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Overnight road closure on McFarland Drive Aug. 20 – 21

The County of Prince Edward is advising residents that Hydro One will be completing infrastructure upgrades on McFarland Drive during the overnight hours on Thursday, Aug. 20. McFarland Drive will be closed from Picton Main Street to the Millennium Trail from 11 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20 to 5 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 21. Heavy […]

Several public washrooms to close for renovations

The municipality has sent notice that four bathrooms are, or will be, temporarily closed for accessibility renovations. Wellington Baseball Park (170 Niles Street, Wellington) Closed for season as of Tuesday, Aug. 18. Picton Skate Park (375 Picton Main Street) Closed Wednesday, Aug. 19 to Wednesday, Sept. 2. The washrooms will reopen on Thursday, Sept. 3. […]

OPP warns about cell phone fraud

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is warning the public about cellphone service provider fraud after receiving reports from residents across the east region. Sergeant Erin Cranton, media contact, notes that in these scams, fraudsters contact victims while posing as representatives of a legitimate cellphone service provider. “They may offer a discount, upgraded plan, or a […]

Base31’s Hilltop housing to begin construction this year, first with apartments

By Sharon Harrison Residential construction is to begin this year for Base 31’s Hilltop development at the corner of Kingsley Road and County Road 22. The area is formerly known as Loch Sloy Business Park and Airport, ‘The Heights’ and home of the Royal Airforce’s No. 31 Bombing and Gunnery School. This is part of […]

Delhi and Marsh Creek one of five funded Canadian projects for Bioblitz

Delhi Park and Marsh Creek will be a highlighted part of the Canadian Wildlife Federation’s Great Canadian Bioblitz as one of just five Bioblitz projects across Canada selected for funding. Bioblitz is a 24-hour event that invites Canadians from coast to coast to coast to become citizen scientists and create a nationwide snapshot of the […]

Fire department field testing service to non-hydrant area in Consecon

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is scheduled to complete a Fire Underwriter Survey tanker shuttle field evaluation test Tuesday, Aug. 18 beginning at 5:30 p.m. in the Consecon area. An effective tanker shuttle service tests providing effective fire protection services within non-hydrant serviced areas. The session takes approximately two hours. Traffic will be flagged […]

Glenora Ferry out of service midnight to 6 a.m. Aug. 21

Also, the Glenora ferry will be out of service tonight from midnight to 6 a.m. Aug. 21, for maintenance work at the Adolphustown dock The Glenora ferry will be out of service from midnight to 6 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 20, for maintenance work at the Adolphustown dock. While the ferry is out of service, […]

Library book clubs have something for everyone

We often remark that there’s something for everyone at the library, and as I’m working on our fall calendar of events now, it occurs to me that the library’s book clubs are a great example of the diversity of offerings. The Philosophy Reading Group truly “dives into the deep end.” The group meets weekly at […]

Queer elders speak in Quilted – the progression of rights through decades

“Eight hours a day. Twenty days. Nineteen new quilts. Eleven quilted banners. Two hundred quotes from interviews with Queer elders/seniors. A thousand visitors. So many thoughts and emotions flooding over me right now. I need some time to let this all sink in. But to all who supported and encouraged me as this project grew […]

Enviro programs to drop energy costs, Dr. McGoogan …and more at the libraries

Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find upcoming events, the latest new books, and more. EnviroCentre Drop In Picton Branch Library – Nonfiction Area Thursday, Aug. 20 11 am–1 pm If you are struggling with high energy bills or your home feels drafty, there are programs […]