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The County OPP Detachment Board connects local policing data to concerns about road safety, impaired driving, cell service, and 2027 policing costs.

The Prince Edward County OPP Detachment Board reviews policing costs, local crime trends, impaired driving, community safety planning, and officer training.

The County OPP Detachment Board examines intimate partner violence trends, impaired driving enforcement, and policing pressures in the community.

Big Island residents are voicing concerns over road conditions, saying ongoing issues are affecting safety and daily travel.

Council voices highlight the growing role of small businesses, evolving emergency risks, and support for a new industrial land transaction.

Council examines growth in professional services, ongoing internet challenges, and emergency preparedness while advancing an industrial land sale.

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is receiving funding support from Enbridge Gas Ontario to purchase updated firefighter training materials. The grant is part of a $125,000 provincial initiative supporting 25 Ontario fire departments in strengthening emergency preparedness and firefighter safety.

The Rotary Club of Wellington raised nearly $7,000 for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation through its annual Dinner, Dance and Auction. The fundraiser also supported the Wellington Storehouse Foodbank, continuing the club's long-standing commitment to local health care and community services.

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.

Prince Edward County Fire and Rescue is undergoing a leadership transition following the departure of Fire Chief Chad Brown. Deputy Fire Chief Tim Kraemer has been appointed Interim Fire Chief, with Pat Howe serving as Acting Deputy Fire Chief while the County prepares to recruit a permanent replacement.

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.

Council approved reconsideration of Ameliasburgh consent files, discussed Picton Terminals settlement terms, and heard deputations on dental health outreach and climate policy concerns.

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

Council raises concerns about public health mergers, supports eclipse preparedness, and divides on how to move forward with Wellington Town Hall.

Council opened 2024 with community recognition, major project updates, and discussions on housing, recreation, and financial decisions.

The November 30, 2023 Committee of the Whole meeting covered economic development, healthcare recruitment, Picton traffic concerns, library growth, and emergency preparedness.

Affordable housing moves forward as Council reviews long-term growth and emergency service performance.

From housing in Picton to climate targets and EMS updates, Council decisions shape County-wide priorities.