Filling a need
Development at former Wellington Arena attracts federal funding The Prince Edward County Affordable Housing Corporation (PECAHC) has secured $180,000 in seed funding from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) for the redevelopment of the former Wellington Arena site on Niles Street. The building was decommissioned and closed on December 10, 2010, and has been […]
Helping hands
Two groups striving to alleviate food insecurity The Vital Signs Report issued by The County Foundation in 2018 estimated that 10 per cent of households in Prince Edward County could be at risk of having insufficient nutritious food available to them. The reasons can include limited income, high cost of housing, and lack of transportation […]
Finding the balance
Nature is the touchstone for artist and yoga teacher County artist Kelly Cade sees nature as an inherent part of her existence. “For me, there is not a separation between the internal ecology and the external ecology. When I think about Ayurveda, which is the sister science to yoga, the principle is that we are […]
Talbot on the Trail
Affordability a big concern The dream of affordable housing in the County may be just that—a dream. David Cleave, a local developer didn’t mince words at a planning meeting held last week. He warned council that the Talbot on the Trail development on the west end of Picton may very well be the last affordable […]
Slow growth
Fields of Wellington subdivision takes a step closer to reality Fields of Wellington, a proposed subdivision located north of the cemetery along Consecon Street in Wellington, became a little closer to a reality after Council, sitting as planning committee, passed an Official Plan Amendment and Draft Plan of Subdivision and Zoning Bylaw Amendment. Planner Ryan […]
Where the Hart is
Father Brian Hart offers his property to those in need Story and photo” Corey Engelsdorfer The chill from the bitter cold blowing off the Bay of Quinte onto Big Island quickly vanished as I was welcomed by Brian Hart’s warm smile. Hart, a former pastor, has been operating Kate’s Rest, and welcoming the homeless to […]
Ice Box at home
Winter festival changes format Bringing people together in the depth of winter has been the mandate of the Ice Box Festival for the past couple of years. It has been a way to combat the isolation many people feel as frigid February temperatures bite and the prospect of spring seems a long way off. It […]
Delayed
Unexpected turn of events pushes back Quinte’s Isle Campark approval What was expected to be a marathon planning meeting, with 13 deputations and 14 comments from the audience, was unexpectedly cut short last Tuesday evening. The special online meeting was scheduled in order to hear from the public, and to seek approval for the expansion […]
Finding the joy
County musician Kat Burns releases new songs The onset of the pandemic forced a halt to almost every type of public live music performance. Tours were cancelled, venues were closed. Musicians had to learn new ways of getting their music out, with many providing solo live sessions via social media such as Facebook or Instagram. […]
A century of life
Ross Parks celebrates 100th birthday Farming was the only thing that Ross Parks ever wanted to do in life. “I remember the day I started school. That morning I was on my father’s lap as he was discing with horses. I didn’t think you had to go to school to be a farmer. I was […]