Carbon farming
Kate’s Rest embarks upon climate emergency initiative Learning about carbon farming and why it could play an important role in Prince Edward County’s future was the topic of a deputation presented to the Community and Economic Development Commission last Monday. In a detailed presentation, Brian Hart of Kate’s Rest located on Big Island in Prince […]
Jazz at Karlo
BIGLAKE Arts bring intimate performances to winery For those who enjoyed and experienced the extraordinary collection and curation of performances, events and activities Wellington Water Week delivered in 2018 and 2019, the creative and musical minds behind the event are back. While Wellington Water Week has outgrown its initial concept, executive director Elissa Lee and […]
Martian odyssey
County photographer embarks on epic journey Photographer, journalist, teacher, traveller and explorer Phil Norton can truly and proudly call himself a Martian, having been born and raised in Mars, Pennsylvania. From an early age he had an interest in photography and hiking, and when he bought his first 10-speed bike as a teenager he started […]
No parking
Residents’ group ask council to ease restrictions The sudden implementation of parking restrictions in some areas of Prince Edward County this spring came as a surprise to many. The severe parking fines for disobeying the new rules are harsh and hurting. In a scramble to find solutions and improvements to numerous issues created by the […]
Living wage
Council hears presentation on becoming a living wage region At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Anne Coleman of the Ontario Living Wage Network explained the benefits of the County becoming a certified living wage employer. The provincial employer program launched in 2017, and there are over 375 organizations across the province that are taking […]
Roots
Huyck’s Pt. Road family discover the limitations of property ownership The Root family has lived on County Road 20 or Huyck’s Point Road since it was called Lakeshore Road. Each summer, they host a gathering of friends and family for the weekend. Sometimes two. They arrive on Friday with trailers, RVs and tents. They sit […]
Beyond the beaches
Wellington artists open their doors this weekend In what has been described as a thriving community of creators, and a growing and flourishing one at that, the many artists and makers in the village of Wellington will fling open their doors this weekend. Eager to show their work after a forced break in the past […]
Red Barn Folk Festival
Live music comes to the Eddie Hotel and Farm The live music scene in the County has been virtually non-existent for many months. Earlier this year, friends Chris Loane, Bonnie Clarke, Michael von Teichman and Alex Portman began a discussion on how to bring back live music in an outdoor venue. Von Teichman and Portman […]
Shut down
West Lake Watersports park temporary re-zoning denied An application for temporary re-zoning for continued use of the water park, children’s day camp and a food stand at West Lake Water Sports has been denied. Last month, council heard from residents of Sheba’s Island and Winns Drive seeking answers to complaints made about zoning, parking and […]
Jackson’s Falls Inn reopens
County entrepreneurs embark on new project After nearly a year of renovations, Natalie and Drew Wollenberg have reopened the Jackson’s Falls Country Inn just outside Milford. The couple also own and operate 555 Brewing Company and were the original owners of the County Canteen brewpub, which they sold last year just before taking on the […]