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 […]
The McLuhan Institute
Pop-up in Wellington looks at intersection of culture and technology Marshall McLuhan was one of the towering intellectuals of the 20th century. His ideas on the roles of technology and media in modern culture have influenced two generations of thought, and those ideas are even more relevant in this era of near-instant communication and non-stop […]
A place to stay
B&B establishments adjust to Stage 2 re-opening When accommodation operators were permitted to open at Stage 2 of a phased re-opening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, for some it couldn’t come soon enough. With the lucrative high-season imminent, others were worried whether there would even be a season this year. Many operators opted for a […]
ROC cares
Youth centre expands outreach during COVID When the Prince Edward County Youth Centre had to close its doors at the beginning of March Break in response to the emerging COVID- 19 outbreak, hopes were high that it would soon reopen and continue to offer its services to vulnerable youth. However, as the pandemic continued and […]
A touch of France
Milford textile business stays close to home Tucked away on a back street in scenic Milford, the flapping ‘open’ flag and discreet signage are the only clues there is more here than meets the eye. Beyond the imposing 1851 home, shaded in part by a mature tree, a row of lavender plants at the front […]
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 […]