Missing local resident
A local man reported missing at suppertime on Saturday after he failed to return home from an afternoon fishing near Wellington remains unaccounted for. Just after midnight on Sunday morning Coast Guard patrols spotted the Zodiac boat belonging to Gordon Alexander “Sandy” Rutherford, 54, overturned on the shoreline at Garrett’s Island in West Lake. A […]
Of crabs and feathers
Learning to row a St. Ayle’s skiff It’s a rugged craft, but the folks who spent their winter building the Sea Shadow were gentle and careful as they eased it into the harbour in Wellington. The St. Ayles skiff—a four-man rowing boat modelled after the vessels that once plied the waters around the Shetland and […]
Whose call is it?
Advisory Committee says council must consult with it before making a decision to delist a home from the Heritage Property Register Three years after a rogue contractor smashed in the side of a 130-year-old church on Main Street in Picton, County council and its heritage advisory committee are at odds over how to protect and […]
Back from the break
Dukes prepare for the next stretch; add a veteran centreman Dukes fans have plenty to thankful for. At the break the Dukes are in first place overall in the OJHL as measured by points and winning percentage. After dropping a game to the suddenly hot Lakeshore Patriots on Wednesday, the Dukes came home to defeat […]
Same old story
Citizens’ Assembly recommendation of 10 councillors defeated The matter was likely dead long before it even reached the council table last week, but just to be sure, nine members of council extinguished their last chance to fix their own house. Despite an overwhelming majority vote in 2010 seeking a review of the size of council, […]
Heading south
Ranks of endangered birds species swelling Ever wonder why so many flock to the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) each spring and summer to witness the migration of thousands of winged creatures through this community? This weekend, the Hillier Recreation Committee makes it easier than ever for those keen to share in this experience […]
Longing
A conversation with Otto Rogers All I am trying to do is create a good painting,” says the artist in his studio tucked among the woods at the end of Morrison Point. The statement doesn’t feel true. It is something he offers, perhaps, to assure the visitor his feet are planted firmly on the ground. […]
Inside baseball
Few residents participate in size of council public meetings There are a couple of consistent trend that can be reported after a series of town hall meetings held across the County over the past couple of weeks to consider a smaller counciland a revised ward structure. First, only a very small number of folks appear […]
10 years of swag
Veterans of the County Marathon create a special tribute Lynn and Ken Stubbings love Prince Edward County. Mostly the Cobourg couple love the County marathon. They describe it as the friendliest and most supportive place to run of any place they’ve been. They should know—Lynn has run in 47 half-marathons—Ken has finished 67 full marathons. […]
Turning 10
County Marathon has found a comfortable pace despite some hurdles along the way The County Marathon turns 10 this weekend. Along the way the race has featured beautiful sunshine, bitter cold and rain. Yet many runners report this to be their favourite place to run. The course is relatively flat and delivers a lush backdrop […]