Blog, News & Events

Where does Ernie Margetson stand on the issues affecting the County? Explore his responses to 15 mayoral debate questions and join the conversation about the County’s future.

The election is over, but the conversation continues. Get to know Ernie Margetson’s vision for Prince Edward County and how residents can help shape its future.

In a two-hour coffee chat, Terry Shortt reflects on the County he grew up in and shares his thoughts on attracting young families, supporting local jobs, managing tourism, maintaining roads, and building trust between council and residents.

During our chat with Mayoral Candidate Brad Nieman, he shares his vision for how fostering better communication and community in Prince Edward County in the challenging times that he warns loom ahead. What will we need to "survive" and come out on the other side? Brad tells us his perspective on the process that will involve a bit of pain, but ultimately, he hopes will lead to overall gains.

What problem are Prince Edward County’s short-term accommodation rules meant to solve? This article examines mayoral candidates’ proposals, questions about STA licensing figures, and the evidence residents need to assess the impact on housing, tourism, and neighbourhoods.

What does the council-size question on Prince Edward County’s October ballot actually mean? Learn how the vote works, when the result becomes binding, what the mayoral candidates propose, and what could happen after a review.

From Pumpkinfest in Wellington to Halloween dances, haunted walk-throughs and the municipal election, October is packed with things to do in the County. This guide lists the month’s events in date order, with times, locations, ticket info and source links.

Three PEC wards already know who their councillors will be, but residents can still look at their records and what their past decisions may mean for the next four years.

Accessibility discussions, election planning, and policy direction shape the committee’s final term priorities.

Accessibility planning, election readiness, and community feedback guide future County priorities.

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.

Accessibility Advisory Committee appoints leadership, refines trail design plans, and supports improved accessibility measures for the 2026 municipal election.

In Prince Edward County, a council meeting controversy has shifted from a single remark to a broader question of respect, accountability, and whether resident concerns about rural roads will lead to meaningful action.

After two terms, Mayor Steve Ferguson is stepping aside, setting up an open mayoral race at a pivotal time for Prince Edward County.

Council reviews housing progress, infrastructure funding, and routine service decisions shaping day-to-day operations in the County.

Council discusses housing progress, election sign rules, and service contracts while outlining what decisions mean for residents across Prince Edward County.

Council reviews ice access issues, election sign timing, and long-term care redevelopment updates in the County.

Council signals direction on ice access, election sign timing, and long-term care progress in the County.

Council decisions include firefighter negotiations, housing pressure updates, enforcement by-law changes, and a 2026 election ballot question.

Council divides on a ballot question review while approving canopy funding, election office plans, and key municipal agreements with broad support.