Rosalia’s Piano
Station Road Arts returns with a new play by Conrad Beaubien After a succesful debut last summer of Theatre Roulant—Canada’s only horse-drawn travelling theatre— Station Road Arts is back with a new launch entitled Rosalia’s Piano. The production fits perfectly with Station Road Arts’ philosophy of “Beyond the Stage”, as the play showcases local performers, […]
Family Day in Wellington
A hive of activity at the Wellington Community Centre The Family Day weekend in Wellington actually started off on Saturday morning with a pancake breakfast at Wellington United Church. Members of the Prince Edward County Lions Club served up a delicious breakfast including eggs, sausages and pancakes topped with this year’s crop of maple syrup […]
Flashback February
Celebration of County history continues this week Flashback February got off to a rousing start with a concert by Tragically Hip tribute band Grace 2 last Saturday night at the Regent Theatre. Alexandra Seay, executive director of the Regent, welcomed the audience. “Tonight is opening night and we are thrilled that it’s happening here. Flashback […]
Flashback February
Week-long exhibits explore the heritage of the County Flashback February began six years ago as a celebration of County heritage as part of Ontario Heritage week and has since evolved into an exploration of the rich and diverse history of this area. “We have a lot in our history to celebrate, but we also have […]
A vanishing legacy
Documentary recounts fishing industry on the South Shore When Suzanne Pasternak moved to Long Point in the 1980s, it soon became apparent to her that she was witnessing the end of a way of life that had nurtured families for more than a century. The fishing industry was in decline, and there were fewer and […]
Up
County proposes a big hike in taxes Shire Hall is proposing a 7.2 per cent increase to the tax levy $70.8 million operating budget in 2023 versus $66.7 million in 2022 $2.9 million in new debt servicing approved in the capital budget (about a 5 per cent hit to the tax levy) doesn’t kick in […]
Soul Table forum
Community conversation series puts focus on food insecurity Starting last September, a monthly series of community conversations have been taking place at Bethany Christian Reformed Church in Bloomfield. “The community here wanted to discuss issues of common concern, and we thought we could facilitate that. We approached the County and they wanted to partner with […]
Big spenders
Council approves $110 million in capital spending for 2023 Anew term of council approved $85.1 million in capital spending last week—funds earmarked for repairs, rehabilitation, and reconstruction of things the County owns—assets, including roads, bridges, and buildings. Council also approved $25.1 million in capital spending for its waterworks utility—funded by users. Despite approving big capital […]
Against the clock
Funding drama grips McFarland home redevelopment We’re in a very difficult situation,” acknowledged Chief Administrative Officer Marcia Wallace. The County manager warned Council at several points during the capital spending discussion last week that tough decisions lie ahead. Perhaps none more precarious than redeveloping H.J. McFarland Home. The current estimate to build a new 160-room […]
Community Land Trust
Seeking ways to provide affordable housing The lack of affordable housing threatens to change the very character of Prince Edward County. Housing prices have increased dramatically, despite the recent downturn, and rental accommodation is difficult to find at any price. One possible solution may lie in the creation of a Community Land Trust (CLT). A […]