The last lighthouse
Exhibit merges historical fact with imagination At one time, Prince Edward County was ringed with 11 lighthouses, providing beacons of safety to the mariners who sailed the treacherous waters along its shores. The first lighthouse was built on False Duck Island early in the nineteenth century, and the last of the remaining 10 was constructed […]
Making her marks
Bloomfield artist offer a bold and striking style Rhonda Nolan’s art is an expression of her inner feelings, a reflection of her energy and her love of life. She paints instinctively, using gestures and marks that are precisely placed, and says that if you stop and think about where the paintbrush should go, “You are […]
Walking tour
Demorestville’s beginnings and boom Demorestville’s colourful, vibrant and profitable past was the topic of a Prince Edward County Past to Present walking tour series last Sunday hosted by the County Museums. While it is a quiet sleepy village now, the 1800s saw Demorestville as a booming hamlet, all thanks to its namesake, Guillame Demorest. He […]
Carbon farming
Kate’s Rest embarks upon climate emergency initiative Learning about carbon farming and why it could play an important role in Prince Edward County’s future was the topic of a deputation presented to the Community and Economic Development Commission last Monday. In a detailed presentation, Brian Hart of Kate’s Rest located on Big Island in Prince […]
Jazz at Karlo
BIGLAKE Arts bring intimate performances to winery For those who enjoyed and experienced the extraordinary collection and curation of performances, events and activities Wellington Water Week delivered in 2018 and 2019, the creative and musical minds behind the event are back. While Wellington Water Week has outgrown its initial concept, executive director Elissa Lee and […]
Martian odyssey
County photographer embarks on epic journey Photographer, journalist, teacher, traveller and explorer Phil Norton can truly and proudly call himself a Martian, having been born and raised in Mars, Pennsylvania. From an early age he had an interest in photography and hiking, and when he bought his first 10-speed bike as a teenager he started […]
No parking
Residents’ group ask council to ease restrictions The sudden implementation of parking restrictions in some areas of Prince Edward County this spring came as a surprise to many. The severe parking fines for disobeying the new rules are harsh and hurting. In a scramble to find solutions and improvements to numerous issues created by the […]
Living wage
Council hears presentation on becoming a living wage region At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Anne Coleman of the Ontario Living Wage Network explained the benefits of the County becoming a certified living wage employer. The provincial employer program launched in 2017, and there are over 375 organizations across the province that are taking […]
Roots
Huyck’s Pt. Road family discover the limitations of property ownership The Root family has lived on County Road 20 or Huyck’s Point Road since it was called Lakeshore Road. Each summer, they host a gathering of friends and family for the weekend. Sometimes two. They arrive on Friday with trailers, RVs and tents. They sit […]
Beyond the beaches
Wellington artists open their doors this weekend In what has been described as a thriving community of creators, and a growing and flourishing one at that, the many artists and makers in the village of Wellington will fling open their doors this weekend. Eager to show their work after a forced break in the past […]