Moving forward
Vital Signs and food insecurity On January 10, the Committee of the Whole heard from Brian Beiles on behalf of The County Foundation in regards to the recent findings from the 2018 Vital Signs report. Vital Signs is an initiative of the Community Foundations of Canada. It is an evidence-based report on a community’s strengths […]
The Baby Whisperer
Family nurse Peggy Neil retiring after 45 years There is no doubt that Peggy Neil loves her job. The joy she takes in taking care of infants shines through when you see her interact with her patients. Even after more than four decades in the nursing profession and thousands upon thousands of infants she has […]
It’s back
New year, new council, same farm tax appeal He gets full marks for persistence. John Thompson was back to council last week, hoping a new group will give him what the last council denied. Thompson represents the Prince Edward County Federation of Agriculture. Farmland prices have risen significantly over the past decade. Across Canada and […]
Have your say
Committee seeks public input on activities Three significant events in Wellington’s annual calendar are activities on Canada Day, Pumpkinfest and Christmas in the Village. The Wellington Recreation Committee (WRC) plays a big role in these events, partnering with community organizations and the Wellington and District Business Association to make them the success that they are. […]
Clean-up Fund
A step in the right direction Picton Bay has been a hotbed for discussion over the past few years for its constant clash between nature and industry. The bay hosts both a busy terminal and a cement factory as well as being a favourite place for recreational boating and fishing. Most of the time everyone […]
Mayor’s Levee
Hundreds greet new council at Macaulay Museum It took well over an hour for newly elected Mayor Steve Ferguson and members of council to greet well-wishers at the Mayor’s Levee on Sunday afternoon at Macaulay Heritage Museum in Picton. The line of visitors extended through the front door of the museum as residents waited to […]
The County is heating up
A sauna that comes to you Sometimes to see how good an idea can be, all you need to do is look to your past. For couple Spencer Hoyt and Kamee Abrahamian, that common ground is their love of the sauna experience. Both also have a deep cultural connection to saunas through both of their […]
Form. Feature. Gesture.
Oeno Gallery hosts a multi-format exhibit Since its inception in 2004, Carlyn Moulton and the Oeno gallery have continued to bring the work of world class artists through its doors. Moulton is the owner/curator and her goal for the gallery has always been to seek out, represent and exhibit exceptional works of contemporary art. The […]
Holiday House Of Falconer
Historic building renovation is eyeing the finish line The House Of Falconer (HOF) is in the midst of hosting its third annual holiday market, which runs this year until Christmas Eve. Like in years past, the HOF holiday market is keeping with its tradition of providing shoppers unique offerings that can’t be found at the […]
Spirit of Christmas
StoreHouse Foodbank gives families in need a helping hand during the Holiday season Linda Downey of The StoreHouse Foodbank in Wellington is about as busy as anyone can be right now. Downey leads the charge for the StoreHouse’s annual Christmas Hamper campaign. It’s something that she has organized for over 15 years for the holidays. […]