Removal of Holding Court Statue to go before council November 17
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The fate of a report from the John A Macdonald Working Group came before the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee (PEHAC) on November 4. The working…
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County’s housing crisis has become critical according to local Affordable Housing Corporation
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER With affordable housing being a prominent issue in the Prince Edward County landscape, the Rotary Club of Picton welcomed Chuck Dowdall, Executive Director of the Prince…
Stories from our past-November 5, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910: The Protestant churches of the town united in a Thanksgiving…
OPP lay new charges in drug-related death
The Ontario Provincial Police have confirmed a Picton women’s death earlier this year was due to fentanyl toxicitiy and have updated charges laid against those connected with the premature expiration….
Library offering tech workshops
The library is offering technology workshops online this fall and winter. These workshops are held online using the videoconferencing software Zoom. If you have never used Zoom, we have prepared…
Drivers should be wary in November
The Prince Edward County Detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police reminds drivers to be aware of increased deer activity during the fall months. Every year, OPP responds to numerous car…
Official plan should do more for County’s youth
I wish to congratulate the staff and political leaders who worked so hard on the PEC Official Plan . It is a most comprehensive document– but I have several comments…
Turbine part migration is confusing
Hope. We all seek it in 2020. But, last Friday I stood with a few neighbours watching in complete confusion as multiple transport trucks with fleets of pilot vehicles taking…
COVID-19 cloud should not diminish solemn act of Remembrance
Next week’s Remembrance Day ceremony will be unlike any that have come before it, but in no way should that diminish its significance. Without question, the brave men and women…
Local Angel Tree office open Nov. 12
The annual Angel Tree program will officially be opening their office doors for their 2020 program on Thursday, Nov. 12 at the Kinsmen Club of Picton Benson Hall at 56…