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Part 2: Council Divisions on Housing, Governance, and Road Work — 05/26/2026
Council debates reveal divisions on housing, strong support for infrastructure upgrades, and growing concern over provincial influence on local decision-making.
May 26


Part 1: Child Welfare Pressures, Housing Projects, and County Road 49 Reconstruction — 05/26/2026
Council splits on fire service planning and consultation approach while aligning in full support of the Feed the Meter program and community wellbeing.
May 26


Part 2: The Interim Water Rate Plan and Why the Committee Isn’t Finished Yet – 05/21/2026
Highlights where members stood on the interim rate plan, concerns about long-term infrastructure funding, and why the committee will continue meeting.
May 21


Part 1: Water Rate Increase, Delayed Long-Term Planning, and Committee Continuation – 05/21/2026
Focuses on the interim water rate decision, why long-term financial planning is being postponed, and why the committee will continue meeting despite plans to dissolve.
May 21


Part 1: Farm Housing, Food Truck Zoning, and Planning Authority Concerns – 05/20/2026
Discussion focused on balancing farmland protection with housing needs, extending a Picton food truck use, and concerns about shifting planning decision power from council to staff.
May 20


Part 2: Farm Housing Debate, Food Truck Extension, and Planning Authority Concerns – 05/20/2026
Examines where councillors stood on key issues, including rural housing, temporary commercial use, and decision-making power, and what those positions signal for residents.
May 20


Part 1: Structure Changes, Enforcement Tools, and Wellington HCD Rollout – 05/13/2026
The heritage committee examines its future structure, prepares Wellington property owners for designation changes, and pushes for stronger enforcement of heritage rules.
May 13


Part 2: Structure, Enforcement, and Future Planning – 05/13/2026
Committee members differ on how heritage work should be organized while advancing updates on Wellington’s heritage district, North Marysburgh designations, and future enforcement tools.
May 13


The County Road 9 Oak Debate Is About More Than Trees
A growing petition in Greater Napanee is urging officials to prove that removing mature oak trees along County Road 9 is truly necessary before taking irreversible action.
May 11


Part 2: Board Pushes Housing Momentum, Debates Funding Conditions, and Signals Long-Term Shift – 05/11/2026
Board members emphasize urgency on housing projects, debate financial safeguards, and begin shaping a longer-term approach to funding and partnerships in Prince Edward County.
May 11


Part 1: The Board Focuses on Funding Strategy, Project Progress, and Long-Term Planning – 05/11/2026
The housing board moves forward with active projects, explores new funding opportunities, and signals a shift toward long-term planning for affordable housing in Prince Edward County.
May 11


Animal Cruelty Case Sparks Debate Over Sentencing in Ontario
This animal cruelty case is sparking debate over whether a legal sentence can still feel too light for a crime that shocked the community.
May 6


Why the Debate Over 1188 Ridge Road Is About More Than One Pit
This gravel pit debate highlights growing concerns about groundwater, missing records, and whether rules are being applied fairly.
May 1


A New Chapter for the Mustang Drive-In
This beloved drive-in’s new chapter has locals hopeful it can stay affordable, familiar, and true to the movie-first experience they’ve always loved.
Apr 29


Part 2: Farm Grant Changes, Soil Health Ideas, and Road Safety Motion – 04/27/2026
The County Agricultural Advisory Committee debates grant program updates, supports soil health ideas, and advances a road safety motion.
Apr 27


Part 1: Grants, Farm Support, and Safety on the Roads – 04/27/2026
The County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee examines farm grant participation, considers program updates, and discusses improving road safety for agricultural vehicles.
Apr 27


New Shoppers Plan for Picton Sparks Bigger Questions About Local Growth
This new retail project is raising bigger questions about growth, local businesses, and what kind of future Picton residents want.
Apr 24


Part 2: Housing Debate, Service Review Divides, and Council Alignment – 04/23/2026
The County councillors show clear divides on housing, service levels, and financial risk while aligning on key community challenges.
Apr 23


Part 1: Housing Challenges, Service Pressures, and Organizational Review – 04/23/2026
The County Committee examines hidden housing issues, municipal service pressures, and organizational challenges as key decisions approach.
Apr 23


Part 2: Housing Governance Decisions, Committee Appointments, and Land Sale Approval – 05/11/2023
At the May 11, 2023 Council meeting, Prince Edward County approved the Queen Elizabeth School Expression of Interest process, confirmed a Tenant Selection Committee, passed a homelessness resolution calling for provincial action, and moved forward with a Habitat for Humanity land sale in Picton.
Apr 22
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