Clean
But financial sustainability remains a question mark County auditors are like teachers reporting on a preschooler’s first day in class. A good start. No big messes. But a few things are giving them pause. Some issues for parents to watch out for. It was a clean audit, reported KPMG’s Katie Mahon to the County’s audit […]
‘We have to’
Council approves massive hike in taxes to pay for roads Acommittee of council approved, last week, a 46 per cent hike in the average County property tax bill— phased in over a decade. It did so in an attempt to close its infrastructure funding gap—a gap is defined as the amount of reinvestment needed to […]
Opening gates
Update: In an about turn, council decided to approve the file at its Tuesday night meeting. The full story will be available in next week’s Times. Council rejects Cherry Valley wedding venue expansion It’s a tough file. The property in question had operated as a tent and trailer resort for years on an East Lake […]
Digging holes
Costs rise, debt grows as financial stress mounts The County’s financial picture deteriorated badly in 2024. According to newly released audit statements, municipal costs soared last year—far exceeding 2023 and much higher than budgeted. Salaries and wage expenses spiked up 13.5 per cent. Interest payments jumped 33 per cent, while materials and supplies—the things needed […]
HUB meet and greet
Children at the HUB get a visit from construction workers For the past few months, children and staff at the HUB Child & Family Centre have had a front row view of the new hospital construction. The children in particular have watched in awe as trucks and earth movers transformed the site, as cranes lifted […]
Music in the County
Plenty of music from PEC Jazz Festival and BIGLAKE Arts Music lovers in the County had a deliciously wide array of music choices over the past week, with more to come in the next few days. The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival kicked off its 25th anniversary on August 12 with an afternoon of jazz […]
Storytelling at Macaulay Church
Telling the stories behind the artworks The current featured artist at Macaulay Heritage Church is Tkarahkwénhas, who also painted the murals in the interior walls of the church. The exhibit is part of A Path Forward, a permanent and evolving selection of art co-curated by Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na (the Language and Cultural Centre in Tyendinaga), […]
Here a bench
There a bench, everywhere a bench, bench Last week, on a sunny and hot day, Peta Hall, member of the Wellington Community Association (WCA), invited the public to celebrate the four newest heritage benches that are situated along Main Street in Wellington. The Wellington Bench Project is part of the WCA beautification committee’s ongoing work […]
Consecon Day
A day of fun activities for the whole family in Consecon It was a day of family fun in Consecon on Saturday, starting with the soapbox derby, sponsored by the Ameliasburgh Recreation Committee. Thirty-four children entered the competition, which was divided into three age groups. The races took place on Consecon Main Street at the […]
Studio Tour preview
Pop-up art show at The Armoury in Picton Art lovers were able to get a preview of this year’s Studio Tour at a popup event held at The Armoury in Picton this past weekend. The County Arts space was transformed into an art gallery with over 40 works of art from artists who will be […]