Wildly different
New distillery off the beaten path in Sophiasburgh Anew distillery in a converted cattle barn has opened its doors in Sophiasburgh. Operated by life and business partners Ryan Fowler and Taylor McIndless, Wild Lot Farm Distillery offers a selection of ready-to-drink cocktails as well as vodka and, soon, gin. The couple had been visiting the […]
A stitch in time
County quilt show returns after a five-year absence The Wellington Arena was a forest of colourful quilts as the Prince Edward Quilters’ Guild welcomed visitors to their quilt show. There were over 300 quilts on display made by Guild members, plus another 40 quilts from the Bay of Quinte Modern Quilt Guild, as well as […]
Blooming Bounty
Floral paintings by Agnes Bellegris at Melt Studio and Gallery A world of beautiful floral paintings awaits visitors to the Focus Project Gallery at Melt Studio located at Base31. Artist Agnes Bellegris has created a joyful series of paintings, inspired in part by the Instagram photos from Dahlia May Flower Farm. “I love flowers, but […]
Big win
County gets fair deal for Belleville water—at last For over two decades, County waterworks customers have paid exorbitant rates for Belleville water supplied to Rossmore and Fenwood Gardens. For example, a stranger pulling up today with a tanker truck to the Belleville water plant will pay $2.49 per cubic metre of bulk water. The County, […]
One year strong
County Arts Lab celebrates its first year of operation Over the past year the County Arts Lab has provided a venue for hundreds of County residents of all ages to express their artistic abilities and to learn new skills. The concept for the Arts Lab began four years ago with County Arts Executive Director Janna […]
Health PULSE
Partners United in Local Solutions for Everyone is taking an evidence-based approach At last week’s council meeting, CAO Marcia Wallace explained that a team of senior municipal leaders have joined together to try and help tackle local health care challenges and, ultimately, create a loud voice to lobby the provincial government for resources. “We all […]
Big water
Plans revealed for Wellington water and wastewater plants—with a twist Shire Hall unveiled its plans for new water and wastewater plants in Wellington last week. Each is a significant undertaking on its own—but an option to bring water from Wellington to Picton, Carrying Place, Rossmore and points in between may make it a truly massive […]
Ten years on the water
Skiff club celebrates 10th anniversary of boat launch On Monday, June 12, approximately 40 members and former members of the Ayle of Quinte Skiff club gathered for dinner at Cressy Mustard in Waupoos to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the launch of their first boat, the Sea Shadow, a St. Ayles skiff. Seven of the […]
Mother-daughter duo
New show at Maison Depoivre The initials MD at Base31 could equally stand for Maison Depoivre, mother-daughter or Meaghan and Dianne. Opening this past weekend and running until July 24, the Maison Depoivre Gallery is showing abstract paintings by the mother and daughter duo of Dianne and Meaghan Kehoe. Dianne is an award-winning artist who […]
Wellington Community Market
Village market picking up after slow start Now in its second year of operation, the Wellington Community Market is beginning to hit its stride. This is a true community market, with a variety of vendors, where visitors can come to shop and catch up with their friends and neighbours over a cup of coffee. The […]