Minor or major?
Drake Devonshire eyes expansions The Drake Devonshire has big plans to expand its footprint and stature in Wellington. The lakeside hotel is seeking a minor variance from the municipality’s zoning rules to increase the maximum height requirement of the inn from the approved 12 metres to 16.9 metres. It is causing a stir among residents. […]
It’s a wrap
This past weekend marked the Gary Parks Annual Soccer Festival. This seasons registration numbers hit 895 (U4-Adult)! The festival was for U6-U18. The Scott Wentworth Coaching Award of Excellence went to Michael Silverthorne and Sarah Allen. The Ron Stakes Excellence in Refereeing Award went to Molly Carroll and Harvey Lough The Round Robin tournament winners […]
Making movies
Of telling stories and building lives together It seems glamorous. Exciting. Thrilling. Our collective sense of moviemaking tends to be shaped by the blockbusters that become grist for our common conversation. Of red carpets and gala screenings. Of popcorn and big screens. We forget—if we were ever aware—that telling stories on film is hard, grinding […]
Flight Festival
Contemporary dance festival returns to The Eddie The Flight Festival of Contemporary Dance will return to The Eddie Hotel and Farm from August 16 to August 20. The Festival includes a series of stage performances on the outdoor pavilion, performances that use to terrain of the land, as well as a number of workshops. “Flight […]
Temperature rising
Water worries fill Wellington on the Lake Recreation Centre It was Music in the Park night in Wellington last Tuesday. Nevertheless, more than 200 residents of Wellington on the Lake forewent the lovely summer musical interlude to pack a meeting hall to talk about water. Specifically, they were there to share experiences and worries about […]
Monarch Point Conservation Reserve
South shore lands gain protected status The Ontario government announced the creation of the province’s first new conservation reserve in over a decade on Monday. David Piccini, the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement at Point Petre that the areas formerly known as the Ostrander Crown Land Block and Point Petre […]
To court
Council wants a judge to sort its dispute with Picton Terminals After a lengthy discussion behind closed doors last Tuesday, Council emerged to say it would continue to pursue a court settlement to resolve outstanding legal issues related to the operation of Picton Terminals. During a break in the closed session, Council heard from two […]
Who is a taxpayer?
Some Wellington on the Lake residents are unable to apply for tax relief Wellington on the Lake leasehold homeowners will now be able to take advantage of a property tax relief grant after being left out of the program for the past two years. Due to a change at the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), […]
County Stage 2023 season
Music, comedy, drama and dance on the schedule The newly branded County Stage Company has started its busy 2023 season to great acclaim. The Verandah Society in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 thrilled near-capacity audiences for two shows at the end of May, and this weekend saw the opening of The 39 Steps, a […]
Judy Collins
Legendary singer enthralls audience at Base31 The applause started the moment Judy Collins opened the door to enter the auditorium in the Sergeants Mess Hall at Base31 last Wednesday evening. Looking slim and elegant in a royal blue jacket atop a black-beaded tunic and trousers, Ms. Collins gracefully accepted the accolades, and then picked up […]