Blog, News & Events

From holiday markets to live theatre, discover upcoming November events and activities around Prince Edward County.

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.

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.

Dropped calls and unreliable reception remain concerns for Prince Edward County residents, even after major regional investments in cellular infrastructure. Explore the candidates’ ideas, the challenges of tower placement, and the questions that need answers about coverage gaps, network capacity, and municipal action.

October is a great time to visit Prince Edward County, with smaller crowds, harvest season and a full calendar of festivals, concerts and dinners. This guide covers the best events and self-guided favourites, from Oyster Fest and Pumpkinfest to galleries, orchards and Sandbanks.

October has fewer business events than festivals, but the ones on the calendar matter. This guide covers the mayoral debate, Bay of Quinte Small Business Week (Oct 19–23), the Quinte Business Achievement Awards, Countylicious and the municipal election, with source links for each.

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.

PEC councillors debated development timelines, rural land use and zoning changes at the September 16 Planning Committee meeting. Here’s who raised concerns, how the votes unfolded and what the decisions mean for local residents.

Prince Edward County’s Planning and Development Committee reviewed rural severances, the Lakeside Estates subdivision timeline and countywide zoning updates at its September 16 meeting.

PEC Affordable Housing Board members debated finances, approved new working groups and advanced Nile Street property steps. Here’s who said what and what it means for locals.

Prince Edward County’s Affordable Housing Board tackled financial questions, reorganized its working groups and moved the Nile Street project closer to its next stage.

PEC Affordable Housing Board members debated finances, approved new working groups and advanced Nile Street property steps. Here’s who said what and what it means for locals.

Prince Edward County’s Affordable Housing Board reviewed financial concerns, reorganized its working groups and moved the Nile Street housing project closer to its next stage.

With the 2026 PEC municipal election underway, residents can look at incumbent councillors’ voting records while waiting for more detailed campaign platforms.

Base31’s expansion could reshape Picton, but major questions remain around housing, infrastructure costs, affordability, and community impact.

September in Prince Edward County is packed with community spirit and seasonal celebrations. Explore our curated guide to the month’s top events, including the Picton Fair, The Long Table on Main, live concerts, cycling adventures, hands-on workshops, and more.

PEC councillors take different positions on water infrastructure costs, growth, developer funding, and other key County decisions.

PEC Committee of the Whole weighs policing, water infrastructure, dark sky initiatives, affordable housing, and municipal funding priorities.

PEC Council considers major decisions involving Delhi Park, Wellington Town Hall, heritage development in Wellington, and the County’s financial position.

PEC Council weighs competing views on Delhi Park while advancing Wellington Town Hall stewardship and approving the Drake Devonshire heritage permit.