Art scene revival
County galleries reopen to public The public face of the County’s vibrant arts scene has been mostly absent during this time of COVID-19. Book launches and author talks, and gallery openings and art shows, have been shifted to an online presence, with participants joining in on Zoom meetings or browsing through websites replete with photographic […]
Life’s a beach
Parking fee now in place at Wellington beach It’s far from a new issue, but Wellington’s beach and boat launch were at the top of council’s discussion last week. This year, the municipality decided to close the Beach Street boat launch to all motorized boats, leaving only the Belleville Street launch to use. This has […]
Limbo
Wellington on the Lake sees last house built as building in the village grinds to a halt An age-old adage couldn’t be more true: All good things must come to an end. This is the case, as ground was broken early last month on the last building lot in Wellington on the Lake. This brings […]
bark Woodshop
Closson Road couple realize County dream A few months behind schedule due to the COVID-19 outbreak, the doors to bark Woodshop opened to the public for the first time about four weeks ago. The purpose-built boutique studio located on Closson Road is home to seasoned woodworker Mike McGuire. The dedicated space is where Mike plays […]
County cookbook
County cooks share their favourite recipes To describe the new County Heirlooms book as a cookbook would be a vast understatement. The new book from Invisible Publishing by Leigh Nash and Natalie Wollenberg does contain 42 recipes from chefs and cooks across the County, and the dishes are exquisitely styled and presented by Ruth Gangbar, […]
Heritage
Fate of two deteriorating properties still up in air When the Prince Edward Heritage Advisory Committee met virtually last Thursday, the agenda included an update on the proposed demolition of two heritage properties located within Sandbanks Provincial Park. Prince Edward County mayor Steve Ferguson noted the municipality is still awaiting a response from the provincial […]
Farmers’ market
Late and different start for Wellington in ninth year The Wellington Farmers’ Market welcomed its first day of the 2020 season with a big splash on Saturday. For the first few hours at least from its new opening time of 9 a.m., the heavens opened. For those patrons and vendors who braved the raindrops and […]
Radiothon 2020
The Voice of the County hosts COVID-safe fundraiser A radio station can relate to the importance of connection. It connects to the local community it serves in so many different ways, but also to a community that in turn supports its community radio station in a mutually beneficial and unique relationship. The community came through […]
A vision for the Regent
The Monarch on Main looks to a post-COVID future When Alexandra Seay took on the position of general manager at the Regent Theatre in December 2019, she brought a wealth of experience as a theatre and film director on the art side, and in marketing and project management on the business side. “This job was […]
Easy access
Two of four Millennium Trail launch points approved Council opted to approve only two of the four proposed launch points at last Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting held at the Highline Hall in Wellington. The Salem Road and Station Road launch points were approved, leaving Picton’s Lake Street launch point to be sent back […]