Temperature rising
Water worries fill Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre It was Music in the Park night in Wellington last Tuesday. Nevertheless, more than 200 residents of Wellington on the Lake forewent the lovely summer musical interlude to pack a meeting hall to talk about water. Specifically, they were there to share experiences and worries about […]
Monarch Point Conservation Reserve
South shore lands gain protected status The Ontario government announced the creation of the province’s first new conservation reserve in over a decade on Monday. David Piccini, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement at Point Petre that the areas formerly known as the Ostrander Crown Land Block and Point Petre […]
To court
Council wants a judge to sort its dispute with Picton Terminals After a lengthy discussion behind closed doors last Tuesday, Council emerged to say it would continue to pursue a court settlement to resolve outstanding legal issues related to the operation of Picton Terminals. During a break in the closed session, Council heard from two […]
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, […]