Farm assistance
Council approves funding to help assist young farmers On Thursday, John Thompson, Chair, and Aaron Armstrong, Vice Chair of the Farming Assistance Ad-Hoc Committee, stood before the Committee of the Whole to present a report regarding the proposed grant program for young and new farmers. The goal of the grant program is to assist young […]
The art of quilting
PEC Quilters’ Guild holds biennial show and sale The Essroc arena in Wellington was filled with hundreds of colourful quilts over the weekend for A Stitch in Time, the Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild (PECQG) signature show and sale, which the group holds every two years. The extraordinary display showcased the dedication, craft and artistry […]
In full bloom
Seventh annual Lavender Festival draws large crowds Seven years ago Rolande Leblanc and Derek Ryles of Prince Edward County Lavender decided to hold a small festival to share the beauty of their lavender farm on Closson Road, just north of Wellington. They were pleasantly surprised when more than 700 people showed up. Since then, the […]
Get involved
As the nomination deadline approaches, some wards lack candidates It’s an interesting time for politics in Prince Edward County. With the filing deadline fast approaching, some wards are shaping up to be solid races, while others only have one candidate running. There are important issues needing the attention of the next council. Topics such as […]
Stepping through history
Walking tour of Picton brings its colourful history to life Long before European explorers arrived, the land upon which Picton is sited was used as summer fishing camps by First Nations peoples. A vast forest of hemlock, oak, maple and fir covered the area. French missionaries came through the region in the late 1500s, and […]
Cancelled
New Ford government to recall the house to end White Pines projectThe White Pines industrial wind project in Prince Edward County has been cancelled. Provincial Government House Leader and Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith announced on Tuesday that his government will recall the Legislature in order to cancel the White Pines project, currently under […]
Public House
Making the community feel at home Anticipation has been building in Bloomfield. The new name and branding for Chef Elliott Reynolds and Sommellier Laura Borutski’s new place has been a well-kept secret by them for a while now, and the time has finally come for the two to spill the beans. Bloomfield Public House (BPH) […]
Monstrous
Turbine components roll steadily through Cherry Valley Photo: Graham Davies ANotice to Proceed handed to wpd Canada by the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) during the provincial election campaign has left many County residents with a bad taste in their mouths. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith vowed his government will take action after the […]
Tough rules
Volunteering just became harder In this community, we rely on a brigade of volunteer firefighters to keep us safe. For that tradition to continue, we need to make it easier, not harder, for volunteers to sign up for our local fire departments. There are 10 stations in our region—each with a team of volunteers—and it’s […]
Wellington Rescue
Coast Guard Auxiliary members always ready to respond It is the call that John McCrea finds most distressing. “When we get the call that there’s a person in the water, that changes everything,” he says. “When we are leaving, JRCC [Joint Rescue Coordination Centre] is desperately trying to contact the family, saying ‘Does this person […]