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Rolling

Posted: Feb 7, 2014 at 9:00 am   /   County News

Dukes peaking at the right time Atrio of wins over the past seven days has propelled the Wellington Dukes within spitting distance of first place in the East Division of the OJHL. In doing so, it sets up a key game this Friday against the divisionleading Kingston Voyageurs. With just eight games left in the […]

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To harm, harass and kill

Posted: Jan 31, 2014 at 10:11 am   /   County News

Appeal hearing considers who shall condemn endangered species in the name of green energy By the time Heather Gibbs and Robert Wright concluded that the risk, posed by a proposed industrial wind project at Ostrander Point upon the Blanding’s turtle, was simply too great, and the damage likely permanent, the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT or […]

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POOCH barks

Posted: Jan 31, 2014 at 10:04 am   /   County News

Provincial politicians get earful from County hospital advocates Representatives from three provincial parties fanned out across Ontario last week to host a series of meetings meant to gather ideas and opinions in advance of the provincial budget. In Kingston the politicians met with members of Patrons of Our County Hospital, otherwise known as P.O.O.C.H., Dave […]

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Daddy owners

Posted: Jan 31, 2014 at 9:14 am   /   County News

Whitby GM dismissed after refusing to guarantee roster spots for owners’ kids It didn’t take Frank Robinson long to land on his feet in the OJHL. Robinson was general manager of the Whitby Fury until a dispute with incoming owners of the team forced a parting of the ways. The widely respected hockey man was […]

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Council okays Bell tower on the Regent

Posted: Jan 30, 2014 at 8:24 pm   /   County News

Faced with the prospect of a 98-foot tower rising in the centre of Picton, County council has reconsidered a plan to allow Bell Canada to erect a series of smaller towers on the roof of the Regent Theatre. On Thursday evening, council rescinded its earlier decision and approved a plan to allow the towers to […]

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Part of Hwy 62 closed

Posted: Jan 29, 2014 at 9:48 am   /   County News

9:30 am Tuesday Jan 29 OPP advise that conditions throughout the County are hazardous due to whiteout conditions and drifting snow.  Sections of Highways 33, 62 and 49 are all affected. Police have closed Hwy 62 between County Roads 2 (at Mountain View) and 14 (Crofton—Burr Road) due to severe white out conditions and drifting […]

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Loyalist Pkwy won’t be closed

Posted: Jan 28, 2014 at 4:14 pm   /   County News

UPDATED at 4:30 PM Prince Edward OPP is advising drivers to stay off the roads. Zero visibility is causing treacherous road conditions throughout Prince Edward County. County Road 33 will not be closed from CR1-CR19, as previously planned. The Prince Edward County Council meeting scheduled for tonight has been cancelled and rescheduled for Thursday, January […]

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Puppet show on pipeline safety

Posted: Jan 28, 2014 at 2:31 pm   /   County News

Belleville, along with other cities along the proposed Line 9 pipeline route, will host a puppet show that re-thinks how new, volatile fossil fuels are transported through their communities. The show, presented by Birdbone Theatre, will be at Gallery One’s meeting room, Belleville Public Library at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. Birdbone, whose motto is […]

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County roads update

Posted: Jan 27, 2014 at 3:41 pm   /   County News

Update #2 – 3:30 pm:  A wind chill warning and blowing snow warning remains in effect for Prince Edward County. All staff and equipment have been deployed to plow roads and sidewalks. Arterial roads are given priority to ensure that emergency service vehicles and residents can travel as safely as possible. A street parking ban […]

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Roads update

Posted: Jan 27, 2014 at 11:06 am   /   County News

Advisory from the County of Prince Edward 11 am January 27, 2014 Blowing snow and snow drifts are creating visibility challenges throughout Prince Edward County. Roads are snow covered, and drivers are asked to drive with caution and according to the conditions. The County is continuing with snow removal efforts but expects delays in servicing […]

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