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Part 1: Council Debates Noise Bylaw Changes, Water Rates, Heritage Deadlines and Council Pay — 06/09/2026
Noise rules, infrastructure planning, heritage timelines, and council pay spark key discussions at County Council.
Jun 9


Part 2: Council Divisions on Pay, Noise Bylaw Support, Water Planning, and Heritage Deadline Request — 06/09/2026
Council splits on pay, aligns on noise rules and heritage, and moves cautiously on water planning.
Jun 9


Part 1: Heritage Enforcement Bylaw Advances, Museum Strategy Endorsed, and Heritage Awards Revived — 06/03/2026
Heritage enforcement tools move forward, museum planning is endorsed, and the County prepares to bring back Heritage Awards after a multi-year pause.
Jun 3


Part 2: Heritage Enforcement Debate, Museum Governance Discussions, and Strong Support for Awards Revival — 06/03/2026
Committee members weigh enforcement tools, museum governance concerns, and heritage recognition, ultimately supporting bylaw development, museum planning, and awards revival.
Jun 3


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


Part 1: Road Concerns, Statue Debate, and Infrastructure Decisions – 04/21/2026
The County Council tackles road maintenance issues, revisits a divisive heritage debate, and advances infrastructure projects amid strong public input.
Apr 21


Part 2: Statue Vote, Road Concerns, and County Road 3 Approval – 04/21/2026
The County Council splits on statue debate, acknowledges rural road concerns, and moves forward with key infrastructure project approval.
Apr 21


This Was Never Just About a Statue on Main Street
A renewed push to return Sir John A. Macdonald’s statue to Picton’s Main Street has reopened deep divisions in Prince Edward County.
Apr 17


Part 2: PEC Heritage Committee Signals Structural Changes Ahead - 04/08/2026
Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee discusses structural changes, heritage permits, and museum strategy involvement in the County.
Apr 8


Part 1- Structure, Museum Strategy & Heritage Planning - 04/08/2026
Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee explores structural changes, museum strategy updates, and long-term heritage planning in the County.
Apr 8


Part 1: Master Plan, Permits, and Preservation Priorities – 03/04/2026
The County’s Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee reviewed the Cultural Heritage Master Plan, considered heritage permits for Crystal Palace and Macaulay Church, and discussed new procedures for heritage projects.
Mar 4


Part 1: Cultural Heritage Plan Advances as Planning Committee Debates Next Steps – 02/18/2026
Board members discuss youth funding for The ROC, victim services coordination, policing trends, and rising local safety concerns including intimate partner violence.
Feb 18


Part 1: Cultural Heritage Plan Sparks Urgent Debate at Heritage Committee - 02/04/2026
Heritage Committee advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan with urgency around Bill 23, recommending a six-month implementation plan while reviewing permits, signage, and procedural gaps.
Feb 4


Part 2: Bill 23 Deadlines, Implementation Motion, and Permit Decisions – 02/04/2026
Heritage Committee unanimously advances Cultural Heritage Master Plan as a living document, while flagging Bill 23 urgency, permit sequencing issues, and implementation planning.
Feb 4


Part 2: Who Spoke Up, Where Tension Emerged, and Why Heritage Timing Now Matters - 11/5/2025
PEC’s heritage committee tackled remembrance projects, Indigenous representation, and urgent signage updates, highlighting the need to act quickly to protect the County’s cultural landmarks.
Nov 5, 2025


Part 1: Heritage Timelines, Indigenous Representation, and Growing Urgency Dominated the Committee - 11/4/2025
PEC’s Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee discussed remembrance projects, Indigenous representation, heritage designations, and long-delayed signage, highlighting the urgency to protect the County’s cultural landmarks before legislative deadlines.
Nov 4, 2025


Part 1: Draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan Enters Final Consultation Phase - 09/03/2025
Prince Edward County’s heritage committee received the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan, outlining proposed cultural heritage landscapes, conservation risks, and next steps for public consultation as the plan enters its final feedback phase.
Sep 3, 2025


Part 2: Heritage Planning Moves Forward, With Strengths Clear and Questions Still Open - 09/03/2025
Prince Edward County’s heritage committee welcomed the direction of the draft Cultural Heritage Master Plan while flagging concerns around public engagement, Indigenous and natural heritage recognition, and the real-world costs of heritage designation.
Sep 3, 2025


Part 1: Heritage Decisions, Permits, and Process Changes Shaping the County - 06/11/2025
The PEC Built and Cultural Heritage Advisory Committee received a new draft procedure for reviewing demolition applications, recommended approval for the Crystal Palace roof heritage permit, and discussed guidance for future heritage projects.
Jun 11, 2025
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