Blog, News & Events

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.

How can Prince Edward County help residents keep up with the cost of living? Explore the mayoral candidates’ responses, existing property-tax and water-bill relief, gaps in program access, and questions about funding, employment, and measuring results.

Can young adults build a future in Prince Edward County? Explore the mayoral candidates’ ideas for youth participation, jobs, housing, recreation, and community connections, along with the local strategies and services that could help young people live, work, and thrive in the County.

Council appointed a new CAO, recognized firefighter recruits, and voted to move forward with Bloomfield road construction while addressing infrastructure and public safety updates.

A revived resort proposal at Roblin Lake is drawing strong local concern over water capacity, ecology, and long-term impacts.

This meeting recap explains farmland protection debates, noxious weed concerns, and economic development plans discussed by Prince Edward County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee.

This meeting recap explains farmland protection debates, noxious weed concerns, and economic development plans discussed by Prince Edward County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee.

The committee examined growth forecasts, development charges, and infrastructure financing. Discussions focused on risk, transparency, and aligning future planning with realistic growth in PEC.

The committee questioned growth forecasts, financial risks, and infrastructure planning. Discussions highlight the need for realistic data, careful spending, and stronger oversight in PEC.

Council advances worker housing exploration, accepts a key infrastructure planning report, and updates development charge policies to reflect provincial changes.

Accessibility support moves forward with business outreach, survey planning, and new tools aimed at improving long-term inclusion.