East Region’s top HTA cop PC Tony Merrall recognized for outstanding efforts
A member of the Prince Edward County OPP Detachment who has been a thorn in the side of lead footed motorists and distracted drivers was…
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Agreement reached at LPAT between pit proponents, objectors
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER An agreement between those objecting to the development of a pit operation on Ridge Road and the proponents of the associated…
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…
LETTER: A Climate Emergency?
Re Natural gas on the way to Cherry Valley area, Gazette, Oct. 21. So Ford & Smith are paying millions, yet again, to run off…
LETTER: Please remember the War Amps legacy on Nov. 11
The War Amps was started by amputee veterans returning from the WWI to help each other adapt to their new reality as amputees. They then…
Celebrating a safe All Hallows’ Eve
Hastings & Prince Edward Public Health says that there are steps you can take to celebrate Halloween as safely as possible. Gathering virtually, or gathering…
Popular ‘Newcomers’ group restarting
If you are one of the many people who have moved to Prince Edward County since 2020, you might be finding that it’s a bit…
LETTER: Don’t boycott the Regent, get involved
To the Volunteers, Members, Committee Members, Sponsors, Donors and my Friends at the Regent Theatre. I appreciate the use of this forum, and greatly thank…
LETTER: National Child Care strategy a key to economic recovery
Dear Olivia, Regarding “Council voices support for National Chile Care Program, Oct 14, 2021 Page 10, Picton Gazette-” Thank you for the coverage of this…
LETTER: Council shouldn’t OK pits without monitoring wells
It has been four long years but finally a decision precipitated by a Local Planning Appeal Tribunal (LPAT) hearing means that robust well testing will…