Huyck Bay Estates
Rural-style subdivision proposed Apublic Zoom meeting held last week outlined the plans for a unique rural-style subdivision to potentially be located on Huyck’s Point Road. Ray Essiambre of Ray Essiambre and Associates Ltd. led attendees through the plan, as well as the stages of the proposed project. Managing partners Dave Christopher and Leah Jensen from […]
Toppled
Macdonald statue to be removed from Main Street Just seven months after council voted in favour of keeping the Sir John A. Macdonald statue on Picton’s Main Street, that decision was reversed Monday. A special council meeting was convened by Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson in light of the 215 unidentified children’s remains discovered […]
Back to the drawing board
Concerns raised over Wellington subdivision Aproposed new subdivision earmarked for the east end of Wellington, and recommended for approval by County staff, took an unexpected turn at last week’s council planning meeting where a number of troubling questions remain unanswered. The draft plan of subdivision and zoning by-law amendment did not receive council approval as […]
PECFresh expands
Good Food Market to have trial run in Sophiasburgh Every Wednesday afternoon, the main space at the Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) is transformed into a European-style fruit and vegetable market. Customers are greeted at the door by their personal shopper who will then take them through the market and pick out the produce they […]
On your bike
County looks to become an official cycling destination The Cycling Master Plan, the first of its kind in Prince Edward County, was unveiled last week by WSP, the consulting firm brought on board to look at ways to bring cycling improvements to the County. The idea is to make the County more cyclingfriendly to residents […]
Fees and fines
Council hopes to manage tourism, not deter it Council approved a list of new fees and penalties in regards to parking, camping and launching boats at last week’s meeting. After a tumultuous 2020 summer, a Tourism Management Plan was put in the works, and fees and stiffer fines make up a large part of it. […]
No consultation
Beach neighbours feel left out of process For those residents whose properties enjoy uninterrupted views of Lake Ontario, whose lawns reach for the water, and who have until recently enjoyed the relative peace and quiet the Wellington Beach location offered, the summer of 2020 changed everything. The municipality had to act fast to mitigate the […]
Regenerative
Proposed boutique hotel and spa causes concern for some There may have been nearly four hours of discussion, but many were left with more questions than answers after last Wednesday’s County Planning meeting. IRTH Landscape Hotel and Spa was the main topic of discussion, having 23 comments from the public—19 of which were in opposition. […]
Showing appreciation
Rotary campaign puts focus on health care workers They work long hours under stressful conditions, often with little time off to recuperate. Their family life has been thrown out of balance, and their social life for the most part has been closed down. While the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has affected everyone to some degree, health […]
Managing tourism
County staff present plan for upcoming summer season The County’s plan to manage another influx of visitors this summer season is nearly ready to launch. The new Tourism Management Plan was presented to media in a special Zoom meeting held last Wednesday, with a public meeting that followed Tuesday evening, after press time. The presentation […]