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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 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


Scam Text About Parking Fines Raises Alarm in Prince Edward County
This convincing parking ticket scam shows how quickly panic and urgency can trick people into clicking before they stop to question it.
Apr 1


Part 2: Road Safety Reviews, Rural Hotspots, and Picton Parking Vote – 02/25/2026
The County’s Traffic Advisory Committee recommended technical reviews for rural road crash hotspots while leaving Picton Main Street parking rules unchanged after its February 25, 2026 meeting.
Feb 25


Part 1: Cycling Safety, Rural Road Concerns, and Picton Parking Debate – 02/25/2026
Prince Edward County’s Traffic Advisory Committee focused on cycling safety, rural road crash concerns, and a debated Picton Main Street parking restriction during its February 25, 2026 meeting.
Feb 25


Part 1: Fire Negotiations, Housing Pressure, AMPS Changes, and 2026 Ballot Question – 02/24/2026
At its February 24 meeting, the County Council moved forward on firefighter negotiations, debated administrative monetary penalty reforms, corrected open-air burning fees, and approved a 2026 ballot question, while receiving a sobering housing and homelessness update.
Feb 24


Part 2: Why Village A Passed Unanimously and Where the Real Pressure Points Begin - 11/19/2025
While the vote was unanimous, the debate revealed where future pressure points will land. Councillors largely treated Village A as a model case—citing consultation, design changes, and housing mix—while flagging operational risks around parking, laneway maintenance, traffic, and long-term costs that will resurface as development moves from approval to lived reality.
Nov 19, 2025


Part 2: Cold Creek, Parking Near Hospital, and Service Levels - 07/22/2025
As Council moved past deputations and into formal motions on July 22, discussion shifted toward recorded votes, staff direction, and governance culture. This portion of the meeting showed how public concerns and staff reports translated into concrete procedural outcomes with long-term implications for residents.
Jul 21, 2025


Part 1: Infrastructure, Traffic Safety, and Environmental Oversight - 06/24/2025
The Council meeting focused on municipal land sales for a health hub, traffic safety updates, infrastructure repair programs, and environmental oversight related to the Warrings Creek watershed.
Jun 24, 2025


Part 2: Council Decisions, Traffic Safety, and Environmental Oversight - 06/24/2025
The June 24 Council meeting highlights decisions on land for a health hub, audit oversight, traffic calming measures, Warrings Creek environmental protections, and road repair expansions.
Jun 24, 2025


Part 1: Accessibility, Community Projects, and Provincial Policy - 05/13/2025
This May 13 Regular Council meeting focused on community-driven projects, accessibility upgrades, marina operations, and preparing for upcoming provincial legislation affecting local governance.
May 13, 2025


Part 2: Community Projects, Accessibility, and Marina Operations - 05/13/2025
This Part 2 recap covers how Council members responded to deputations, approved the Bloomfield Mill Pond Walkway as a community project, and addressed Picton Harbour Marina operations, emphasizing accessibility and local impact.
May 13, 2025


Part 1: PEC Accessibility Committee Discusses Vital Signs Report, Planning Reviews, and Accessibility Week - 05/05/2025
Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed community accessibility barriers, reviewed planning files, and explored findings from the upcoming Vital Signs Report.
May 5, 2025


Part 2: Accessibility Committee Pushes for Stronger Planning, Communication, and Community Access in PEC- 05/05/2025
Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed transportation barriers, communication access, and ways to embed accessibility into everyday municipal planning.
May 5, 2025


Common Bylaw Assumptions That Get PEC STA Owners in Trouble
From licence updates to noise, occupancy, and “grandfathering” myths, this post breaks down the most common assumptions that quietly put STA owners at risk and how to stay compliant.
Mar 17, 2025


Part 2: PEC Council Lowers Long-Term Care Levy as Housing and Waste Policy Debates Continue - 12/05/2024
This council meeting recap explains how tax decisions, housing strategy shifts, and service debates shaped Prince Edward County’s 2025 budget.
Dec 5, 2024


Part 1: PEC Council Examines Services, Housing, and Infrastructure in 2025 Budget Debate - 12/05/2024
This council meeting recap explains how service costs, housing needs, and infrastructure planning shaped Prince Edward County’s 2025 budget discussions.
Dec 5, 2024


Part 2: Picton Terminals Opposition, McFarland Decisions, and Accessibility Changes – 07/23/2024
Residents voice concerns over Picton Terminals, council backs long-term care redevelopment, and makes targeted adjustments to accessibility parking plans.
Jul 23, 2024


Part 1: Council Hears Picton Terminals Anger, Then Moves Into Big-Ticket Decisions – 07/23/2024
Council hears strong opposition on Picton Terminals, moves forward on long-term care redevelopment, and approves accessibility and infrastructure-related decisions.
Jul 23, 2024


Part 1: Accessibility Committee Focuses on Inclusion, Public Spaces, and Practical Barriers – 07/18/2024
Committee members highlighted business support, building upgrades, inclusive playgrounds, accessible parking, and youth spaces. Motions were passed to guide future county planning, funding, and policy decisions, ensuring accessibility is actionable and community-focused.
Jul 18, 2024
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