Bounty
County grape and fruit growers emerge from summer of drought with exceptional harvest What doesn’t kill you, it would seem, makes you stronger. Perhaps tastier. The months-long drought and heat that gripped Prince Edward County this summer has caused hardship and suffering for many farmers. Fruit growers, including grape growers, however, are quietly breathing a massive sigh […]
Not pot
Wellington’s industrial hemp farmer A drive up Belleville Road from Wellington this summer led folks past PEC Farms and a curious sight—acres of hemp fields lining the road between County Road 1 and Gilead Road. The plants are easily recognizable, and with news of potentially legalizing marijuana in Canada, they definitely got people talking. PEC Farms owner […]
Blocked
Public access to Pleasant Bay is gated and locked As an island community, Prince Edward County residents are understandably protective of their access to the water. Nowhere is this sense more acutely felt than in Hillier— the nexus for a long history of skirmishes between neighbouring landowners and folks accustomed to public access its beaches and […]
Still recovering
More rain is needed to ease drought restrictions It is raining again. After months of dry, sunny skies, clouds and showers have returned. But not enough. Not yet. The Quinte region, including Prince Edward County remains in Level 3 drought condition. Restrictions imposed on water use remain in place, likely to stay there for several more […]
Mr. Clements
Former artist and teacher remembered He would have recoiled at the formality. But Mr. Clements remains how many of his former students instinctively refer to him—even though for some nearly 50 years has passed since he stood in the classroom before them. Several of those who gathered at his Hillier home on Sunday, said he had […]
Main Street collision
Eyewitnesses said the small grey car was moving at a high rate of speed as it passed the school heading west into downtown Wellington early Thursday afternoon. Suddenly it veered right into a the rear of a minivan parked in in front of the Anglican church. The power from the collision propelled the van forward […]
Dancing for life
Baxter Arts Centre hosts contemporary dance workshop Carol Anderson and Arwyn Carpenter held a workshop on contemporary dance at the Baxter Arts Centre in Bloomfield on Saturday afternoon. Seven participants, in a range of ages and abilities, took the opportunity to learn some of the basics of contemporary dance from these two accomplished teachers and dancers. […]
Floating away
Studio Tour off to a strong start Andrew King isn’t particularly superstitious, but he likes to work in sevens. His latest show, dubbed Random Places, consists of 21 pieces. Each painting represents a unique and emblematic place in Prince Edward County. His style is architectural and graphic but with a healthy dose of whimsy and […]
Sandbank rocks
Late-day downpour fails to deter Sloan fans More than 650 fans attended the Sandbanks Music Festival on Saturday and were treated to a day of food, drink, crafts for kids and the best in Canadian rock music. The festival, organized by Dave Ullrich, attracted visitors from across southern Ontario and was carried off by a dedicated […]
Sounds of happiness
Council decides restrictions to noise bylaw needs more study. The council chambers gallery at Shire Hall was filled by folks who make a living from weddings and music events in Prince Edward County. For many it was their first experience with local government. They had come to persuade council to reconsider its plan to restrict […]