Coalition forms
Resistance efforts gel against the industrialization of South Marysburgh South Marysburgh has resisted the blight of industrial wind turbines upon its landscape, so far. For more than a decade, developers have threatened to invade the rugged open spaces on the County’s south shore to construct scores of massive towers, each soaring more the 400 feet—despite […]
Giveaway
Critical loss reveals gaping hole in Dukes defensive game It was a critical game. A win would have propelled the Wellington Dukes into the catbird seat amid the jumble of teams vying for the East Division championship. A Dukes’ win would also have the effect of tethering the Kingston Voyageurs to the peloton in second […]
On the horizon
Developer’s rendering provides glimpse of the industrialization of South Marysburgh Click the links below to open the accompanying document. White Pines Wind Project Heritage Assessment Report – Visual Simulations White Pines Wind Project Heritage Assessment Report White Pines Wind Project Heritage Assessment Report – Comments
Short road
How far does a million dollars go these days? Just before County council approved its 2014 budget last December, Picton councillor Brian Marisett raised his hand to propose adding a million dollars to the tax levy. The money was to be used on County roads. “It’s time we got serious about our roads,” said Marisett. […]
Call back
Council reverses decision, Bell tower array will go on Regent roof Faced with the prospect of a 98-foot (30 metre) tower rising in the centre of Picton, and the wrath of town residents worried for their neighbourhood, council chose the lesser of two evils last week. It reversed a decision it made last fall to […]
Rolling
Dukes peaking at the right time Atrio of wins over the past seven days has propelled the Wellington Dukes within spitting distance of first place in the East Division of the OJHL. In doing so, it sets up a key game this Friday against the divisionleading Kingston Voyageurs. With just eight games left in the […]
To harm, harass and kill
Appeal hearing considers who shall condemn endangered species in the name of green energy By the time Heather Gibbs and Robert Wright concluded that the risk, posed by a proposed industrial wind project at Ostrander Point upon the Blanding’s turtle, was simply too great, and the damage likely permanent, the Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT or […]
POOCH barks
Provincial politicians get earful from County hospital advocates Representatives from three provincial parties fanned out across Ontario last week to host a series of meetings meant to gather ideas and opinions in advance of the provincial budget. In Kingston the politicians met with members of Patrons of Our County Hospital, otherwise known as P.O.O.C.H., Dave […]
Daddy owners
Whitby GM dismissed after refusing to guarantee roster spots for owners’ kids It didn’t take Frank Robinson long to land on his feet in the OJHL. Robinson was general manager of the Whitby Fury until a dispute with incoming owners of the team forced a parting of the ways. The widely respected hockey man was […]
Council okays Bell tower on the Regent
Faced with the prospect of a 98-foot tower rising in the centre of Picton, County council has reconsidered a plan to allow Bell Canada to erect a series of smaller towers on the roof of the Regent Theatre. On Thursday evening, council rescinded its earlier decision and approved a plan to allow the towers to […]