Fresh start
Regent Theatre receives $500,000 in grants toward renovation and expansion project It was a tumultuous year for the Regent Theatre and its volunteer board—but 2010 is ending on a very positive note. Indeed the board received an early Christmas present last week—learning that the venerable old theatre is receiving a federal grant worth $245,000. This […]
Heritage value
With the temperature cooled a more reasoned discussion begins When does private property stop being private? Put another way, when do the collective rights of the community trump the rights of the private property holder? The finer points of these questions and its broader implications got lost this past summer as a distinctive church that […]
Great start
Dukes go home to rest and prepare for the stretch drive The Wellington Dukes used the two-thirds portion of the regular season well. After 34 games the Wellington Dukes enjoy a nine-point cushion over the rest of the contenders in the east. This includes Kingston and Peterborough tied for second and Cobourg a point back […]
First words
Mertens installed as mayor Peter Mertens officially donned the robe of mayor last week. In his inaugural remarks Mertens repeated his pledge that the municipal government “will not seek more from our taxpayers than we did in 2010.” “It is time for us to stop and take a breath,” said Mertens. “Two thousand eleven will […]
Grand beginning
Many to be thanked on the opening of a new community centre “A lot of people describe this place as a proud community,” said Jim Dunlop. “I’ve experienced this pride firsthand over the last two years.” The crowd erupted in well-deserved applause. Dunlop earned the first standing ovation in the new Wellington and District Community […]
Summer dump
County staff find $10,000 by closing Hillier landfill site until May The Hillier dump is set to close for its third consecutive winter beginning on January 1. It won’t reopen until May— if it opens at all. To do so the landfill site will have to survive budget deliberations. The commissioner who oversees the County’s […]
Deeper in the hole
County won’t sell aggregate from Ridge Road pit A committee of the new County council was presented, last week, with an opportunity to make some money and an opportunity to save some. It chose neither. In doing so it highlighted the challenge of reducing the County taxpayers’ burden. In the first circumstance, Public Works Chief […]
Storybook ending
Dukes finish with flourish at the DukeDome It was a fitting end to the DukeDome. Fans packed into every corner cheering wildly on every near miss. Shouting approval for every efficient penalty kill. On their feet as Jordan Ruby snatched a corner-bound puck out of the air. And to sustain the drama a bit longer, […]
Myths and misconceptions
Meeting to shed light on preserving County’s architectural heritage The destruction of the red brick church in Picton this past summer aroused a heightened interest in the distinct heritage of Prince Edward County—specifically the buildings, architecture and streetscape that defines our view of this community. Many expressed a mix of outrage, confusion and mourning as […]
Depth
Short-handed Dukes rally from 4-0 deficit and nearly steal a win The Wellington Dukes might have been foregiven for taking the night off on Monday. After all it was their third game in four nights and three of their best players were in Manitoba getting ready to play in the CJHL NHL prospects games (Tuesday […]