Silence on Smith
Parent says kids were told to shut up about class visit by former pathologist Avisit from a man, upon whom the media have bestowed the title “disgraced pathologist,” to a Grade 11 law class at the end of October, seems to have caused pandemonium at PECI this week. On Tuesday, November 1, the Toronto Sun […]
Unable to forget
The hidden scars of war On Remembrance Day, many Canadians will take two minutes to silently thank those who lost life and limb in battle, and others who are still abroad, keeping peace in the world. Historically, those who survived have been hailed as heroes, and pinned with medals. There are those who cannot leave […]
Winning ways
Darcy Murphy leads Dukes to another pair of wins These are good days for the Wellington Dukes. The team, winner of seven of its last eight games, is bit by bit working its way up through the standings of what is arguably the toughest division in Junior ‘A’ hockey. The team is healthy, chemistry seems […]
Not quite an emergency
Alternative to 9-1-1 for less critical calls proposed to the County It’s common knowledge that, in North America, you dial 911 in an emergency. It’s a good thing—we can all be comforted by that shorthand that makes it so easy to access urgent care. But not all emergencies call for a paramedic or police officer. […]
Milestone victory
Dukes mount five-game winning streak Likely few, beyond the players on the ice, understood the historic significance of the victory in Trenton on Friday as the Dukes took on the Golden Hawks. It turns out that even Marty Abrams was unaware as the buzzer sounded on the Dukes’ 5-4 win that it was his 500th […]
Impact players unite
These three participated in the Recharge with Milk Novice BB Tournament on October 29th in Picton. The tournament drew seven teams from as far away as Bracebridge. The County Farm Centre Novice ‘BB’ Kings took the Championship. The Dairy Producers of Prince Edward County sponsored the event. The hard hats were Mike Pero’s (Head Coach […]
Home for the arts
Bloomfield Centre for Creativity taking shape It is an odd building—a rather squat and elongated cinder block structure perched high on its foundation at the base of the ridge that runs down Main Street in Bloomfield. The Don Baxter Memorial Building, as it has come to be known, was constructed as a cafeteria for cannery […]
Picture of health
Hospital foundation launches campaign to keep mammography screening in Picton The 17-year-old mammography unit in Picton is at the end of its useful life. Until recently it wasn’t clear the equipment would be replaced. Resources are scarce throughout Quinte Health Care (QHC). New digital technology is expensive. But the County’s Family Health Team felt a […]
Mid-season form
Dukes winners in five of last six games Peterborough was an important test. Vaughan was an even bigger one. When this season is done fans may well look back at the second-last weekend in October as the point the Dukes really began to forge a winning team. The Stars are mired in last place in […]
Municipal grants
Deadline looms for community groups to ask the County for support An article published on page 12 of the Wednesday, October 19 issue of the Times called Municipal grants, stated that “the County… is now taking applications for its 2012 Community Foundation Grants program.” The article also stated that applications were due Friday, October 21. […]