Pure Pelee

In March, Council approved the last budget of its term. Priorities identified early by Council are met through this process. The overall increase was 2.98%. Revenue sources include taxation, user fees, grants, modest capital levy, modest lease and rev share agreements.

Last week @TownOfPelee Officially began a review of our Official Plan. Highlighted as a priority early on by this Council, I am looking forward to participating in this much needed update + pleased we've been able to initiate this work. Official Plan⤵️ share.google/JmikEWa3yFo3iJ…

Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt licenses are on sale until April 1. To learn more about @TownOfPelee Pheasant hunts, visit pelee.org #peleeisland

The Township of Pelee is set to approve its 2026 budget on Tuesday, with just under $7 million in planned spending this year. am800cklw.com/news/pelees-20…

Action packed! Tune in! Official meeting minutes and agendas found at Pelee.org.

A look ahead and a look back. ⤵️ #peleeisland

Call for Stories & Photos for Pelee Island Ferries! Richard J. Thomas is collecting stories and photos to include in a history of the Pelee Island Ferries. Please email Richard at peleeferrymemories@yahoo.com This has been posted on our website: ontarioferries.com/storieswanted2…

The Township of Pelee is beginning a review of its Official Plan. To learn more and participate please see below ⤵️ Municipal Notices | Pelee Island share.google/y149DIcXkHU1B6…

Fun facts: 🌿 Pelee is 33% natural cover 🏵️ 20% formally conserved. 30x30? ✅ You betcha. Nature recognizes this. Birds, species at risk + butterflies call Pelee home BECAUSE of the stewardship that has ALWAYS existed.

The @TownOfPelee is undertaking an Official Plan Review to ensure land use is aligned with provincial policy and also modernize our approach going forward. A public meeting will be held March 24. Learn more here ⤵️: Municipal Notices | Pelee Island share.google/fmBtO6vuPCSeda…

2026 🚢 schedule is now available. Thanks to @ONtransport + @peleeferry For maintaining sailings added in 2025 + significantly increasing shoulder season on capacity on the Pelee Islander in 2026 🙌 Schedule Overview - Owen Sound Transportation Company share.google/EKJANbm9srwIDg…

A look back and a look ahead ⤵️ #peleeisland

The unsexy stuff. Maintaining a basic standard for essential service provision is required + we remain focused on increased revenues from all sources to do it. Additional Recent Provincial $: - 18k to support Pelee Island Fire Department - 38k for Pothole Prevention+ Repair

Supporting water infrastructure that strengthens @TweetLeamington agri-food sector. Yesterday’s announcement highlighted the $41 million investment received by the Municipality of Leamington last August to improve wastewater services and help protect greenhouse operations. That initiative is now being supported with up to $7.1 million for the Northwest Quadrant Sewer Separation Project, along with $707,884 for water infrastructure upgrades in the @TownOfPelee.

Everyone benefits when municipal leadership has diverse voices. If you're considering a run but aren't sure where to begin, check out this free webinar on April 8. amo.on.ca/healthy-democr…

Day 18: Ice is 35 cm (14”) thick with about 7 cm (3”) of slushy snow on top. FYI: I arrived on Jan 24 - the last time I arrived on Jan 24 - I stayed until March 30 - 65 days…..my longest visit ever. #PeleeIsland

16 years ago, I witnessed the Island students as they carried Dave Taylor’s official 2010 Vancouver Olympic torch in a relay along North Shore Road. The torch remained at the Co-op for a week for all residents to enjoy. #PeleeIsland #OlympicTorch

February 4th-Telephones answered and office open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sales for the 2026 Pelee Island Pheasant Hunt open tomorrow morning at 9am! Call us at 519-724-2931 or register online! pelee.org/pheasant-hunts…

Lets talk trash in Windsor / Essex🗑️ Pelee Island isn't part of Essex County but IS part of the Essex Region. The decisions our peers make affect us whether we get a vote or we don't. On Pelee, I am required to think regionally, or deal with significant consequence + cost.

Major sewer projects in Leamington and on Pelee Island are getting a cash infusion from the province. #YQG #Windsor windsornewstoday.ca/windsor/news/2…