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 […]
County Trash Bash
County-wide clean-up in memory of Owen Jones Almost anyone who has passed through Picton in the last few years would have noticed a gentleman diligently cleaning debris or picking up litter on Main Street. Equipped only with a couple of plastic bags and a discarded Tim Hortons coffee cup that he used as a scoop, […]
Marine protection
Nature Canada explores conservation designation Photo: John Brebner A National Marine Conservation Area (NMCA) designation, if established within the waters surrounding Prince Edward County, would not only ban any future oil and gas extraction through lakebed drilling and mining, but also lake bottom trawling, as well as dumping. And while it would not ban outright […]
Returning home
Local gallery settles back into downtown location For those who have missed Arts on Main Gallery’s presence on Main Street, for those who have longed to step inside the familiar, friendly gallery once again, and for those who have been anticipating its return, the wait is over. Arts on Main Gallery (AOMG) are back where […]