Quarantine
Story: Corey Engelsdorfer Events and buildings across the County close amid COVID-19 concerns What started as an outside lingering worry has now hit close to home. This week, Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) notified municipal leaders that there are more than 35 probable but not-yet-confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the Bay of Quinte region […]
Celebrating women
Women entrepreneurs in the spotlight at Drake fundraiser Over 20 women entrepreneurs in the County’s food and beverage industry gathered at the Drake Devonshire to celebrate International Women’s Day on Sunday, March 8. Chefs, winemakers, beer brewers, cider makers, and restaurant owners or operators provided a selection of delectable foods as well as drinks, including […]
Bright future
Story: Corey Engelsdorfer Sandbanks Winery acquired by industry mogul A romantic dinner wouldn’t be complete without a bottle of Sandbanks Baco Noir. The wine has become one of the most popular Bacos in the province, and was what put Sandbanks Estate Winery on the map. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the winery on […]
Taxing
Story: Corey Engelsdorfer Prince Edward County moving forward with Municipal Accommodation Tax At a special Committee of the Whole meeting last Wednesday, council was presented with a special report on the implementation of a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT). The 4 per cent tax will be charged on all roofed accommodation stays of less than 30 […]
Seedy Saturday
Lure of seeds draws hundreds to PECI Gardeners of all stripes leapt at the opportunity to get a jump on spring at the 11th annual Seedy Saturday event held on, appropriately, February 29—Leap Day. With 30 vendors to draw interest, a wellstocked seed swap table and a series of informative presentations, there was something for […]
The sweetest season
Producers gear up for Maple in the County High above the ground, photoreceptors in the tiny maple leaf buds sense the gradual increase in daylight hours, triggering the creation of hormones that eventually work down towards the roots where they stimulate the production of an enzyme that cleaves apart starch molecules into sugar. Warm days […]
Flood preparedness
High water level threat looms this spring Mayor Steve Ferguson was blunt in his assessment of the possibility of flooding along the shoreline of the County this spring. “There is nothing any level of government can do fast enough to make a significant impact for the spring of 2020,” he said during an open house […]
Salt-free 2020
Picton Terminals won’t accept salt shipments in 2020 although reasons remain unclear Story: Corey Engelsdorfer Last week, Picton Terminals (PT)s announced that it would halt shipments of road salt in 2020, causing many to question the rationale surrounding the decision. Sandy Berg, spokesperson from Doornekamp Construction Ltd. stated this will be the first time since […]
Master plan
Wellington’s growth potential stymied by infrastructure issues Story: Corey Engelsdorfer At Thursday’s Committee of the Whole, council was presented with a comprehensive staff report surrounding current water and wastewater challenges that are halting potential growth in Wellington. The challenge in Wellington is that the sheer magnitude of infrastructure investment required exceeds the County’s ability to […]
County blues
Jeremie Albino draws full house to Regent Acapacity audience gave a warm welcome to Jeremie Albino as the headliner on the Regent stage on Saturday night. His career has continued on an upward arc since the release of his debut CD, Hard Time, in August 2019. He has toured across Canada, along the US west […]