Defined by love
Miss Emily releases new studio album at Regent Theatre County native Miss Emily released her latest studio album Defined by Love with a high-energy show at the Regent Theatre last Friday night. The near sold-out audience was treated to songs from the new album as well as some of the more familiar ones from Miss […]
THRIVE symposium
A day of building connections and sharing knowledge Hundreds of community members gathered at PECI on Saturday to learn about how collective actions could be used to build a brighter future for Prince Edward County. The one-day symposium was organized by Thrive PEC, a group that engages the wider community to develop a collaborative vision […]
Sweet, sweet season
Successful return of Maple in the County Despite the inclement weather on Saturday, Maple in the County had a successful return this past weekend. Thousands of people visited sugar bushes across the County for a taste of pancakes and maple syrup. The griddle at Fosterholm Farms had a continuous workout on both days with many […]
Neighbourhood plan
Base31 seeks community input on future of site Over the past year PEC Community Partners began the transformation of Base31 into a thriving arts and community hub. There were music concerts, a Christmas market and even a stage play, together with outdoor art installations and landscape rejuvenation. Over recent months, some of the buildings on […]
Ghosts of debates past
Council will review how the County is governed Council last week authorized staff to review governance of Prince Edward County. The decision followed a long and fraught debate about the intent, purpose and values of such a review. But ultimately, a majority of Council, 8-5, agreed with Hillier councillor Chris Braney that the time is […]
Property collectors
County bids on Barker Street School In a meeting last week, a committee of council unanimously agreed to bid $1 million to acquire the former Queen Elizabeth School in Picton. Earlier in the meeting, Council had struggled mightily to part with a short list of unused and forgotten properties. Then, they agreed to acquire a […]
Golden season
Maple in the County set to return Maple in the County is back!” Those words by Ron Hubbs were met with enthusiastic applause as five County maple syrup producers gathered at the Fosterholm sugarhouse last Friday to announce the return of Maple in the County after a three-year absence. The sweet celebration of spring was […]
Community conversations
All Welcome Here begins a series of community discussions Judith Burfoot founded All Welcome Here (AWH) in 2018 as a way for people in the County who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of colour (BIPOC) to connect with each other and to share experiences. The last census showed the about five per cent of […]
PEC Period Party
Fundraiser to collect menstrual products for distribution Ten-year-old Ramona Roblin has an aim to end “period poverty” in the County. The Grade Five student has been working on this for well over a year, after discovering what the term meant during a class project. The term period poverty refers to the unavailability or unaffordability of […]
Angry white men
Arguments get personal when council pay is on the table It was among the most bitter skirmishes around the council table in some years. It wasn’t about the unrelenting rise in the tax levy. Or roads. Or the wild demands of fire services. Or the massive spike in recycling costs. The issue that aroused council […]