No choice
CAS says it was compelled to act upon allegations The Children’s Aid Society of Prince Edward County has responded to story in last week’s Times, in which a former foster parent said the CAS had trumped up charges against him as “payback” for advocating for better treatment for foster families and the children in their […]
CAS responds
Embattled child protection agency goes on the offensive Nearly three weeks after this newspaper reported allegations that an 11- year-old girl was returned to her foster family after she complained of inappropriate sexual conduct, the local CAS now says the story is untrue. “None of the complainants in that case spent a single, further minute […]
Maman and Michel
Tremblay’s reincarnation of his mom soars on Mt. Tabor stage There is a moment in For the pleasure of seeing her again where the narrator, Michel Tremblay, performed superbly by Paul Rainville, becomes overtaken by emotion. Without giving anything away— it is an extremely powerful moment in an amazing production that masterfully veers from the […]
Payback
Foster family blame CAS for destroying their reputation Ron Slatter is trying to get his good name back. He figures by now it is likely a lost cause. His name was featured prominently in news coverage when the Prince Edward County Children’s Aid Society filed a complaint against him earlier this year. That led to […]
Growing pains
Concessions enable residents to embrace growth at Wellington on the Lake The way has been cleared to allow Sandbank Homes to begin construction in the third and final phase of the development—a phase that involves the construction of 153 new homes at Wellington on the Lake. But to do so, the developer must satisfy 33 […]
Next generation
The changing face of farming Winter wheat is coming off the fields a good two weeks early this summer. A hot dry summer along with a warm patch in March is keeping yields low (measured in volume of grain per acre) but quality is very good according to Dallas Hunter. He expects it to be […]
Sensory celebration
Turning lavender into gold An acre of lavender makes a powerful impact, both visually—a rich splash of purple and white flowers forming an intricate quilt stretching to the treeline— and to the nose: a bouquet of scents delicate, elegant and fragrant, wafting across the fields. Rolande LeBlanc and Derek Ryles were travelling in New Zealand […]
Guarded greeting
Council sends mixed signal to entrepreneurs looking to invest in Picton Lisa and Ghislain Goudreau own a chunk of property between the Liquor Store and Millennium Trail in Picton. The couple plans to build a restaurant on the site specializing in fresh seafood. But due to a quirk in the way the parcels of land […]
Justice delayed
Court hears from victims of abuse while in foster care The astonishingly strong 18-year-old woman stands straight and tall. She looks up from her notes and looks across the courtroom, directly at the 71-yearold man convicted of sex crimes against her and another girl over years while in his foster care. She wants him to […]
Big plans
Hospital Foundation seeks to grow through events The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation raises about $750,000 each year from this community— but it believes it can do even better. The Foundation has agreed to retain the services of an event planner to develop, nurture and stage fundraising galas, tournaments and shows to stimulate greater […]