Crumbling
Although not a surprise, the County’s urban roads are in need of repair Council was tasked with discussing its favourite subject at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting—roads. Specifically urban roads. A report informed Council of the state of its infrastructure deficit as it relates to the urban road network—including underground infrastructure—and described the factors […]
County Social
New book spotlights PEC’s craft drinkmakers There are a bushel of stories about the County’s beverage makers in County Social, the first publication from Assembly Press. Natalie Wollenberg, co-owner of 555 Brewing Company, spent hundreds of hours interviewing 35 wine, beer, cider and spirit makers, and then Assembly Press publisher Leigh Nash captured the essence […]
Reimagined
Big plans in the works for Picton’s Delhi Park Delhi Park, with its bright and sprawling green space tucked just down the hill from Picton, was the subject of much discussion at last Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The municipally operated park saw an ambitious project presented to council that focussed on walk ability […]
Athol Town Hall
Community meeting planned to discuss future of town hall During a Committee of the Whole meeting last month, it was recommended that the municipality enter into a lease agreement with The HUB Child & Family Centre to use the Athol Town Hall as a daycare for a term of five years, pending approval from the […]
Renewal
The oldest business in Picton—W.H. Williamson and Co. Ltd. Insurance Brokerage—has changed hands. G & B Allen Insurance Brokers Ltd. has taken over business operations of the branch. Founded in 1883 by William Henry Williamson, the brokerage has changed hands a few times now. Following Williamson’s retirement after 45 years, the company was purchased by […]
All Canadian Wine Championships
County wines compete with the best Canada has to offer Once again this year, County wines made a good showing at the All Canadian Wine Championships, which wrapped up at the CAPE last week. This is Canada’s longest running wine competition. It was started by Brian Bannon in Windsor in 1981 and ran annually there […]
Théâtre Roulant
Travelling theatre to park at roundabout this summer season After two seasons of bringing live theatre to various parts of the County, Théâtre Roulant will be spending this summer on the grounds of the Waring House at the roundabout in Picton. The idea of roving live theatre came when playwright Conrad Beaubien and director John […]
Wandering through Picton
Curated tours combine history and culinary delights The town of Picton is replete with history. Since its incorporation in 1837, it had seen an economic ebb and flow through the nearly two centuries. Yet unlike many other small towns in Ontario, it has maintained its character. In particular, its Main Street façade remains recognizable from […]
Street survival skills
Resolving emotional trauma through survival skills For the past 18 years, Kate’s Rest Foundation has been providing supportive housing to individuals who have experienced homelessness and who also may be facing health, social and legal services needs. The Foundation is now offering a survival skills training course to individuals as a means to help them […]
Unrest in Fawcettville
Proposed development casts a pall of uncertainty across neighbourhood Fawcettville is a small community of homes on the north edge of Picton. Tidy bungalows and a few two-storey houses make up the neighbourhood of three short streets branching off Fawcett Avenue, which opens onto County Road 49. There’s a small playground, and the community has […]