Neil Ellis
Liberal Party of Canada Neil Ellis was born and raised in Belleville and has enjoyed a long history of contributing to the Bay of Quinte in a variety of roles. Ellis was elected as the Member of Parliament for the Bay of Quinte in 2015. He has owned and operated a successful local business for […]
Ryan Williams
Conservative Party of Canada Ryan Williams is passionate about the Bay of Quinte region. Williams is President of Williams Hotels which was started in 1979 by Ryan’s grandfather, Don Williams and father, John Williams. Williams is also an entrepreneur and coowner of Hops on Board which provides a delivery service to the craft brewery sector […]
Picking up litter
Supporting the South Shore clean-up Prince Edward County’s south shore is a special place. The South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) and its many supporters think so too. The area, an extensive swath of rural lands on the extreme southern portion of the County is also the last undeveloped Lake Ontario shoreline and public lands in […]
The deVries Collection
Ameliasburgh Museum’s new display of natural heritage The Ameliasburgh Museum is now the permanent home of possibly the most extensive private collection of taxidermy in Canada. The collection belongs to the family of the late Jake deVries. When his widow, Johanna, died in 2017, their children, John deVries and Jane Moon, honoured their mother’s wishes […]
Waterfront enjoyment
Plans unveiled for Picton Harbour walking trail Awalking trail of any kind in the vicinity of Picton harbour has been long-awaited, anticipated and hoped for over many years by many residents. It took a big step closer to becoming reality last week when the municipality presented an outline of proposed plans for the Harbour Trail. […]
Experiences for the soul
BIGLAKE Festival audiences embrace impressive line-up Imagine sitting within the bounds of a grassy, stony paddock with grazing alpacas on one side, three huge horses on the other, the magnificent creatures curious by the company who appear to have invaded their space. There are the sights and sounds of a working farm all around, the […]
Saving history
Efforts continue to retain MacDonald and Hyatt houses Two heritage houses located in a prime location by the lake within Sandbanks Provincial Park that have each stood for around 150 years are just one week away from facing potential demolition, and not for the first time. The properties, which are not municipally owned, have a […]
Naval Marine Archive
Treasure trove of knowledge on Picton Main Street The passion and enthusiasm in Dr. Paul Adamthwaite’s voice is unmistakable as the speaks about the Naval Marine Archive (NMA) and its mission as a repository of knowledge about all things related to navies and the nautical industry, particularly the Canadian experience. The NMA is a non-profit […]
Flight of the monarch
Plight of iconic insect is focus of national event Monarch butterflies typically have a life span of about 30 days. Yet something quite remarkable happens to the monarchs that emerge from their chrysalis in the late summer months. Instead of the drive to reproduce, they are imbued with the need to migrate on a 4,000-kilometre […]
Nothing but jazz
Festival adapts bringing five days of entertainment Many look forward to it months in advance; the anticipation building as one summer ends and the next is soon longed for, all in the name of topnotch jazz, all in Prince Edward County. As with many festivals, the last 18 months have been tough; it’s been worse […]