Bigger and better
Construction of new long-term care home underway Construction has begun on a new 160- bed long-term care home in Prince Edward County—nearly doubling the capacity of the existing home. Last week, McFarland Home staff and residents, along with local councillors and Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp joined John Jordan, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister […]
Comedy Country
Comedy boot camp kicks off season of laughs For the past eight weeks a group of aspiring comedians have been honing their skills under the tutelage of Gavin North and Lenny Epstein, the duo that make up Short Attention Spa. Every Thursday evening they would meet at The Baxter Arts Centre to learn the elements […]
Skiffie Worlds 2025
County rowers head to Scotland for world championships Ateam of rowers from the Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club will be heading to Stranraer, Scotland to represent Canada in the 2025 St. Ayles Skiff World Championships. The competition is held every three years, and this year 82 teams from seven countries on four continents will be […]
Honouring his heritage
Tom Wilson explores his identity through art, music and writing For most of his life, Tom Wilson thought he was a “puffy, sweaty Irish guy” from Hamilton. He built a career as a rock musician with bands such as Junkhouse, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings and Lee Harvey Osmond, garnering three Juno Awards along the […]
Colourful and attractive
WCA’s Wellington Park project receives official status Wellington Park, with its views over Lake Ontario, is a gathering spot for both locals and visitors. It hosts Music in the Park weekly through the spring and summer months, Canada Day and Pumpkinfest celebrations, a Remembrance Day ceremony, and is the perfect spot to catch a cool […]
Vineyard discovery tour
New walking trail at Broken Stone Winery Many of the guests who visit Broken Stone Winery on Closson Road are very curious about the whole process of winemaking, from the growing of the grapes to the final bottling of the wine, and owners Tim and Micheline Keupfer are more than happy to satisfy that curiosity. […]
Protecting a watershed
WCIA pushed aside. Again. For more than 30 years, a group of County residents have worked to protect and rehabilitate Waring’s Creek and its watershed. Few ever imagined the biggest threat to the fragile ecosystem would be Shire Hall and municipal council. They need your help. Earlier this year Council approved a pair of developers’ […]
Fierce and fabulous
Heartwarming story of an Elvis impersonator dragged into a new career Prince Edward Community Theatre is staging the play The Legend of Georgia McBride by Matthew López at Mount Tabor Playhouse in Milford with six performances over the next two weeks. Director Cheryl Singer came across this play two years ago and knew that she […]
Gather in the County
Annual market showcases the textile arts Over 80 vendors, exhibitors, guilds and makers gathered at the Crystal Palace in Picton for the second annual Gather in the County exhibition of the textile arts. Organized by Bay Woodyard and Bear Epp, the event is dedicated to promoting the textile arts and is the only one of […]
Planting seeds
Community Benefits framework aims to make development work for everyone Housing developers leave a permanent mark on the landscape and community. They convert fields that once grew food or lay fallow into neighbourhoods, shops and homes. In the process, they make a great deal of money. The preexisting communities surrounding these fields and open spaces […]