Playoff primer
Who’s who of possible Dukes’ challengers By David Brown Editor’s note: The question on the minds of Wellington fans this week is: who will the Dukes face in the first round of the playoffs—a series that could get underway as soon as Friday night or as late as Sunday night in Wellington. Though far from […]
The cost of protection
Policing costs up $300,000 over 2010 budget One of the ruder surprises in what is shaping up to be a painful budget for local taxpayers belongs to the police services board. Just five years ago the County paid about $3.7 million to the OPP for their services in the County. This year the cost of […]
Nothing new under the sun
Council rebuffed in attempt to regulate construction and placement of solar panels in the County Bob Hunter is used to having his business and his property scrutined closely. He says he is just a simple farmer trying to make a go of it in a tough industry, where nature determines if this year will be […]
The Duke objective
By Mike Wobschall Special to the Wellington Times Photo: Dukes defenceman Curtis Leonard wrangles with Kingston forward Joey Wilson out of harm’s way Friday night. The Wellington Dukes have secured the top seed in the OJHL’s East Division, but the Dukes know it only gets harder from here. The Dukes have two games remaining in […]
Just say no
County council has asked the McGuinty government to put a moratorium on wind energy development in Prince Edward County on Monday night. In doing so, they join many other Ontario municipalities in rebuking the Ontario government’s attempts to override local authority over the development of wind energy projects in their jurisdiction. By a 9-6 vote […]
Golden goose is dying
2010 saw the lowest new home starts in 10 years We were warned this could happen. Last year the building industry warned County council not to “kill the goose.” Local builders and developers cautioned against imposing development and connection charges higher than the surrounding municipalities—fees that would put Prince Edward County out of the market […]
Over the top
Arena fundraising tops $1.5 million It was a goal some thought unachievable. But last week the fundraising committee for the new Wellington and District Community Centre had some great news. This community had raised $1.52 million— surpassing the target of $1.5 million. Once again the people of Prince Edward County had shown their generosity and […]
Dukes clinch first place
Team begins preparations for playoffs It seems just a few short weeks ago the boys began arriving in shorts and golf shirts ready to try and make the Dukes lineup. Now the snow is piled up outside and Wellington has just clinched yet another first-place finish in the East Division of the OJHL. They have […]
Shaping a town
Secondary plan aims to block big boxes from Picton Picton, like many rural Ontario towns, is the product of about 200 years of history—it has seen growth and endured decline. It has been a place of wealth and prosperity but it has also endured its share of tough times. It has, as one councillor recalled […]
Ian Hanna goes to court
Judicial panel to consider halting wind energy development in the province Ian Hanna has had his day in court. The Big Island resident believes industrial wind factories are bad for his community, bad for taxpayers, bad energy policy and bad for the health of those forced to live in their midst. So last year Hanna […]