Picton library update
Library expansion project inches closer to completion Last week, the Picton Library was finally able to reopen its front doors and welcome patrons through the traditional entrance, after months of access through the side door only. The fiveyear project to modernize and expand the library is nearing completion. “The interior work is almost complete, and […]
Beasts for Peace
Menagerie of beastly lanterns parade down Picton Main Street The theme of this year’s Firelight Lantern Festival was “A Feast for Beasts”, but the banner leading Saturday night’s parade from Benson Park to the Crystal Palace reflected the tenor of the times and read instead “Beasts for Peace”. Hundreds of people took part in the […]
Active Living Fair
Excellent attendance at Community Care for Seniors event Hundreds of people attended the Seniors Information and Active Living Fair last Thursday upon its return to the Wellington and District Community Centre after a three-year absence due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hosted by the Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association, there were over 50 […]
One step closer
Prince Edward County’s new hospital moves to tender phase The reality of a new hospital in Prince Edward County moved one step closer last week, when a request for proposals was sent to builders. Infrastructure Ontario formally announced that four companies have been invited to respond to a request for proposals to deliver the new […]
On Golden Pond
Classic comedy drama comes to the Mount Tabor stage Prince Edward Community Theatre (PECT) is bringing Ernest Thompson’s On Golden Pond to the Mount Tabor Playhouse on the next two weekends. First staged on Broadway in 1979, the play remains as relevant today as ever with its exploration of the generation gap between young and […]
Benson Hall
Future use of heritage building up for debate The future use of Benson Hall in Picton will be up for debate come budget time. The Benson property was formerly the Barker house that was located on Main Street and was moved in the late 1890s for the building of the Post Office. The relocated house […]
Cold water
Growth analysis undercuts infrastructure expansion plans managing director of Watson and Associates– the firm retained by the County and other regional municipalities to forecast population growth for the next 30 years. According to Jamie Cook’s analysis, population growth and new homebuilding are likely to fall well short of the forecasts driving the current infrastructure renewal […]
Pinecrest Housing
Update: At it’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Council chose to tweak the motion related to Pinecrest Housing. Now, the municipality will waive fees, given that Pinecrest Housing opens up the former agreement to give Prince Edward County first right of refusal should it explore selling the severed lots. Planning committee approves severances to help secure […]
On an even keel
New works by Karole Marois at Melt Gallery Karole Marois has always had a fascination and affinity for water. As a child she remembers outings to waterscapes with her mother, and ten years ago she and her husband moved to the County because of its access to water and sailing. Ms. Marois entered the Ontario […]
A great pairing
Exhibit pairs artworks with County wines Anew exhibit is on display at 2Gallery in Picton that pairs works of art with County wines. This is the third iteration of an idea that gallery director Jim Turner came up with as a way to involve the wider community. “We wanted to put together an exhibition that […]