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PEC Committee of the Whole weighs policing, water infrastructure, dark sky initiatives, affordable housing, and municipal funding priorities.

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue and the Ontario Provincial Police faced off in a charity hockey game in Picton to support the Picton United Church Food Bank. The annual Face Off for the Food Bank collected 310 pounds of food and $102 in cash donations, bringing the community together for a good cause.

Ontario Provincial Police are investigating the death of a 35-year-old Prince Edward County resident following a water-related incident near Point Petre on Lake Ontario. Community members have shared tributes remembering James Badgley, who previously received a Medal of Bravery for rescuing a man from a house fire.

Prince Edward County OPP say a reported weapon at a local school on April 19 was determined to be a toy. Police confirmed there was no threat to students or the public and warned against spreading inaccurate rumours.

A Prince Edward County man has died following an off-road vehicle crash in Tudor and Cashel Township on April 7. Ontario Provincial Police are investigating.

Date: April 04, 2024 A 71-year-old driver has died following a single-vehicle collision in Picton earlier this week. Prince Edward County OPP are continuing to investigate the incident, which occurred on Main Street near Paul Street on Monday, April 1, shortly before 3 p.m. Police say the driver was found unconscious at the scene and was transported to hospital, where they were later pronounced dead. Preliminary findings suggest the driver suffered a medical episode prior to

A Picton retail employee helped prevent further losses after a local resident was tricked into sending $17,000 through a cryptocurrency ATM. Prince Edward County OPP are recognizing the employee’s quick thinking and reminding residents to watch for suspicious payment requests.

Excerpt: Safety partnerships, policing realities, and community planning shape the discussion.

Prince Edward County OPP laid multiple charges following a search warrant executed at an Ameliasburgh residence as part of an ongoing investigation.

OPP are asking witnesses to come forward after a fatal Highway 401 collision involving two transport trucks and a passenger vehicle.

The IMPACT team pairs mental health professionals with police to support people experiencing mental health or addiction crises in Prince Edward County.

Commercial vehicle inspections uncover brake failures, suspension defects, and other safety issues, prompting charges and continued enforcement.