Special Committee of Adjustment
2025-02-18 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Toronto) | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The Committee of Adjustment will hold a meeting pursuant to Section 45 of the Planning Act on Tuesday, February 18.
Application #1

Address: 24 White Chapel Road (Ward 2 Bloomfield/Hallowell and Ward 6 Sophiasburgh)
Applicant: Parrish & Heimbecker Limited, as the leasing tenant of, and as authorized by the owner, ABNA Investments Ltd. o/a Picton Terminals
Purpose: To reduce the setback from the high-water mark for the concrete storage silos and the grain elevators and to permit the erection of new structures to support the legal non-conforming use of the property for the transshipment of bulk commodities, including iron ore, aggregate, farming and steel products, bio-mass, scrap metal and barrels.
Planner: Michael Michaud (mmichaud@pecounty.on.ca)
Application page: Minor Variance File No.: A2-25

The public is invited to participate in-person and/or through written comments submitted to the respective planner prior to the meeting.
Members of the public who wish to speak at the public meeting can register by contacting pthompson@pecounty.on.ca by 4 pm on Friday, February 14.
For more information, including information about preserving any appeal rights, please contact Development Services, 280 Picton Main Street, 2nd Floor, Picton, ON K0K 2T0, or call 613.476.2148.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2025-02-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-03-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Community Connect Series: Grant Writing
2025-02-24 13:00 - 16:00 | Picton Town Hall, 2 Ross Street, Picton, Ontario, Canada
Want to learn more about preparing a strong grant application? Have questions about the new Municipal Community Grant criteria?
The municipality and The County Foundation are presenting ‘Community Connect Series: Grant Writing’ on Monday, February 24 from 1 – 4 pm at the Picton Town Hall (2 Ross Street, Picton). This inspiring collaborative event is designed for non-profit professionals and community volunteers in Prince Edward County. The theme of this event is grant fundraising, and it will offer an exciting mix of learning and networking opportunities.
Click here to register for this event.

Council Meeting
2025-02-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-11 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-03-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Rental Housing Workshop: Eviction Prevention for Property Owners
2025-02-26 14:00 - 15:30 | Virtual
In this workshop we will discuss what you can do to prevent having to evict tenants:

choosing the right tenants for you
creating a mediated agreement to resolve issues
alternative resources for rent backlogs

To register for this free workshop, please email housinghelp@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1069.
Partners: CALC

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-02-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-03-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Special Planning & Development Committee Meeting
2025-03-05 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-04-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called four Special Planning & Development Committee meetings. These special meetings have been called for the purpose of holding the Statutory Public Meetings pursuant to the Planning Act for several planning applications.
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Prince Edward County Career Fair
2025-03-06 14:00 - 18:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
More than 50 employers offering upwards of 150 positions will gather at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) on Thursday, March 6 for the Prince Edward County Career Fair.
The free event, which takes place from 2 pm – 6 pm, is an opportunity for all job seekers including those unemployed, under employed or simply looking for a career change. Employers are hiring part-time, full-time, seasonal and permanent year-round positions.
Job seekers are encouraged to arrive with copies of their resume and be prepared for on-the-spot interviews. There are many career opportunities available including carpentry, landscaping, health care, hospitality and more.
The Career Fair is presented by Career Edge, in partnership with the County of Prince Edward.
Employers wishing to register for a free table or anyone looking for more information is encouraged to contact Sofia at Picton Career Edge at 613.476.6456 or sofiah@careeredge.on.ca.

Curbside Battery Collection
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-14, 2025-03-17 - 2025-03-21 | Ontario
All residents are invited to dispose of their dead, intact household batteries curbside from Monday, March 10 to Friday, March 14 and Monday, March 17 to Friday, March 21.

AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, 6V, and button cell batteries will be collected on the dates corresponding with your regular recycling collection days.
To dispose of your batteries, place a small piece of masking tape on exposed terminals of all lithium, button cell, and rechargeable batteries to prevent fire hazards. Place the batteries inside a clear re-sealable bag. Seal the bag and place it on top of your papers blue box.
Please note: larger batteries, light bulbs and electronics are not accepted in this curbside program.
Quinte Waste Solutions reminds you to have your blue box to the curb by 7 am on your collection day.
Outside of the designated collection dates, residents can bring their batteries and other hazardous waste to the Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Depot (HEW Depot) in Belleville for safe disposal.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023 or info@pecounty.on.ca.

Rental Housing Workshop: Housing for New County Residents
2025-03-12 10:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
This session is designed for international immigrants and Canadians from other regions who are new to the County and looking to learn about housing in the County.

finding housing in the County
connecting to the word-of-mouth network
rights and responsibilities of a tenant
rights and responsibilities of a property owner

To register for this free workshop, please email housinghelp@pecounty.on.ca or call 613.476.2148 extension 1069.
Partners: QLIP

Public Art Committee Application Deadline
2025-03-14 | Ontario
In January 2025, the Corporation of the County of Prince Edward entered into a three-year partnership agreement with County Arts to lead the development and implementation of the municipality’s public art program in collaboration with municipal staff.
County Arts is currently working on drafting the Public Art Policy, which will be presented to County Council for approval in Q2 2025. We are also drafting related procedures and working on establishing an Interdepartmental Public Art Team composed of municipal staff, and a volunteer Public Art Committee composed of residents. There will be a public call issued for Public Art Committee members; information will be posted on this page.
Are you interested in proposing a public art project on municipal property?
Until the Public Art Policy is approved, a temporary moratorium on permanent public art installations on municipal property remains in place. However, the municipality does allow for temporary public art installations. The guidelines and application form can be found here on the municipality’s website. Questions should be directed to Jane Vader, Bookings Representative, Recreation and Community Facilities bookings@pecounty.on.ca / 613.476.2148 extension 5003.
We are excited to be accepting applications from community members who wish to be a part of Prince Edward County’s first Public Art Committee (PAC)! There are six (6) volunteer community representative positions available. The application deadline is Friday March 14th at 4 p.m.
Apply Here

Community Conversations for Seniors- Hillier Town Hall
2025-03-14 11:00 - 13:30 | Hillier Town Hall, 18560 Loyalist Pkwy, Hillier, Ontario, K0K2J0, Canada
The New Horizons for Seniors Group, a team of local seniors working with municipal staff to make sure senior voices help influence the direction of our Community Safety and Well-being Plan (CSWB).
You’re invited to participate in our community conversations for seniors – in person or online through the survey below.
This is an opportunity to:

Share what matters to you about safety and well-being in Prince Edward County.
Identify challenges and opportunities for enhancing services for seniors.
Provide recommendations for the next Community Safety and Well-being Plan.

How to participate:

Take the survey
Click here to register to attend a Community Conversation at the dates and times below:

Hillier Town Hall (18650 Loyalist Parkway) – Friday, March 14 – 11AM – 1:30PM
Ameliasburgh Town Hall (13 Coleman Street) – Friday, March 21 – 11AM – 1:30PM

What to expect at the Community Conversations?

An informal conversation with other seniors about safety and well-being concerns and opportunities in the County
A FREE lunch; and,
As a thank you for attending, you’ll be entered into a draw to win 1 of 3 gift baskets filled with local goods!

Special Closed Council Meeting
2025-03-20 14:00 - 17:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called a Special Council Meeting for the purpose of educating and training Council members pursuant to Section 239 (3.1) of the Municipal Act.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Community Conversations for Seniors- Ameliasburgh Town Hall
2025-03-21 11:00 - 13:30 | Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K0K 1A0, Canada

Climate Action Plan: Public Consultation
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K0K 1A0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is taking action on climate change as a participant in the Partners for Climate Protection(PCP) program. The input and feedback from the public is crucial as the municipality and the community work toward creating a Climate Action Plan for both mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change at both the municipal and community level.
Background
County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. In 2021, the municipality took another step in implementing effective measures to mitigate climate change when it became an active member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.
The PCP program is a national network of more than 400 municipalities with the shared goal of taking action against climate change and reducing local greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the PCP program, the municipality is committed to meeting five milestones over the next 10 years:

Milestone 1: Creating a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and forecast
Milestone 2: Setting emission reduction targets
Milestone 3: Developing a Local Action Plan
Milestone 4: Implementing the Local Action Plan
Milestone 5: Monitoring and evaluating progress

These steps are followed by the corporation and by the community in a collaborative approach to developing a plan to address climate change. Municipal staff are leading the portion of the action plan aimed at reducing the GHG emissions within the local government’s direct control or influence. The Climate Action Plan Working Group is responsible for quantifying the GHG emissions generated within the community as a whole.
Public Consultation
In order to get the broadest possible input from the community, a series of upcoming public consultation events will ensure that proposed actions reflect the wishes of County residents:

Saturday, March 22, 10 am – 12:00 noon – Ameliasburgh Town Hall
Saturday, March 29, 10 am – 1 pm – Wellington and District Community Centre
Wednesday, April 2, 3 – 4 pm – Youth engagement at The ROC in Picton
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Milford Town Hall
Saturday, April 12, 12 pm – 2 pm– Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton

At each of the consultation events, participants are invited to:

Learn more about the work being done by County staff and the Climate Action Plan Working Group
Explore the initial GHG findings
Put forward their views on proposed actions as well as their own suggested remedies. All viewpoints will be taken into account as we develop the way forward for the County.

Learn More: https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/climate-action-plan

Municipal Community Grants Deadline
2025-03-24 | Ontario
The Municipal Community Grants provide financial or in-kind support to community organizations that offer programs, services or activities in culture, heritage, recreation, environment, and health and human services.
The total grant funding available is based on approved funding by County Council during the annual budget deliberations. The maximum grant amount per organization is $15,000; the typical grant amount per organization is between $3,000 and $5,000.
Through a partnership agreement, The County Foundation administers all streams of grant applications. Application forms and more information are available on The County Foundation’s website. The deadline to apply for a grant is Monday, March 24 at 4 pm.
New this year:

Eligible organizations can apply for funding to support special projects as well as core operating expenses. Organizations that have received a Municipal Community Grant in previous years are eligible to apply for two-year grants.
Arts organizations will now apply to the new PEC Arts Fund for cash grants, rather than the Municipal Community Grants Program. The PEC Arts Fund supports organizations that have a stated mandate to provide services, programs and amenities in the realm of the arts (including but not limited to visual, performing and performance, literary, media and decorative arts). For more information about this Fund, visit The County Foundation website.

Special Council Meeting
2025-03-24 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Mayor Steve Ferguson has called a Special Council Meeting to discuss the redevelopment of the former Queen Elizabeth School property.
All Council, Planning, Committee of the Whole and Advisory Committee Meetings are open to the public and attendance is welcomed and encouraged. Council, Planning and Committee of the Whole meetings are also streamed live on The County’s YouTube Channel.
To view the full schedule of all Council-related meetings and to access the meeting agendas (including past meetings), visit The County’s Council, Committee and Board webpage. To learn more about Council and Council meetings in general, visit The County’s website (under “Government”).
If you have any questions about an agenda, please contact the Clerk’s Office by email at clerks@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension 1020.

Rescheduled- Climate Action Plan: Public Consultation
2025-03-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is taking action on climate change as a participant in the Partners for Climate Protection(PCP) program. The input and feedback from the public is crucial as the municipality and the community work toward creating a Climate Action Plan for both mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change at both the municipal and community level.
Background
County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. In 2021, the municipality took another step in implementing effective measures to mitigate climate change when it became an active member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.
The PCP program is a national network of more than 400 municipalities with the shared goal of taking action against climate change and reducing local greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the PCP program, the municipality is committed to meeting five milestones over the next 10 years:

Milestone 1: Creating a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and forecast
Milestone 2: Setting emission reduction targets
Milestone 3: Developing a Local Action Plan
Milestone 4: Implementing the Local Action Plan
Milestone 5: Monitoring and evaluating progress

These steps are followed by the corporation and by the community in a collaborative approach to developing a plan to address climate change. Municipal staff are leading the portion of the action plan aimed at reducing the GHG emissions within the local government’s direct control or influence. The Climate Action Plan Working Group is responsible for quantifying the GHG emissions generated within the community as a whole.
Public Consultation
In order to get the broadest possible input from the community, a series of upcoming public consultation events will ensure that proposed actions reflect the wishes of County residents:

Saturday, March 22, 10 am – 12:00 noon – Ameliasburgh Town Hall
Saturday, March 29, 10 am – 1 pm – Wellington and District Community Centre – Rescheduled to Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre

Wednesday, April 2, 3 – 4 pm – Youth engagement at The ROC in Picton
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Milford Town Hall
Saturday, April 12, 12 pm – 2 pm – Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton

At each of the consultation events, participants are invited to:

Learn more about the work being done by County staff and the Climate Action Plan Working Group
Explore the initial GHG findings
Put forward their views on proposed actions as well as their own suggested remedies. All viewpoints will be taken into account as we develop the way forward for the County.

Learn More: https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/climate-action-plan

Climate Action Plan: Youth Public Consultation
2025-04-02 15:00 - 16:00 | The Roc, 299 Main Street West, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is taking action on climate change as a participant in the Partners for Climate Protection(PCP) program. The input and feedback from the public is crucial as the municipality and the community work toward creating a Climate Action Plan for both mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change at both the municipal and community level.
Background
County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. In 2021, the municipality took another step in implementing effective measures to mitigate climate change when it became an active member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.
The PCP program is a national network of more than 400 municipalities with the shared goal of taking action against climate change and reducing local greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the PCP program, the municipality is committed to meeting five milestones over the next 10 years:

Milestone 1: Creating a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and forecast
Milestone 2: Setting emission reduction targets
Milestone 3: Developing a Local Action Plan
Milestone 4: Implementing the Local Action Plan
Milestone 5: Monitoring and evaluating progress

These steps are followed by the corporation and by the community in a collaborative approach to developing a plan to address climate change. Municipal staff are leading the portion of the action plan aimed at reducing the GHG emissions within the local government’s direct control or influence. The Climate Action Plan Working Group is responsible for quantifying the GHG emissions generated within the community as a whole.
Public Consultation
In order to get the broadest possible input from the community, a series of upcoming public consultation events will ensure that proposed actions reflect the wishes of County residents:

Saturday, March 22, 10 am – 12:00 noon – Ameliasburgh Town Hall
Saturday, March 29, 10 am – 1 pm – Wellington and District Community Centre – Rescheduled to Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre
Wednesday, April 2, 3 – 4 pm – Youth engagement at The ROC in Picton
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Milford Town Hall
Saturday, April 12, 12 pm- 2 pm – Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton

At each of the consultation events, participants are invited to:

Learn more about the work being done by County staff and the Climate Action Plan Working Group
Explore the initial GHG findings
Put forward their views on proposed actions as well as their own suggested remedies. All viewpoints will be taken into account as we develop the way forward for the County.

Learn More: https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/climate-action-plan

Statutory Public Meeting: Comprehensive Zoning By-law Review
2025-04-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
A Statutory Public Meeting, as required under the Ontario Planning Act, will be held at a meeting of the County Planning and Development Committee on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street, at 6 pm.
The Statutory Public Meeting will be an opportunity for members of the community to provide input on the final draft of the Comprehensive Zoning By-law. The Final Comprehensive Zoning By-law will be brought forward for consideration of adoption by County Council at a separate meeting at a later date.
The public is kindly requested to submit comments on the final draft of the Zoning By-law in advance of the Statutory Public Meeting. General questions or comments can also be submitted to Michael Michaud, MCIP, RPP, Manager of Planning, County of Prince Edward at mmichaud@pecounyt.on.ca(External link).
Visit the Have Your Say page for more information.

Climate Action Plan: Public Consultation
2025-04-05 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward is taking action on climate change as a participant in the Partners for Climate Protection(PCP) program. The input and feedback from the public is crucial as the municipality and the community work toward creating a Climate Action Plan for both mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change at both the municipal and community level.
Background
County Council declared a climate emergency in 2019. In 2021, the municipality took another step in implementing effective measures to mitigate climate change when it became an active member of the Partners for Climate Protection (PCP) program.
The PCP program is a national network of more than 400 municipalities with the shared goal of taking action against climate change and reducing local greenhouse gas emissions. As a member of the PCP program, the municipality is committed to meeting five milestones over the next 10 years:

Milestone 1: Creating a greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory and forecast
Milestone 2: Setting emission reduction targets
Milestone 3: Developing a Local Action Plan
Milestone 4: Implementing the Local Action Plan
Milestone 5: Monitoring and evaluating progress

These steps are followed by the corporation and by the community in a collaborative approach to developing a plan to address climate change. Municipal staff are leading the portion of the action plan aimed at reducing the GHG emissions within the local government’s direct control or influence. The Climate Action Plan Working Group is responsible for quantifying the GHG emissions generated within the community as a whole.
Public Consultation
In order to get the broadest possible input from the community, a series of upcoming public consultation events will ensure that proposed actions reflect the wishes of County residents:

Saturday, March 29, 10 am – 1 pm – Wellington and District Community Centre – Rescheduled to Saturday, April 5, from 10 am to 1 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre
Wednesday, April 9, 4:30 – 6:30 pm – Milford Town Hall
Saturday, April 12, 12 pm – 2 pm – Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton

At each of the consultation events, participants are invited to:

Learn more about the work being done by County staff and the Climate Action Plan Working Group
Explore the initial GHG findings
Put forward their views on proposed actions as well as their own suggested remedies. All viewpoints will be taken into account as we develop the way forward for the County.

Learn More: https://haveyoursay.thecounty.ca/climate-action-plan

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: Community Conversations- Poverty Reduction
2025-04-07 14:00 - 17:00 | Sophiasburgh Town Hall, 2771 County Road 5, Demorestville, Ontario, K0K 1W, Canada
A series of conversations will take place in early April to help shape a community movement to address poverty in Prince Edward County.
Groups, associations, and individuals are welcome to attend any of these conversations:

Monday, April 7:
– Sophiasburgh Town Hall (2771 County Road 5, Demorestville) at 2 pm
– Rotary Hall – Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) at 5 pm
Tuesday, April 8:
– Wellington and District Community Centre – Highline Hall (111 Belleville
Street, Wellington) at 9 am
– Ameliasburgh Town Hall (13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh) at 2 pm

Anyone interested in attending any of these community conversations is encouraged to RSVP. Click here to RSVP.
As part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan, the Poverty Reduction Steering Committee is working toward a community-wide poverty reduction strategy for Prince Edward County. This strategic approach will aim to reduce or eliminate poverty in the area through collaboration and building on existing community strengths. The community conversations will help gather input to support the strategy.
For more information, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or 613.503.0187.
In addition to Poverty Reduction, The County’s Community Safety and Well-being Plan focuses on the following key areas:

Seniors Support
Housing and Homelessness
Mental Health and Problematic Substance Use
Domestic Violence, Sexual Violence and Intimate Partner Violence

Each area includes recommended strategies that were developed by community partners, using in-depth data and local information. Visit the municipality’s website to learn more about the Community Safety and Well-being Plan.

Community Safety and Well-Being Plan: Community Conversations- Poverty Reduction
2025-04-07 17:00 - 20:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
