Trumpocalypse now
Author David Frum speaks about his latest book The word apocalypse has a root meaning of revelation, and also a meaning of great disaster. Author David Frum says he chose the title of his new book, Trumpocalypse, with the former meaning in mind, but certainly there are those who believe the latter meaning is also […]
One way
Council sends one-way street changes back to Traffic Committee Residents of West, Water and Narrow Streets in Wellington might see a oneway street, but it won’t be anytime in the near future. At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole, council referred a series of measures proposed by staff to alleviate parking and traffic issues back to […]
Overflow
County council seeks solutions to tourism issues Summer 2020 is halfway in the rear view mirror, but the tourism season is far from over. Prince Edward County council hopes that the lessons learned from this year will provide a guide moving forward. At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole, Mayor Steve Ferguson put forward a motion […]
Continuing to serve
Rotary Clubs adapt to changing times The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has meant that practically nothing is “business as usual” anymore. At a time when community needs are as urgent as ever, service clubs have had to adapt in creative ways to continue with their mandate. In Wellington, the Rotary Club has only recently been able […]
Wine and taxes
Ontario Craft Wineries petition Ontario government On an early August day, the hanging fruit show signs of ripening during what has been a hot, dry summer. As the heat of the scorching sun turns the soil to dust, there’s no question this year has been a challenging growing season for Prince Edward County wine growers. […]
Library reopens
County branches now open to the public After being shuttered for several months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, County library branches are once again open to the public, albeit with limited hours at present. Barbara Sweet, CEO of Prince Edward County Public Library said she breathed a sigh of relief when the library branches were […]
Making waves
One-woman art show dips into love of water For many artists, the creative process is often a solitary one where the need to design, create and make must be achieved in a quiet environment apart from others and tempting distractions. The artist must be at one with their medium, their thoughts and vision in order […]
PEFAC reopens
Fitness centre welcomes back members Alittle over four months after being forced to close its doors due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) is now open again, albeit in a limited way. Members can now book an appointment to use the weight and cardio room, as well as book […]
Working on the front line
Family Health Team continues to serve the community The Prince Edward Family Health Team (PEFHT) has been at the forefront in terms of protecting the community from the spread of COVID-19, as well as continuing to serve the health needs of County residents through this time unlike any witnessed in generations. The PEFHT has had […]
North Beach drownings
Undertow claims two more lives On Sunday the winds began to pick up suddenly, creating large waves and luring unsuspecting beachgoers into the churning water. But for a 64-year-old Oshawa resident, and a 25-year-old Mississauga resident, the decision to challenge the waves proved to be a terrible mistake. The undertow at North Beach has proven […]