News
May 26, 2026

$20 million for new Wellington Wastewater Plant

An unprecedented investment in home building in Prince Edward County

News
May 27, 2026

Relaxation of Ontario's liquor laws fails to gain traction at Shire Hall

News
May 27, 2026

Contentious meeting exposes divide over who gets to serve, and who can't afford to

News
May 27, 2026

Picton's drinking water faces threats from over 300 sources — and that's on a good day

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Editorial
May 27, 2026

We don't live in the democracy we think we do, warns Andrew Coyne

Letters
May 27, 2026

Readers Write: on Pickleball in the Park, Publishers' responsibilities, Rick Conroy for Mayor, and how the MP really needs to answer his mail.

On the Stage
May 27, 2026

Lauren Gunderson’s Silent Sky comes to the Andrew

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News
December 17, 2025

County to Investigate Picton Terminals

Evidence suggests it is quarrying a parcel of land zoned Rural, in contravention of the Aggregate Resources Act

Editorial
April 15, 2026

The MNR granted Picton Terminals repeated exemptions from the requirement for a quarry licence under the Aggregate Resources Act based on information the owners supplied about their activities.

News
April 15, 2026

The Ontario Venture loads up before departing for Quebec City

News
January 28, 2026

P&H grain silos could justify federal funds

News
May 27, 2026

County Foundation partners with Alternatives for Women to build capital for new transitional housing

News
May 20, 2026

Council resolves on a Vacant Commercial Storefront Tax — but the province must agree

Obituaries

Gone, but not forgotten

November 18, 1932 - May 9, 2026
August 21, 1930 - May 13, 2026
September 20, 1958 - MayPassed away peacefully at Belleville General Hospital on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026, Jody Read of Salmon Point, Prince Edward County, formerly of Toronto, at the age of 67. Daughter of the late Rodney and Helen Read. Much loved wife of 38 years to Tom Donovan. Proud sister of Rev. Janet Read-Hockin (Joe), Meribeth Tikkanen (David), and will be forever remembered by her niece Katie and nephew Mathew. Jody is also predeceased by brothers Jamie and Tim Read. In keeping with Jody's wishes, cremation has taken place. A Celebratory Bingo Night will be held in Jody's honour at Dune Hopper Brewing Company - 1613 County Road 12, Bloomfield - on Saturday, June 6 from 6pm onwards. A Service of Remembrance will be held at a later date in Toronto. If desired, memorial donations to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation are appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to Rushnell Funeral Homes - Picton Chapel, 33 Main Street (613-476-2450). To share memories or leave online condolences, please visit: www.rushnellfuneralhomes.com 13, 2026

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