Renewal
Investment in Consecon signals revival of hope for County’s ‘forgotten’ hamlet Consecon is a jewel of a small town— of this there is little debate among those who live there, or have occasioned through. Though faded, and a bit hollowed out at its centre, the hamlet, nevertheless, has always been defined by its natural beauty—Lake […]
Deluge
Heavy rainfall, high water causes damage The rain began Thursday evening, and by Sunday, everyone had a story. Roads and trails submerged. Houses sandbagged. Basements flooded. Rivers and marshes overflowed their banks, the beaches all but disappeared, and farmers’ fields suddenly became lakes. It was never particularly rainy, but the constant drizzle and droplets led […]
Revisions
School closures plan update due early next week The 54 Accommodation Review Committee (ARC) members have done their job. The group of students, faculty, parents and County residents representing six County schools have read through hundreds of pages of documents, spoken to politicians, listened to their communities and done everything in their power to communicate […]
Discovery week
Anglican Church series seeks to explore life’s questions The County’s Anglican churches are collaborating during a series of events designed to examine the spiritual nature of life and explore how the discussions can be informed by the teachings of the church. Although the underpinnings are religious, and Christian in particular, the intent is to start […]
Taking stock
Council investigates vacation rentals Angus Ross is concerned. He sees an increasing number of whole family homes used as short-term vacation rentals. He’s especially concerned about those whose owners use websites like Airbnb. Ross gave a deputation to a committee of council on Thursday expressing some of the reasons for his concerns, including a sharp […]
County will investigate Airbnb
Angus Ross is concerned. He sees an increasing number of whole family homes used as short-term vacation rentals. He’s especially concerned about those whose owners use websites like AirBNB. Ross gave a deputation to a committee of council on Thursday expressing some of the reasons for his concerns, including an unreasonably rising cost of housing, […]
Measuring the impact
Education ministry sending envoy to Picton and nine other communities to find out what school closures mean to rural economies and lives It is the crack that those who have been fighting to keep their schools had been looking for. It may not amount to anything—but at this point, desperate parents and communities are finding […]
No protection
Developer resumes clear cutting in South Marysburgh The south shore of Prince Edward County is its hidden attraction. Far from the hip restaurants and craft breweries that are drawing tourists to the County, the peaceful, lush tracts of land, some of which have been turned into nature reserves or designated wildlife areas, can remind an […]
Last gasp
Parents and elected officials say ARC process made them bystanders in school closures The second public meeting of Prince Edward County’s portion of the Hastings Prince Edward County District School Board (HPEDSB) Accommodation Review Committee (ARC), was quieter and less populated than the first. But last Thursday’s meeting still reflected the frustration parents felt over […]
All the jazz
High school jazz bands learn from the pros Four high school jazz bands came to the County this past weekend to learn their craft from some of Canada’s best musicians, ending with a gala performance on the stage of the Regent Theatre. The TD Jazz Education Program is now in its seventh year and is […]