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The County of Prince Edward municipal offices will be closed on Friday, March 29 and Monday, April 1 for the Easter holiday. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, April 2 at 8:30 am. Garbage and recycling collection Regular garbage, green bin, and recycling collection will occur on both March 29 and April 1 with no interruptions. […]
Preliminary findings and alternative solutions will be presented at a second public consultation centre (PCC) for the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) amendment for Picton. The PCC will be held on Wednesday, April 3 from 6-8 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street, Picton). The PCC will follow a drop-in format with […]
The County is hosting a Court Allocation Meeting on Thursday, April 4. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Arena in the Multi Purpose Room from 6 pm - 8 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Lightfoot (Supervisor of Recreation and Community Facilities) by email at rlightfoot@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at […]
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 […]
The County is hosting a Baseball Allocation Meeting on Wednesday, April 10. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Arena in the Multi Purpose Room from 6 pm – 8 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Lightfoot (Supervisor of Recreation and Community Facilities) by email at rlightfoot@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension […]
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 […]
The County is undertaking a Master Plan Study to identify long-term drinking water servicing needs for the settlement areas of Picton, Bloomfield, Wellington, Rossmore, Ameliasburgh, Peat’s Point, Consecon and Carrying Place. A Public Consultation Centre (PCC) is being held to present the preliminary final recommendations for each water system, results of activities completed to-date and […]
The County Sustainability Group is once again running a rain barrel sale fundraiser this spring. Rain barrels, composters, rain tanks, and accessories are available for purchase with proceeds going towards the group’s two bursaries: PECI Student Environmental Award and the County Ecological Farmer Award. A rain barrel is a container used to catch water flowing from […]
A public information meeting for a development proposal at Part of Lot 64, Hallowell Ward –western portion of Fawcette Avenue at the Millennium Trail — will take place at the Picton Rotary Hall (375 Picton Main Street) on Tuesday, April 16 at 6 pm. The County has received an application to approve a Draft Plan […]
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 […]
Cataraqui and Quinte Conservation are hosting an educational webinar on April 18 from 6 pm - 7:30 pm. The Drinking Water Wise Webinar series offers information and suggestions to Ontario residents about how they can protect their sources of drinking water. To date, topics covered include Harmful Algal Blooms, Well Care 101, Septic Systems 101, […]
The County is hosting an Ice Allocation Meeting on Thursday, April 18. The meeting will be held at the Lehigh Arena in the Multi Purpose Room from 6 pm – 8 pm. If you have any questions, please contact Richard Lightfoot (Supervisor of Recreation and Community Facilities) by email at rlightfoot@pecounty.on.ca or by phone at 613.476.2148, extension […]
Prince Edward County is supporting beneficial re-use of large items through endorsing a large item swap. During the event, residents within settlement areas are encouraged to place their lightly used large items at the curb for other residents to take and continue to use. Large items could include furniture, electronics, tools, etc. Promoting the driving […]
The annual Owen Jones Memorial Clean-up is scheduled for Saturday, April 20. "Prince Edward County takes littering seriously because it has a detrimental effect on our environment and on our residents' quality of life," Mayor Steve Ferguson says. "In the spirit of combating littering we are once again participating in the Owen Jones Community Clean […]
Prince Edward County recognizes the benefits of composting organics, particularly the cost benefits composting at home can have on the overall waste management budget. In support of this, the municipality is giving away 200 composters to the public to support the most efficient means of managing organics waste; back yard composting. Composters will be available […]
Prince Edward County is supporting beneficial re-use of large items through endorsing a large item swap. During the event, residents within settlement areas are encouraged to place their lightly used large items at the curb for other residents to take and continue to use. Large items could include furniture, electronics, tools, etc. Promoting the driving […]
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 […]
The Prince Edward County Garden Club is presenting a talk on Indigenous little forests, inspired by the Miyawaki Forest Method by Joyce Hostyn from Little Forests Kingston. The talk will present information on rapid afforestation and how we can plant, care for, and restore our relationship with our Indigenous forests and the diversity of the […]
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 […]
Join Dan Buchanan at the Ameliasburgh Church Building to hear about his fourth history book "A History of the Murray Canal." Dan will provide insight into how the project began, how the canal was dug, as well as the complications, adjustments, and problems that delayed its completion.
The County Garden Club and members of the Environmental Advisory Committee's Natural Cover Working Group will host a discussion on lawn naturalization, rain gardens, and incorporating soft landings into landscapes and gardens.
Sustainable PEC is working with Lindsay Nash, Quinte Conservation's Outreach and Stewardship Coordinator, to present a discussion on the programs that Quinte Conservation's offers within the local watershed. In honour of Earth Day, she will discuss the ways we can be good stewards. Lindsay will further highlight the importance of being a good steward and […]
Help prevent common household items from ending up in the trash by bringing them to the Repair Café! It's an opportunity to have your item(s)* repaired for free by community volunteers who believe in a shared responsibility of care and maintenance for the items we own and use. Meet skilled community members who will help […]
Did you know that the County has changed their bylaw to support local efforts to naturalize lawn? The Picton Garden Tour, taking place during PEC Earth Week, features six gardens that showcase low-cost lawn naturalization design ideas to enhance biodiversity, recharge groundwater, and add seasonal beauty to our community. The tour is a joint initiative […]
If you do not have a valid yellow PEC Summer Pass, you can register for a new green 2024 PEC Summer Pass. The green pass will be valid for three years and will expire at the end of 2026. Getting a green pass is a two-step process. You will need to register using the online form and […]
If you do not have a valid yellow PEC Summer Pass, you can register for a new green 2024 PEC Summer Pass. The green pass will be valid for three years and will expire at the end of 2026. Getting a green pass is a two-step process. You will need to register using the online form and […]
If you do not have a valid yellow PEC Summer Pass, you can register for a new green 2024 PEC Summer Pass. The green pass will be valid for three years and will expire at the end of 2026. Getting a green pass is a two-step process. You will need to register using the online form and […]
The deadline to submit comments on the slides presented at the second Public Consultation Centre (PCC) for the Picton Transportation Master Plan amendment is Friday, May 3. Comments can be submitted to Jeff Shortt, Project Manager, at jshortt@pecounty.on.ca. Click here to learn more about the project and to view the slides. Overview of the project: […]
If you do not have a valid yellow PEC Summer Pass, you can register for a new green 2024 PEC Summer Pass. The green pass will be valid for three years and will expire at the end of 2026. Getting a green pass is a two-step process. You will need to register using the online form and […]
The Emerald Ash borer (EAB) is in the process of decimating local population of Ash trees in the County and in much of Ontario. To offset this loss, municipality is hosting a tree giveaway for people impacted by the EAB and those wishing to plant trees on their private property. A total of 2,000 trees […]
If you do not have a valid yellow PEC Summer Pass, you can register for a new green 2024 PEC Summer Pass. The green pass will be valid for three years and will expire at the end of 2026. Getting a green pass is a two-step process. You will need to register using the online form and […]
On May 4, we're STEPPING UP FOR CLIMATE with our second annual climate event. After you pick up your seedlings, join us for a full day of innovation information! Bring your questions about climate adaptation, mitigation and environmental protection to experts from local organizations at our expo. Test drive an EV with Plug 'N Drive […]
Premade garden kits will be provided and collected in the picnic area. Registration can be done through the Prince Edward Learning Centre. The garden in a box event is sponsored by The County Garden Club, The Ameliasburgh Garde Club and the Master Gardeners. It includes a wooden box, veggie, herb and flower seedling/seeds. There will […]
