Field Notes
Eight artists, seven wineries, one hall Art is the culmination of certain actions, the sum of a combination of processes, a chosen point in the order resulting in many preceding steps celebrating this place we call home. It’s about reflection, giving back and recognizing contribution, but it’s about fostering community engagement. Alchemy Artists Residency found […]
ReconciliACTION
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation Last Thursday marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, and County residents gathered in several areas to remember the Indigenous children who died while attending the residential school system and the enduring legacy that still affects survivors, families and communities. More than 150,000 Indigenous children were forced […]
Amplified
Committee of the Whole dives into the County’s noise bylaw After another busy summer season in the County, the topic of noise was front and centre at last week’s Committee of the Whole. The current bylaw was enacted in 2002 with an amendment in 2011. With increased tourism and the increase in short-term accommodations, County […]
Removing barriers
Ontario launches new Health Team in Hastings Prince Edward The Prince Edward Family Health Team will be part of an expansion bringing a new and improved patient-centered healthcare program from the Ontario government. Minister of Health Christine Elliott was in Tweed on Friday afternoon to announce the formation of eight new Ontario health teams, including […]
Studio Tour
County artists welcome visitors this weekend After having had to postpone the popular Studio Tour last year, County artists are getting ready to welcome visitors this Friday, Saturday and Sunday. For some artists, their studios are spacious enough to safely accommodate visitors, while others have set up outdoor spaces or have even temporarily converted their […]
Riding with the animals
Herd invades Millennium Trail The first of two Join our HERD! events to be held in Prince Edward County took place on Sunday afternoon. In an idea dreamed up by Krista Dalby, artistic director with The Department of Illumination, the fun began with an outdoor workshop in Benson Park where the idea was for people […]
Erica Charlton
Green Party of Ontario Erica Charlton was raised in Prince Edward County. She is a mother and a Carleton University graduate. While she lived in Ottawa for nearly a decade, she worked closely with the financial needs of a wide demographic of people living in Canada through finding solutions for their communication access with the […]
Gone
Hyatt and MacDonald houses demolished What started as a quiet Thursday morning in the County ended with the sound of an excavator crushing history. The Hyatt and MacDonald houses were torn down while Save Heritage Sandbanks Homes (SHSH) was in the process of filing court documents to save them. SHSH was filing a motion for […]
Cressy Bayside Estates
Neighbours raise flood concerns over proposed sub-division Several members of the public highlighted flooding as an issue of concern as it pertains to a proposed new waterfront sub-division. In a virtual public planning meeting last Wednesday, neighbours noted how the County Road 7 property often sits under water in the spring, something municipal planning staff […]
Stephanie Bell
New Democratic Party Stephanie Bell has been working in the service industry for over ten years and also as a gardener promoting organic farming and biodiversity. She is a strong advocate for local transportation initiatives, affordable housing and equitable healthcare. She says her experience as a member of the working class is what drives her […]