MarinaGate
CJ and Megan Thompson were evicted as managers of the Picton Marina in March for, among other reasons, “arrears in rent.” The rent was $1 a year. Now, the County is threatening to seize $1.25 million in new boat slips they built next door. A security camera at the Marina office recorded a staff conversation that suggests why. The County is taking the Thompsons to court — and seeking an Order to have the video destroyed.
Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner seeks support for Farmland Protection Bill.
Thanks to the Department of Illumination, Delhi Park was the scene of intense artistic activity all summer
Lobbying continued at last week's AMO, led by local MP Chris Malette
A key part of the County’s Statement of Claim against the Thompsons is its assertion that a clearly marked security camera outside the Marina launch office produced “a surreptitious recording” of County staff on a site visit they conducted on March 20th, ten days before the couple had been ordered to vacate the premises.
Sandbanks Provincial Park and Highway 62 and 1 key topics this summer. As well as granola, again.
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The Gazette's Special Weddings Issue
Getting Married in the County
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Wedding Wonderland
Prince Edward County is now one of the most sought after wedding locations this side of Martha’s Vineyard
Those dreaming of a European-inspired destination wedding in PEC this summer will have to be flexible
One of the many upsides to getting married in the County is plentiful local, seasonal flowers
Keeping an eye on activities on Picton Bay
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Countdown to the MZO
On the other side of Parrish and Heimbecker's eight new 150-foot grain silos on Picton Bay, Doornekamp Construction appears to be expanding its quarrying operations into surrounding lands still zoned agricultural, ahead of any decision on the MZO application being considered by the Minister of Housing.
Tenants Yuliia and Sergei Nesterenko and two children face eviction order after complaining
An MZO, by its very nature, removes municipal jurisdiction. It overrides municipal zoning. If granted, it would establish a Special Economic Zone right on Picton Bay, where the Terminals can do what it likes. Of course, the Terminals has always pretty much done what it likes.
Pageantry in the Park
Thanks to the Department of Illumination, Delhi Park was the scene of intense artistic activity all summer
Keeping an eye on new builds
Development Projects Around the County
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Monitoring Cold Creek
Council receives standards for construction on the Warings Creek watershed — but the WCIA charges it’s too little, too late
Construction soon to begin on what developer David Cleave calls “the most affordable subdivision ever built in Prince Edward County.”
It is essential that all new, large-scale construction in the County be built not to rely on fossil fuels.
Nobody wants growth that just creates a mindless suburban swathe. You need intentional growth, and that requires a shared vision. People working together create a place they want to live in.
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Budget Shortfall at Local Health Unit
County Delegation at AMO Conference presses Health Minister for more funds
Obituaries
Gone, but not forgotten
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