Accentuate the positive
Terry Culbert ends a nearly 60-year broadcasting career Terry Culbert seems to have a permanent twinkle in his eye—so pronounced, so uniquely his, that if you listen closely you might hear it through his voice on the radio. The popular County FM host is stepping back from the microphone later this month, capping a 59-year […]
The A-frame gets a lift
Renovation work on the Al Purdy A-frame in Ameliasburgh The Al Purdy A-frame in Ameliasburgh is getting a new lease on life. The house was built by poet Al Purdy in 1957 using salvaged lumber from a demolished Belleville building. The “second hand house” and its quiet surroundings revitalized the poetry of Al Purdy, and […]
Taking out the trash
Port Picton residents left to manage their own garbage Roughly twenty-four homeowners in the Port Picton subdivision had their hopes dashed at last Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, after Council decided it won’t take on their garbage pickup. In July, a motion by Councillor Kate MacNaughton was passed, instructing staff to determine if the […]
Suzanne Pasternak Legacy Room
County playwright and storyteller honoured at Mariners Museum The ground floor room in the reconstructed lighthouse at Mariners Museum has been designated the Suzanne Pasternak Legacy Room in honour of the playwright, musician and storyteller who died last year on September 3. The dedication was part of the annual Mariners’ Memorial Service held at South […]
No decision
Too few council members means a deferral of Picton subdivision A large contingent of the general public showed up for a Planning Committee meeting, but not enough council members. The meeting began with eight council members in attendance (50 per cent plus one), but after almost three hours of comments from the audience and council […]
Ameliasburgh Fall Fair
Rural and agricultural heritage remains a central theme The final event in the triad of County fairs took place on Saturday in Ameliasburgh on a glorious last day of summer. Established in 1855, the fair offered a traditional rural experience with a flair for the whimsical. Where else can you find baking competition categories such […]
Not an extension
Council reiterates October 1 deadline Council has reaffirmed the deadline by which the developer must sign its subdivision agreement. Contrary to online and social media accounts, Council has not granted Kaitlin an extension. In fact, Council has reasserted the October 1 deadline by which the developer must sign a subdivision agreement or risk losing its […]
County Adaptation Film Festival
Inaugural film festival set to open on September 27 The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of activity for Regent Theatre artistic director Alexandra Seay and staff and volunteers as they prepare for the opening of the inaugural County Adaptation Film Festival (CAFF). “It’s been very, very busy,” said Ms. Seay, who is also […]
About face
Council opts to seek second legal opinion Tuesday evening’s regular meeting of council once again took an unexpected turn on the Picton Terminals file. After returning from a closed session, Mayor Steve Ferguson announced that Council had decided to seek a separate legal opinion on the matter. Council approved the motion in an 8-4 recorded […]
History in the Making
Friends of Wellington Heritage Museum surpass goal There was excitement resonating from the Wellington Museum on Main Street this past Saturday evening, as the Friends of the Wellington Heritage Museum hosted History in the Making—its capital campaign in support of renovations of the building. The evening, which was a sell out, was complete with cocktails […]