Healthcare accessibility
Residents’ needs don’t match available services The results of a healthcare survey conducted in Prince Edward County recently were shared at the Community and Economic Development Committee meeting earlier this month. It perhaps doesn’t come as a surprise that the biggest area of dissatisfaction was with those people who didn’t have a family doctor or […]
Standing room only
Local business owners seek integrity, transparency and accountability from Shire Hall Agroup of local family-owned business owners who have concerns about the future of Prince Edward County met last week to share stories, discuss their troubles and carve a path forward. The group—aptly named PEC Makers—met at the Allisonville Elks Hall, and had more than […]
Celebrate Earth Day
Free events and trees offered by municipality While Earth Day is celebrated on just one day in the calendar year, for many, Earth Day isn’t just about a single day of fun activities and events. It’s about caring, advocating, and taking action every day to ensure a better planet for its current inhabitants, and also […]
Marketing or management?
New tourism organization takes shape As Prince Edward County’s new Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) begins to take shape in a process that has involved much stakeholder consultation, it took another step forward last Thursday at a special meeting of council. It was agreed that the inaugural DMO board of directors would have six members, with […]
Too much growth
Residents object to Drake expansion plans There appeared to be little appetite for the Drake Hotel Properties expansion plans, especially as it pertains to the Drake Motor Inn on upper Wharf Street in Wellington’s downtown. A consent planning and re-zoning application for the Drake Devonshire and the Drake Motor Inn came before the Planning Committee […]
County Transit
Options include ride-sharing pilot Public transit for Prince Edward County was on the agenda at last Thursday’s hybrid Committee of the Whole meeting, including exploring ride-sharing options, especially when it comes to accommodating the needs of the local tourist population. Emily Cowan, Director of Community Services, Programs and Initiatives, provided an overview on what transportation […]
Measuring what matters
County grows its population for first time in a decade While many residents will be aware the population of Prince Edward County has remained stagnant for many years, and indeed has even seen population declines recently, those hoping for an upward trajectory will be pleased to learn that for the first time in at least […]
Back the Build
Project expected to move on to Stage Four An announcement is expected in the near future that the proposed new hospital in Picton will move on to Stage Four of the build process. The road to get here has been a story of a community that has fought passionately to retain and enhance its health […]
Heart of a lion
Inaugural award named for and presented to Leo Finnegan Last Thursday afternoon, friends and family gathered at the Regent Theatre to honour a community leader who has shown ongoing and dedicated commitment to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH). For over two decades, Leo Finnegan has been an avid voice for PECMH, first serving […]
Picton Harbour Lofts
Heritage committee disputes design and size More than two hours was not enough time for the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) meeting on March 24 to discuss the Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) for the proposed development of Picton Harbour Lofts located at 10 Mortimer Street, Picton. A second special PEHAC meeting on March 31 […]