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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.

Getting to work without a car can be difficult in Prince Edward County, especially when shifts fall outside transit hours. This community discussion examines mayoral candidates’ proposals, potential costs, and practical ways to improve reliable access to employment.

Should Prince Edward County lower farmland property taxes or exempt new farm buildings from development charges? This community discussion examines the proposals, potential costs, candidate responses, and questions about who would cover the difference.

What does it really mean to protect farmland in Prince Edward County? This community discussion examines agricultural boundaries, LEAR mapping, development pressures, and the evidence behind local planning decisions.

The County OPP Detachment Board connects local policing data to concerns about road safety, impaired driving, cell service, and 2027 policing costs.

While the Agricultural Advisory Committee did not make major policy decisions during its July 27 meeting, members clearly showed where they stand on several important issues that could shape future council discussions. Much of the meeting focused on building consensus around protecting farmland, improving road safety, and tackling invasive weeds before they become an even larger problem. Every motion brought forward during the meeting was carried without opposition, showing b

PEC agricultural committee discussions highlight priorities for farmers and farmland protection.

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.

Examines where councillors stood on key issues, including rural housing, temporary commercial use, and decision-making power, and what those positions signal for residents.

The County Agricultural Advisory Committee debates grant program updates, supports soil health ideas, and advances a road safety motion.

The County’s Agricultural Advisory Committee examines farm grant participation, considers program updates, and discusses improving road safety for agricultural vehicles.

The County Council tackles road maintenance issues, revisits a divisive heritage debate, and advances infrastructure projects amid strong public input.

The County Council splits on statue debate, acknowledges rural road concerns, and moves forward with key infrastructure project approval.

The County OPP Detachment Board examines intimate partner violence trends, impaired driving enforcement, and policing pressures in the community.

OPP Detachment Board discusses IPV trends, enforcement challenges, and budget pressures shaping policing in the County.

Agriculture Advisory Committee examines farm challenges, local food opportunities, and emerging initiatives shaping the County agriculture.

The Agriculture Advisory Committee meeting focused on survey insights into farm challenges, opportunities for local food growth, a proposed Community Improvement Plan, farm tour discussions, waste-to-fuel innovation, and emerging issues like avian flu.

Planning committee reviews severance proposals, farmland protection measures, and rezoning for local services in the County.

Board considers youth support funding, victim services collaboration, and receives a 2025 local policing and safety update.

Board members discuss youth funding for The ROC, victim services coordination, policing trends, and rising local safety concerns including intimate partner violence.