discussion was held…
County of Prince Edward in full compliance of provincial vaccination regs
The County of Prince Edward announced Monday they are adhering to new provincial regulations that will require proof of their vaccination status when entering municipal…
Minister Mulroney gets the full monty on County’s maligned motorways
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Ontario’s Transportation Minister got a first hand examination some prominent Prince Edward County talking points. And beaches, wineries and restaurants were…
Staff to examine alternating side of the street parking proposal
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE A future review on options for alternate side parking in urban centres will come back to council in 2022. The…
Council approves remuneration increase
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE County council approved a rate increase to municipal staff members and a rate increase for travel expenses. The report prepared…
Wellington’s Field of Dreams facing nightmare scenario in proposed Secondary Plan
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Further discussion surrounding a Wellington Secondary Plan has been tabled to January 2022 after contention regarding the potential relocation of…