Music in the County
Several venues to offer live concerts Aconstantly changing landscape of lockdowns and restrictions put a halt to many live concerts over the past two years. However, the music concert scene is coming back to Prince Edward County this spring and summer with an emphasis on the “big name, small venue” concept. July is music month […]
Lone developer
Lands north of the village switch ownership Over the last week, residents might have noticed signs going up on the outskirts of the village. The first two—advertising Katilin Corp.’s subdivision Cork and Vine—went up on Belleville Road on lands owned by Kaitlin Corp. The third was erected on Consecon Street. On lands which were supposed […]
County Pop
Spring music event comes back to Crystal Palace The kickoff event for the County live music season has been County Pop, typically held at the end of April or in early May in the Crystal Palace. For the past two years, however, County stages have been mostly silent while Covid restrictions were in effect. But […]
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 […]