Ancillary use
Lakeside lawyer fields concerns Counsel for the Lakeside Motel was present at last week’s Committee of the Whole, following deputations made by Wellington residents regarding what they say are noise and zoning violations of the property. Last month, Amy Bodman, Alan McCharles and Sharon Harrison, neighbours of the Lakeside Motel, raised concerns about noise, light, […]
Maison Depoivre
Gallery returns for a show at Loch Sloy After having had to give up their gallery space at Loch Sloy as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Vincent Depoivre and Christophe Doussot have returned with a show that includes four local artists with whom they have had a relationship since they began curating shows in […]
Withdrawn
Picton Terminals withdraws appeal, says it will continue to operate Picton Terminals has withdrawn its appeal of Council’s decision to not allow zoning changes permitting an expansion of services at the port. Last October at a planning meeting held at the Regent Theatre, Council unanimously rejected Picton Terminals’ application to rezone the 25- hectare site […]
Voice of the County
FM99.3 celebrates seventh anniversary CountyFM kicked off a week-long celebration of its seventh anniversary with an energetic concert by Cue the Funk at Benson Park last Saturday afternoon. The pumping rhythms of bass and guitar, with the addition of drums, keyboard, saxophone and clarinet, plus soaring vocals from Sonya Zaback, Gabe Guadagnin and Megan Hutton […]
Carbon Art and Design
New show at contemporary art gallery in Picton Carbon Art and Design is an eclectic little contemporary art gallery and retail space tucked in beside Books & Company along a walkway from Main Street. The building once housed a coffin manufactory, and has risen phoenix-like from its burned-out remains. The name of the gallery comes […]
Cost of water
Public to have input on rate increase options Water and wastewater have long been a contentious topic in Prince Edward County, whether it’s inadequate water pressure, aging infrastructure, or just the high cost homeowners on municipal services must pay for the resource. The question often arises, “Why do the water rates have to go up […]
Words reimagined
New exhibit at 2 Gallery combines words and images The latest exhibit at 2 Gallery in downtown Picton looks at how words and images form the backbone of storytelling. The show features the work of Andrew McLuhan and Noelle Hamlyn and had its genesis after gallery owner Jim Turner read McLuhan’s book written matter. The […]
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 […]