Prince Edward County Municipal Services

2026 Budget Meeting
2025-12-01 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Toronto) | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
Council will hold deliberations on the 2026 capital and operating budgets.
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.

Committee of the Whole Meeting
2025-11-27 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-11-13 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-23 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 13:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-25 13:00 - 16:00 | 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.

Council Meeting
2025-11-25 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-11-10 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-10-07 19:00 - 22:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Looking Ahead: Planning with Data- Free community workshop
2025-11-20 13:00 - 15:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
The public is invited to explore Prince Edward County’s future through data and dialogue in an interactive Vital Signs workshop with guest speakers on housing, health care and transportation.
Join the municipality, The County Foundation and the Community Safety and Well-being Plan partners on Thursday November 20 from 1 pm – 3 pm at the Rotary Hall inside the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street) for “Looking Ahead: Planning with Data.”
Participants will gain fresh insights into the trends shaping community well-being and explore what’s next as we adapt to change. This workshop uses Vital Signs data, trends and mapping to spark dialogue on the future of Prince Edward County. Discover how mapping tools are transforming the way we understand our community – revealing patterns and insights that guide better service planning.
Anyone interested in our community’s future is welcome to attend. Whether you’re part of an organization shaping local services or a resident invested in the future of Prince Edward County, this workshop offers valuable insights and a chance to influence what comes next.
What you’ll gain:

For organizations – Connect Vital Signs data directly to your planning. Identify trends that will impact your programs and services in the next 2-30 years and collaborate on solutions.
For residents – learn how community well-being is changing and share your ideas for housing, healthcare, transportation and more.

Participants are encouraged to register online in advance to assist with event planning.
For more information contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or 613.503.0187.

Planning and Development Committee Meeting
2025-11-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-10-15 18:00 - 21:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada

Public Meeting: Proposed Ballot Question
2025-11-18 18:00 - 20:00 | Shire Hall, 332 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
The public can learn more and provide input on a proposed ballot question for the 2026 municipal election at the following public meeting:
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street

County Council intends to pass a by-law to add the following question to the election ballot:
Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundary changes?
Answer options: “Yes” or “No” only

For the results of the question to be legally binding on the municipality:

At least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality vote on the question, and
More than 50 per cent of the voters are in favour

Should this occur the estimated costs of a third-party review would be between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on the scope of the work. Any changes would be in effect for the 2031 municipal election.
Visit the County website for more information.

Public Information Centre: Former Queen Elizabeth School Redevelopment
2025-11-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward purchased in 2024 the 1.8-hectare (4.5 acre) Queen Elizabeth School property, located at 35 Barker Street in Picton, from Hastings and Prince Edward District School Board. The purchase of the property, which was declared surplus to the needs of the school board in November of 2018, supports the municipality’s commitment to developing new purpose built affordable rental housing and community hub.
In March 2025, County Council finalized a public-private partnership with New View Holdings Inc. for the redevelopment of the property. The redevelopment will result in 198 new residential units over two phases with 50 per cent offered as affordable housing and 50 per cent at market rates. There will also be a 22,500 square foot community hub for use by local service agencies, a green amenity space, and a playground.
The framework to implement that public-private partnership includes several agreements that address the short and long-term obligations of both parties and facilitate the next steps of this project, including:

Public consultation
Detail design
Planning Act approvals
Construction and operation

Project Consultation:
As part of the redevelopment agreement, New View Holdings committed to a consultation process that includes a facilitated charette or visioning session with stakeholders from the neighbourhood and various community representatives, which took place in August 2025. Click here to view the engagement summary report from the charette(External link).
The work at the charette will influence the design of the project including elements such as streetscaping, landscaping, architectural design, arrangement and location of amenities such as the playground, community garden and greenspace, and more.
The proposed designs will be presented at a public information session on Thursday, November 6 from 6-8 pm at the Rotary Hall inside the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).

Public Meeting: Proposed Ballot Question
2025-11-03 18:00 - 20:00 | Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley, Ontario, K0K 1P0
The public can learn more and provide input on a proposed ballot question for the 2026 municipal election at the following public meetings:
Date: November 3, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street

County Council intends to pass a by-law to add the following question to the election ballot:
Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundary changes?
Answer options: “Yes” or “No” only

For the results of the question to be legally binding on the municipality:

At least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality vote on the question, and
More than 50 per cent of the voters are in favour

Should this occur the estimated costs of a third-party review would be between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on the scope of the work. Any changes would be in effect for the 2031 municipal election.
Visit the County website for more information.

Community Action Projects: Proposal Deadline
2025-11-01 | Ontario
Do you have a simple idea that could make your community more connected, welcoming or safe? Whether you’re a student, senior, farmer, artist, volunteer or just someone who cares – the municipality wants to support you in bringing your ideas to life!
The Community Action Projects program is a new initiative that offers small-scale funding to resident-led projects that contribute to the goals of the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan. The CSWB plan encourages people, organizations and local government to team up to make our community more resilient, safe and supportive.
The Community Action Projects program is all about empowering people to take action on what matters in their community. Whether it’s a neighbourhood gathering, a wellness workshop, a local awareness campaign, or a creative project that builds connection and resilience — your ideas and actions matter.
$500 in funding is available to support creative, inclusive and community driven projects led by residents and grassroots groups. Proposals must demonstrate community involvement and alignment with one or more CSWB priority areas:

Seniors support
Housing and homelessness
Domestic violence / sexual violence / intimate partner violence
Mental health and problematic substance use (including youth mental health)
Poverty reduction (including food security)

Any resident or informal group of residents in Prince Edward County may submit a project for funding under the pilot program. Formal organizations (non-profits, charities etc.) may be involved but the proposals must be led by a resident or group of residents.
Some examples of possible Community Action Projects include:

Community conversations or workshops
Advocacy and awareness projects
Local art or storytelling projects
Wellness or fitness activities
Community potluck
Safety awareness campaigns
Resource sharing or skill-building events
Initiatives that reduce isolation or increase access to support

Residents are asked to submit their proposals using this form. Proposals completed on paper should be addressed to the attention of the Community Safety and Well-being Plan and delivered to:

Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0); or
The Edward Building (280 Picton Main Street, Picton, ON K0K 2T0)

Alternatively, residents may choose to scan a completed form or fill it out digitally and email it to cswb@pecounty.on.ca. All submission methods are accepted and encouraged to ensure accessibility for all residents. The online submission form can be found here.
The deadline to submit proposals is November 1, 2025. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted.
For more information about the Community Action Project program or to be added to the CSWB community mailing list, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the County of Prince Edward, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or call/text 613.503.0187.

Budget Survey Pop-Up
2025-10-30 10:00 - 13:00 | Milford Library, 3053 County Road 10, Milford, Ontario, K0K 2P0, Canada
A County representative will be at several County library locations starting Friday, October 24 to gather public feedback and input that will help inform the 2026 municipal budget.
You can fill out a budget survey at the pop-up event:
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Milford Branch Ann Farwell Library (3053 County Road 10)
If you can’t drop by the library locations during these times, you can fill out the survey and share your feedback by visiting the County’s Have Your Say page here.
In its Strategic Plan 2023-2026, County Council committed to supporting resident participation in the budgeting process. Over the next several years, the municipality will seek to bring more voices to the conversation about how your tax dollars are spent.
County Council will begin considering the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, December 1.
Send your questions and comments to communications@pecounty.on.ca. For more information or details on how you can fill out the survey over the phone, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.

Budget Survey Pop-Up
2025-10-29 10:00 - 13:00 | Wellington Library, 261 Wellington Main Street, Wellington, Ontario, Canada
A County representative will be at several County library locations starting Friday, October 24 to gather public feedback and input that will help inform the 2026 municipal budget.
You can fill out a budget survey at the pop-up events on the following dates:
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Wellington Branch Library (261 Wellington Main Street)
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Milford Branch Ann Farwell Library (3053 County Road 10)
If you can’t drop by the library locations during these times, you can fill out the survey and share your feedback by visiting the County’s Have Your Say page here.
In its Strategic Plan 2023-2026, County Council committed to supporting resident participation in the budgeting process. Over the next several years, the municipality will seek to bring more voices to the conversation about how your tax dollars are spent.
County Council will begin considering the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, December 1.
Send your questions and comments to communications@pecounty.on.ca. For more information or details on how you can fill out the survey over the phone, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.

Public Meeting: Proposed Ballot Question
2025-10-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington, Ontario, K0K 3L0, Canada
The public can learn more and provide input on a proposed ballot question for the 2026 municipal election at the following public meetings:
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington
Date: November 3, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street

County Council intends to pass a by-law to add the following question to the election ballot:
Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundary changes?
Answer options: “Yes” or “No” only

For the results of the question to be legally binding on the municipality:

At least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality vote on the question, and
More than 50 per cent of the voters are in favour

Should this occur the estimated costs of a third-party review would be between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on the scope of the work. Any changes would be in effect for the 2031 municipal election.
Visit the County website for more information.

Budget Survey Pop-Up
2025-10-28 10:00 - 13:00 | Picton Library, 208 Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K 2T0, Canada
A County representative will be at several County library locations starting Friday, October 24 to gather public feedback and input that will help inform the 2026 municipal budget.
You can fill out a budget survey at the pop-up events on the following dates:
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Picton Branch Library (208 Picton Main Street)
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Wellington Branch Library (261 Wellington Main Street)
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Milford Branch Ann Farwell Library (3053 County Road 10)
If you can’t drop by the library locations during these times, you can fill out the survey and share your feedback by visiting the County’s Have Your Say page here.
In its Strategic Plan 2023-2026, County Council committed to supporting resident participation in the budgeting process. Over the next several years, the municipality will seek to bring more voices to the conversation about how your tax dollars are spent.
County Council will begin considering the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, December 1.
Send your questions and comments to communications@pecounty.on.ca. For more information or details on how you can fill out the survey over the phone, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.

Bridges Out of Poverty: A community-wide training
2025-10-28 09:30 - 16:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
The public is invited to attend Bridges Out of Poverty, a community-wide training opportunity designed to build a shared understanding of poverty and resilience.
The event will take place on Tuesday, October 28 from 9:30 am to 4 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street). There is no cost to attend and lunch and refreshments will be provided.
The training helps individuals and organizations address financial instability by building resources and enhancing understanding across economic classes. It involves everyone within the community and provides a common language, tools, and strategies for communities to co-create sustainable solutions together.
Whether you’re in education, business, social services, local government, or simply passionate about community change, this is your chance to be part of a growing movement to make Prince Edward County more inclusive and create stability for everyone.
The training will be facilitated by certified Bridges Out of Poverty trainer Suzie Johnson-Smith. During the training, participants will:

Explore essential resources for stability

Identify the complexity and causes of poverty

Develop and analyze a mental model for economic environments

Learn the unspoken rules of different economic classes

Evaluate how language and narratives negotiate our environments

Discuss family stability and the importance of building social capital

Gain new tools and strategies for improving relationships and outcomes

Registration is required. To register, click here.
This training is made possible by the Community Safety and Well-being (CSWB) Plan’s Poverty Reduction Action Team. The CSWB Plan is a municipal initiative mandated by the Community Safety and Policing Act, 2019. It brings together local organizations, police, and residents to address root causes of issues like poverty, mental health, and housing. This plan is guided by collective impact practices, which means different groups work together toward shared goals.
For more information or to be added to the CSWB community mailing list, please contact Hilary Fennell, Community Initiatives Coordinator for the County of Prince Edward, at hfennell@pecounty.on.ca or call/text 613.503.0187.

Budget Survey Pop-Up
2025-10-24 10:00 - 13:00 | Ameliasburgh Library, 809 Whitney Road, Ameliasburgh, Ontario, K8N 4Z1, Canada
A County representative will be at several County library locations starting Friday, October 24 to gather public feedback and input that will help inform the 2026 municipal budget.
You can fill out a budget survey at the pop-up events on the following dates:
Date: Friday, October 24
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Ameliasburgh Branch Library (809 Whitney Road)
Date: Tuesday, October 28
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Picton Branch Library (208 Picton Main Street)
Date: Wednesday, October 29
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Wellington Branch Library (261 Wellington Main Street)
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 10 am – 1 pm
Location: Milford Branch Ann Farwell Library (3053 County Road 10)
If you can’t drop by the library locations during these times, you can fill out the survey and share your feedback by visiting the County’s Have Your Say page here.
In its Strategic Plan 2023-2026, County Council committed to supporting resident participation in the budgeting process. Over the next several years, the municipality will seek to bring more voices to the conversation about how your tax dollars are spent.
County Council will begin considering the 2026 municipal budget on Monday, December 1.
Send your questions and comments to communications@pecounty.on.ca. For more information or details on how you can fill out the survey over the phone, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 extension 1023, 613.962.9108 extension 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca.

Public Meeting: Proposed Ballot Question
2025-10-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley, Ontario, K0K 1P0
The public can learn more and provide input on a proposed ballot question for the 2026 municipal election at four public meetings.
County Council intends to pass a by-law to add the following question to the election ballot:
Are you in favour of a third-party review of Council size and related ward boundary changes?
Answer options: “Yes” or “No” only
Council will hold public meetings on the following days:
Date: October 23, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Ameliasburgh Town Hall, 13 Coleman Street, Ameliasburgh
Date: October 28, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Wellington and District Community Centre, 111 Belleville Street, Wellington
Date: November 3, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Athol Town Hall, 1685 County Road 10, Cherry Valley
Date: November 18, 2025
Time: 6 pm
Location: Shire Hall, 332 Picton Main Street
For the results of the question to be legally binding on the municipality:

At least 50 per cent of the eligible electors in the municipality vote on the question, and
More than 50 per cent of the voters are in favour

Should this occur the estimated costs of a third-party review would be between $60,000 and $100,000 depending on the scope of the work. Any changes would be in effect for the 2031 municipal election.
Visit the County website for more information.

Public Information Centre: York Street Project
2025-10-16 17:00 - 19:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
The County of Prince Edward will share more information about the York Street reconstruction project including the detailed schedule at a Public Information Centre on Thursday, October 16.
The information centre will take place from 5 – 7 pm inside the Rotary Hall at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).
If you are unable to attend the meeting in person, the information will be posted on the County website the next day.
The municipality is tackling this project on York Street in Picton to ensure nearly 400 residential and commercial properties continue to have reliable sanitary sewer service. This project is a high priority because of the deteriorating condition of a large trunk sanitary sewer that runs underneath York Street.
County Council awarded the tender in the amount of $855,941 plus HST for the project on September 23 to Cobourg Development Services Ltd. Council approved the project in the 2024 capital budget.
In addition to replacing the existing sanitary sewer, the project includes replacing the watermain, installing a new asphalt roadway and sidewalk, and adding a curb and storm sewer to accommodate the curb.
Reconstruction work on York Street will take place between Picton Main Street and Mary Street this fall and next spring — no work will take place during the winter months. Because of long-standing issues with soil stability in the area and to avoid damaging adjacent buildings, the design team considered unique ways to replace the pipe without digging a trench.
To accommodate the most viable replacement method, the municipality will have to close the eastbound lane of Picton Main Street for several weeks in the late fall this year. Temporary traffic signals will ensure one lane of traffic always remains open. Signage will direct drivers to an alternate route around the construction using Walton Street, King Street, and Paul Street.
If you have questions about this project, please contact Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at 613.476.2148 extension 1007 or email jshortt@pecounty.on.ca.

Municipal Offices Closed: Thanksgiving
2025-10-13 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Monday, October 13 for Thanksgiving.
Offices will reopen on Tuesday, October 14 at 8:30 am.
Garbage and recycling collection

Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule.
Environmental 360 Solutions reminds residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue boxes out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup.
If your collection is missed on collection day, please call Environmental 360 Solutions at 1.866.358.3560.
The municipality’s landfill and transfer stations will be open regular hours on Saturday, October 11. Visit the municipal website for more information.

Recreation Facilities
The Wellington and District Community Centre, the Prince Edward Community Centre and Community Halls will be closed on Monday, October 13.
The walking track at the Wellington and District Community Centre (WDCC) will reopen on Tuesday, October 14 at 7 am.
Reminder: The walking track at the WDCC is operating on its ice season schedule of 7 am – 9 pm daily (except during paid admission events).
Regular programming is scheduled Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12. Click here to view the community ice schedule.
Please note: Additional community ice programming has been scheduled for the P.A. Day on Friday, October 10:
Wellington and District Community Centre

Public Skating: 8 am – 9 am*
Ticket Ice: 9 am – 10 am
Shinny: 10 am – 11 am
Public Skating: 4 pm – 5 pm*

Prince Edward Community Centre

Adult + Tot Skating: 9 am – 10 am*
Public Skating: 10 am – 11 am*
Ticket Ice: 3 pm – 4 pm
Shinny: 4 pm – 5 pm*

*Part of the regular scheduled program
The County Museums
The County Museums will have varying operational hours on Thanksgiving Weekend:

Mariners Park Museum will be hosting a special event on Saturday, October 11 at 7 pm with South Shore Joint Initiative: South Shore Dark Sky – South Shore Joint Initiative
The Scarecrow Festival will take place at Macaulay Heritage Park on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12 from 11 am – 4 pm. Macaulay Heritage Park will be closed Monday, October 13.
Ameliasburgh Heritage Village and Wellington Heritage Museum will be open regular operating hours Saturday, October 11 from 1 pm – 4 pm. Both sites will be closed on Sunday and Monday.

County Transit
County Transit will not operate on Monday, October 13.
After-hour inquiries
For urgent after-hours municipal inquiries, please call:

613.476.6505 for road emergencies
613.967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies

Public Open House: Cultural Heritage Master Plan
2025-10-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main Street, Picton, Ontario, K0K2T0, Canada
An in-person public open house for the Cultural Heritage Master Plan (CHMP) will take place on Monday, October 6.
The meeting will be held from 5 – 7 pm at the Rotary Hall inside the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street).
At the meeting, staff and the project consultant, WSP, will present the latest draft of the CHMP. Attendees can learn more about the plan and ask questions to the project team.
The County of Prince Edward is developing the plan to manage and protect its built heritage resources and cultural heritage landscapes.
A built heritage resource is a building, structure, monument, installation, or any manufactured remnant that contributes to a property’s cultural heritage value or interest.
A cultural heritage landscape is a defined geographical area that may have been modified by human activity and include features such as structures, spaces, archaeological sites, or natural elements that are valued together for their interrelationship, meaning, or association.
Protecting and enhancing Prince Edward County’s cultural, heritage and natural assets for the future is a key objective within the municipality’s Strategic Plan 2023-2026. In addition, the municipality’s Official Plan states that the municipality will identify cultural heritage resources while ensuring their conservation, restoration, maintenance, and enhancement as part of the community’s ongoing evolution.
Council directed staff, when it adopted the Official Plan in 2021, to prepare a Cultural Heritage Master Plan to help guide staff and the development community in this area.
As the project progresses, additional in-person meetings will occur. You can receive project updates by subscribing on the Have Your Say page. Additional information is posted on the Have Your Say page.
If you have questions, please contact Scott Pordham, Policy Coordinator, Development Services, at 613.476.2148 extension 2024 or spordham@pecounty.on.ca.

Municipal offices closed September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation observance
2025-09-30 | Ontario
The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a federal statutory day honouring Indigenous people, communities, and survivors of Canada’s residential school system, takes place on September 30. It is important to recognize the ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and remember those who were lost.
Prince Edward County municipal administrative offices will be closed on Tuesday, September 30. Staff and members of our community are encouraged to use this day to learn and reflect on the history and legacy of the residential school system.
The municipality will continue to deliver essential services on September 30. Curbside garbage, green bin, and recycling pickup service will occur according to the regular schedule. Landfill and transfer sites will be open on Saturday, September 27. Sophiasburgh, Picton, and Wellington sites will remain open on Wednesday, October 1. Environmental 360 Solutions reminds residents to have their garbage, green bin, and properly sorted blue boxes out to the curb by 7 am to ensure pickup. If your collection is missed on collection day, please call Environmental 360 Solutions at 1.866.358.3560.
For urgent after-hour inquiries, please call 613.476.6505 for road emergencies or 613.967.8777 for water or sewer emergencies.
The Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton and the Wellington and District Community Centre will be closed on Tuesday, September 30. County Transit will be running as per the regular schedule.
Resources and Special Events
In a recent proclamation, Mayor Steve Ferguson has declared the municipality’s commitment to acknowledging September 30 as the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, flying an “Every Child Matters” flag for the month of September, and encouraging all members of the community to educate themselves about the stories of residential school survivors, their families, and communities.
Activities in the local community and across Canada are planned to mark the day. Here are just a few options for ways to learn and things to do:

A Path Forward, a permanent and evolving exhibit co-curated by The County Museums and Tsi Tyónnheht Onkwawén:na and recognized as a Legacy Space by the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund, is one example of reconciliation work happening here in Prince Edward County. Through Indigenous art, history, and story, the exhibit invites year-round engagement with these essential conversations. A Path Forward is located at Macaulay Heritage Park in Picton and is open Wednesday through Sunday; 1 pm – 4pm from September to May and 10 am – 4 pm May through August.
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will provide free virtual learning opportunities, including five Lunch and Learn sessions taking place from Monday, September 22 to Friday, September 26.
The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, CBC/Radio-Canada and the Algonquin Nation have united to produce a 90-minute multilingual commemorative gathering entitled Remembering the Children: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The live national broadcast will begin at 3 pm on September 30. A YouTube link will be provided the day of the event.
Learn about Orange Shirt Day here.

Additional information and resources are available on the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation website.

WLCA 2025 Environmental Symposium
2025-09-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Isaiah Tubbs Resort, 1642 County Road 12, ontario, Canada
Date: Saturday, September 27

Time: 10am – 3pm (Sign in begins at 9am. Please note that pre-registration is required. We will not be able to accommodate walk-ins on the day of the event.)

Location: MacDonald Hall, Isaiah Tubbs Resort – 1642 County Road 12, West Lake
There is ample FREE PARKING on site.

Price:
General Public $25.00
WLCA Members: $20.00
(Price includes morning refreshments and lunch catered by the resort)

FULL LIST OF PRESENTERS AND DISPLAY TABLE HOSTS
Presenters:

Shannon Taylor, Chief Park Naturalist – Sandbanks Provincial Park
Daniel Butler, Invasive Species Technician – Quinte Conservation Authority
Victoria Taylor, Landscape Architect
Gabrielle Parent-Doliner, Director – Water Rangers
Lynn Ward, Director – Prince Edward 4-H Association
Graeme Smith, GIS Coordinator – Ontario Nature
Emily Jones, Conservation Technician – Nature Conservancy of Canada
Cathie Coultis on behalf of Environmental & Sustainability/Operational Services – The Corporation of the County of Prince Edward
Aerecura Sustainable Builders

Display Table Hosts:

South Shore Joint Initiative
Prince Edward County Field Naturalists
Quinte Field Naturalists
Ducks Unlimited Canada
Prince Edward County Bird Observatory

REGISTER HERE

Fall edition of Owen Jones Memorial Trash Bash
2025-09-27 09:00 - 13:00 | Ontario
The County of Prince Edward is partnering with community leaders to host a first ever fall version of the Owen Jones Memorial Fall Trash Bash on Saturday, September 27. This event will be held in support of the Quinte Trash Bash, which is a series of clean-ups taking place in neighbouring municipalities across the Quinte region. The event will also coincide with an annual Trash Bash hosted by the Sophiasburgh community at the Northport/Centennial Park.
Residents who are interested in participating alone or in a group in Prince Edward County can register via this form. You can also register by contacting Evan Nash at evannash@gmail.com or calling Wellington Home Hardware at 613.399.3203.
Supplies, including gloves and bags, are now available at 115 Lake Street in Picton, Shire Hall (332 Picton Main Street), and both the Wellington and Picton Home Hardware locations. Waste collected on the day of the clean-up can be dropped off at the following locations free of charge:

Picton Home Hardware (13544 Loyalist Parkway)
Midtown Brewery parking lot (266 Wellington Main Street)
15 Coleman Street (Ameliasburgh), next to the works garage
2179 County Road 17 (Milford Town Hall), in front of the fairgrounds
The County will also be providing a bin at the Northport/Centennial Park to support the Sophiasburgh trash bash.

Participants are encouraged to send a photo of your group participating in the cleanup to communications@pecounty.on.ca or tag the County of Prince Edward on Facebook and Instagram for a chance to win prizes.
If you are interested in hosting your own community clean-up, check out the County’s website.
For more information, contact the County of Prince Edward at 613.476.2148 ext. 1023, 613.962.9108 ext. 1023, or info@pecounty.on.ca
