Blog, News & Events

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.

This spring surge in tick sightings shows why more residents are taking precautions before heading outdoors.

Council debate on water and wastewater systems highlighted sharp tension between cost, risk, and regulatory limits.

Committee discussions focused on heritage safeguards, draft film policy, property designation, and planning the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference. Key decisions support heritage protection and local economic benefits.

Committee discussions covered heritage safeguards, draft film policy, property designation, and planning the 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference. Decisions support heritage protection, economic development, and clear rules for filming in Prince Edward County.

Council advances environmental protection, accessibility improvements, and health care collaboration while pushing for provincial action on County Road 49.

Two Consecon residents are facing numerous firearms, drug trafficking, and stolen property charges after OPP seized guns, drugs, cash, and stolen vehicles during a search warrant executed on Salem Road.

Following board resignations and a public health strike, Prince Edward County has appointed new representatives to the Hastings Prince Edward Public Health Board.

Prince Edward County council has approved a 15-year fire dispatch agreement with St. Catharines valued at $1.4 million, supporting long-term emergency communications and the transition to Next Generation 911.

The IMPACT team pairs mental health professionals with police to support people experiencing mental health or addiction crises in Prince Edward County.