Stories from our past – November 18, 2021
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1911 Attended by representative men of town and county, the Warden’s…
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Consecon hosts main Remebrance Day ceremony
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER North-end County residents came together in Consecon Thursday to honour those who have fought, fallen and continue to fight to protect our country. Although it…
Municipal staff suggest water and wastewater rate increase for new year
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Prince Edward County Council received a report from Amanda Carter, Director of Finance, regarding a change to water and wastewater rates that would begin January 1,…
Leading expert on effects of STAs on communities presents to council
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER On November 10th, council received a presentation from Professor David Wachsmuth regarding the effects of short-term accommodations (STAs) on communities and the housing market. Wachsmuth is…
Pandemic or not, Pictonites pay tribute to fallen and fighting soldiers
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Over 100 people gathered around the Picton Cenotaph in remembrance, their heads bowed in silence between the last post and reveille. Unlike other years, this day…