Santa Extravaganza
Smiles and lights bring Christmas magic The community needed a welcome boost in spirits this Christmas season, and the reverse parade at Loch Sloy on a rainy December night delivered in spades. Well before the event started at 6 p.m. on Saturday night, there was a line of cars that stretched along County Road 22 […]
Ten years
Wellington and District Community Centre reaches milestone anniversary There should have been a gala celebration for the Wellington and District Community Centre’s 10th anniversary this coming weekend. An acknowledgement of the vital role it has assumed in the life of the County. It is not just an arena where the hometown junior hockey team plays—and […]
Back Forty Special
Instant Rivalry hosts a virtual Christmas program For several months at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Back Forty Productions was offering free musical programming to County residents and beyond. The live-streamed shows were each on a different theme, featured call-in requests and provided giveaways—sometimes valued into the thousands of dollars— to viewers. Hosted by […]
‘Tis the season
Council gets underway with 2021 budget deliberations Monday evening marked the start of budget deliberations at Shire Hall. For those with a short memory, during the last budget, council added a four per cent roads levy onto the staff-presented flat budget, meaning County taxpayers paid $40.3 million in property taxes—a $1.8 million increase. At the […]
Lay away plan
Council passes backyard hen bylaw amid squawking After a strident and energetic outcry by backyard hen enthusiasts across the County, council reversed its decision to bar the raising of chickens in urban areas and has now passed a bylaw allowing the practice. Town dwellers can now have up to six hens and rural residential can […]
Fresh air
Karlo Estates brings music indoors Over the past few months, the outdoor music program at Karlo Estates has proven very popular. Local musicians got an opportunity to play in front of an audience, and patrons were able to listen to live music while enjoying a glass of County wine and some tasty snacks. About two […]
Launch points
Council approves two of four suggested Millennium Trail launch points At last Tuesday’s meeting, council approved two launch points for the Millennium Trail, and chose to scrap two. Approved were the Consceon launch point on Salem Road, and the Hillier launch point on Station Road. The Lake Street launch point in Picton and Stanley Street […]
Santa extravaganza
Reverse Santa Parade planned for Loch Sloy This is the season of joy and cheer and light. At this time of year, there’s usually a building anticipation of Christmas parades, there’s a festive feeling in the air, and many kids are doing their best to keep away from the naughty side of the ledger. But […]
Serving the community
St. Andrew’s Picton charts a new path forward Last week, the Rotary Club of Picton presented Reverend Lynne Donovan of St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church with the Paul Harris Award for her service to the community. Since arriving at the church in 2007, Rev. Donovan has, with the support of a circle of friends, led a […]
Library expansion
Project receives unanimous approval from council Following a deputation by Prince Edward County Library CEO Barbara Sweet on November 10, council gave unanimous approval to proceed with the Picton library expansion project. “It’s been a long, hard slog to get approval,” said fundraising committee chair Alexandra Bake. “There had been a lot of hesitation [by […]