LETTER:Tying housing to employment is labour abuse
To address the housing crisis in the County one of Council’s resolutions is to examine permitting bunk houses for staff accommodation. In other words, their approach to a situation that…
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LETTER: Wave of ‘colonial cleansing’ washing over PEC
Dear Editor, Despite County Council’s shocking decision last November to honour and support Macdonald’s legacy of British Christian colonialism, “a wave of colonial cleansing” is moving through Prince Edward County. …
Remembering the risks of carbon monoxide
Carbon Monoxide Awareness Week in Ontario is November 1-7. The Office of the Fire Marshal reminds Ontarians about the risks of carbon monoxide and the important steps to take to…
New children and family programs available
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we have an exciting new schedule of new and returning programs for children and families. To see the complete calendar of events,…
Wellington battles back to .500 mark
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER While things didn’t go the way of the hosts on in their final game of the week, there were significant signs of life from the Wellington…
EDITORIAL: Ford coming to Ontario’s low wage workers with bare minimum
So Premier Doug Ford is finally going to unshackle that planned minimum wage elevator installed by his predecessor Kathleen Wynne and tack on 65 cents to the current $14.35 paid…
Council eyeing six options to promote affordable housing in Prince Edward County
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Prince Edward County council has approved a list of planning tools to combat the local housing crisis. Following a three-hour discussion at Thursday’s Committee of…
Council approves motion to implement Talbot on the Trail community benefit provision
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Planning for a housing development in Picton is underway in exchange for funds to assist with the local housing crisis. During the Thursday Committee…
Horwath hears how housing crisis is crippling county employers
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Ontario’s Official Opposition Leader Andrea Horwath came to Prince Edward County Thursday touting a proposed tax credit that would encourage Ontarians to come back and support…
LOBB, Donald James
Donald James Lobb To the memory of a man so beloved and special, one who made us happier than we thought we could ever be. Miss you dad. Love, Shawna…