Borderlines
Hedgerows play an important role in our fragile ecosystem When the early settlers of this region arrived, they went about clearing land and creating farms, many of which remain today. In setting up those farms they showed a certain wisdom by outlining their properties with retaining treelines and hedges to act as wind buffers, livestock […]
Public meeting
County edges closer to a decision on Wellington’s convenience store For the third and perhaps final time, the County is hosting a public meeting to discuss the fate of the convenience store at the corner of Wharf and Main Streets in Wellington. On Tuesday evening at the Wellington and District Community Centre (7:00 to 8:30 […]
JOANNE BELANGER
Ontario New Democratic Party Editor’s note: With the Provincial election just over a week away, the top three candidates from our region were asked five questions related to the most pressing issues on the minds of County residents. The Times reached out to the Bay of Quinte Green Party candidate, but as of press time […]
ROBERT QUAIFF
Ontario Liberal Party Editor’s note: With the Provincial election just over a week away, the top three candidates from our region were asked five questions related to the most pressing issues on the minds of County residents. The Times reached out to the Bay of Quinte Green Party candidate, but as of press time had […]
TODD SMITH
Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario Editor’s note: With the Provincial election just over a week away, the top three candidates from our region were asked five questions related to the most pressing issues on the minds of County residents. The Times reached out to the Bay of Quinte Green Party candidate, but as of press […]
Out of reach
Permit fee hike could hurt events in the County As of April 1, 2018, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has made it more expensive to obtain a Special Occasion Permit (SOP) for anyone wishing to have, or sell, alcohol at an event. Under the Ontario Liquor License Act, anyone wishing to serve […]
Under fire
Outdoor concert venue creates uneasy feelings in Cherry Valley Greg Verner of Millpond Music is from the County. He grew up here. He promotes concerts that he thinks will be good for the County and its residents. It’s great if tourists come to the shows, but he promotes shows for the locals. Small-town community festivals […]
A new season
Graham Abbey announces a stellar lineup for his inaugural season as Artistic Director Last Friday, Festival Players Artistic Director Graham Abbey announced an impressive lineup for its 2018 theatre season, which will include the first two shows at the Studio Theatre in Wellington. This will be Abbey’s first season officially at the helm as Artistic […]
Spring birding festival
Hundreds of visitors drawn to bird migration hotspot The trails at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) in the eastern end of the County are alive with birdsong at this time of the year. From the melodious sound of the Baltimore oriole to the whistle of a magnolia warbler to the raucous cry of […]
The Score?
Local association asks council for help with digital scoreboard Amotion was put before council at the last Committee of the Whole seeking help in getting a digital scoreboard installed at the Wellington Field of Dreams. The scoreboard was donated by the Wellington Rotary Club and is worth an estimated $8,000. The Club has also generously […]