Blog, News & Events

When global headlines feel louder and more unsettling, even life in Prince Edward County can feel affected. This reflective essay explores how global uncertainty quietly shapes local economies, emotions, and community life, and why focusing on local connection, participation, and care can restore a sense of stability when the world feels unpredictable.

Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed community accessibility barriers, reviewed planning files, and explored findings from the upcoming Vital Signs Report.

Prince Edward County’s Accessibility Advisory Committee discussed transportation barriers, communication access, and ways to embed accessibility into everyday municipal planning.

The Council’s March 25 meeting featured civic recognition for Picton Library fundraising, a major arbitration payment approval, updates to the municipal purchasing bylaw, and support for student programs through Feed the Meter.

The 21 March 2024 Accessibility Advisory Committee meeting focused on county-wide accessible parking audits and improvements, the Access the County project supporting local businesses in meeting AODA requirements, planning a nonprofit accessibility roundtable, reviewing council accessibility resolutions, and updating the committee’s 2024 work plan.

On 21 March 2024, the Accessibility Advisory Committee focused on enhancing accessible parking in Picton, Bloomfield, and Wellington, implementing the Access the County grant for business AODA compliance, organizing a nonprofit accessibility roundtable, and advancing a resolution for provincial accessibility funding.

Wellington welcomed residents and visitors for a lively Canada Day celebration featuring the return of its popular parade, entertainment at Wellington Park, local fundraisers, and a drone light show over the beach. Festivities also continued in Picton, while planned events in Ameliasburgh were postponed.