Who is a taxpayer?
Some Wellington on the Lake residents are unable to apply for tax relief Wellington on the Lake leasehold homeowners will now be able to take advantage of a property tax relief grant after being left out of the program for the past two years. Due to a change at the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), […]
County Stage 2023 season
Music, comedy, drama and dance on the schedule The newly branded County Stage Company has started its busy 2023 season to great acclaim. The Verandah Society in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 thrilled near-capacity audiences for two shows at the end of May, and this weekend saw the opening of The 39 Steps, a […]
Judy Collins
Legendary singer enthralls audience at Base31 The applause started the moment Judy Collins opened the door to enter the auditorium in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 last Wednesday evening. Looking slim and elegant in a royal blue jacket atop a black-beaded tunic and trousers, Ms. Collins gracefully accepted the accolades, and then picked up […]
Wildly different
New distillery off the beaten path in Sophiasburgh Anew distillery in a converted cattle barn has opened its doors in Sophiasburgh. Operated by life and business partners Ryan Fowler and Taylor McIndless, Wild Lot Farm Distillery offers a selection of ready-to-drink cocktails as well as vodka and, soon, gin. The couple had been visiting the […]
A stitch in time
County quilt show returns after a five-year absence The Wellington Arena was a forest of colourful quilts as the Prince Edward Quilters’ Guild welcomed visitors to their quilt show. There were over 300 quilts on display made by Guild members, plus another 40 quilts from the Bay of Quinte Modern Quilt Guild, as well as […]
Blooming Bounty
Floral paintings by Agnes Bellegris at Melt Studio and Gallery A world of beautiful floral paintings awaits visitors to the Focus Project Gallery at Melt Studio located at Base31. Artist Agnes Bellegris has created a joyful series of paintings, inspired in part by the Instagram photos from Dahlia May Flower Farm. “I love flowers, but […]
Big win
County gets fair deal for Belleville water—at last For over two decades, County waterworks customers have paid exorbitant rates for Belleville water supplied to Rossmore and Fenwood Gardens. For example, a stranger pulling up today with a tanker truck to the Belleville water plant will pay $2.49 per cubic metre of bulk water. The County, […]
One year strong
County Arts Lab celebrates its first year of operation Over the past year the County Arts Lab has provided a venue for hundreds of County residents of all ages to express their artistic abilities and to learn new skills. The concept for the Arts Lab began four years ago with County Arts Executive Director Janna […]
Health PULSE
Partners United in Local Solutions for Everyone is taking an evidence-based approach At last week’s council meeting, CAO Marcia Wallace explained that a team of senior municipal leaders have joined together to try and help tackle local health care challenges and, ultimately, create a loud voice to lobby the provincial government for resources. “We all […]
Big water
Plans revealed for Wellington water and wastewater plants—with a twist Shire Hall unveiled its plans for new water and wastewater plants in Wellington last week. Each is a significant undertaking on its own—but an option to bring water from Wellington to Picton, Carrying Place, Rossmore and points in between may make it a truly massive […]