Parking rules
Council sets new limitations on parking in Wellington It is just past 7 a.m. when the transport truck carrying fresh fruit and vegetables rumbles south on Wharf Street in Wellington, bound for the Foodland grocery store. The driver pulls to a stop, then begins to back into the loading dock. A white SUV, parked along the […]
Hardy business
Local organizations help businesses and job seekers survive winter Winter can be cold and hard in the County, even when the weather is mild. Agricultural jobs are on hold until spring, and jobs in food service and tourism are depleted. For many who make a living in the County, this is a lean time in the seasonal […]
Legacy
200th anniversary of Sir John A. Macdonald’s birth signals year of celebration and reflection The life of Sir John Macdonald, from the day he entered Parliament, is the history of Canada,” said Wilfred Laurier two days after the death of Canada’s first prime minister. For good or ill—and this week there are many voices engaged in spirited […]
Jailed
Predator sent to prison The man who preyed upon vulnerable foster children in Prince Edward County is, at last, behind bars. The man, now 73, cannot be named because a publication ban—imposed to protect the children—remains in place. In 2012, he was convicted of nine counts of sexual crimes against three children. He appealed. That […]
Hidden costs
Ceiling repair expands to a new roof at Hillier Hall It is a risky business peering behind the facade of an old building. But when a corner of the false ceiling at Hillier Hall began to crumble—it could no longer be avoided. After the damage was discovered last September, the historic town hall was closed to […]
No finer places
Provincial grant aids unique downtown revitalization project Prince Edward County will be the testing ground for a rural approach to economic development. The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Farming and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) granted $102,000 to the County to run a two-year-long study as a part of the ministry’s downtown revitalization project, aimed at rural municipalities. The […]
We get around
Young retirees enabling the elderly to stay at home It’s early, possibly 6:30 a.m. when Dwight Lewis pulls up in front of a residential building, parks the car and heads over to get buzzed in. Inside, he helps an elderly man into his coat, then helps put a bag and cane into the trunk. They could […]
Sloeville mourning
A farewell to John Kennedy John Kennedy, writer, broadcaster and gentleman, has died. He was a loving husband to Patricia, who passed away a year ago. He was a devoted dad to Robert, Nicole and Jamie. He was a dear friend to many in this community and beyond. John began his career as publicity man […]
Fail
Provincial inspection report finds eleven issues with care at McFarland home The day after its officials dismissed both the administrator and the director of care of H.J McFarland Memorial Home for the Aged the County issued a statement assuring the community that the care of its vulnerable residents was not at issue in the allegations identified or […]
Late night crash claims life
Just before 1 a.m. on Saturday night Ryan Hennessy was a passenger in a car that left the roadway rolled and hit a tree on County Road 12. Hennessey died as a result of injuries sustained in the crash. He was 30. The driver of the vehicle, a 27-year old Picton man, is in hospital […]