Intersections
Pop-up art show aims to spark a conversation If Shannon Helm had her way, a discussion over the fate of the John A. Macdonald statue in Picton would take place across a dinner table—a big one, placed in the middle of Main Street, with traffic rerouted around, and the whole community invited to share a […]
Canoe in the County
Curated events kick off Countylicious Ateam of County chefs paired up with chefs from Canoe Restaurant & Bar to provide an exquisite one-of-akind dining experience at Parsons Brewing last Sunday afternoon. Eighty guests sampled canapés from Alexandra Feswick of the Drake Devonshire, Samantha Valdivia of La Condesa, Hidde Zomer of Flame + Smith, Eliot Reynolds […]
Visiting Main Duck
Local fisherman offers tours to island There’s not a square inch of Lake Ontario around the County that Mitch Harrison does not know. He’s been travelling on these waters since he was about six years old, first with his father and grandfather on their fishing trips, and now as a master of his own boat. […]
Development freeze
Council freezes new applications for development in Wellington At last Tuesday’s council meeting, council voted 9 to 5 in favour of creating an interim control bylaw (ICB) that freezes new applications for development in the village for one year. The hope is that it will allow municipal staff time to assess how and when developers […]
Terminals info session
Picton Terminals explain plans for development The first of three information sessions hosted by Picton Terminals and the Doornekamp family took place last Thursday outdoors at the company site. The company is seeking a change in zoning to allow it to expand its existing transshipment use by obtaining permission to use the entire site for […]
Demolishing heritage
Two historic properties in Sandbanks Park to be removed Last week, the The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) announced it had completed a project evaluation to enable the demolition of two heritage homes situated in Sandbanks Provincial Park that have fallen into disrepair. Heritage Impact Assessments (HIAs) prepared for both buildings have […]
Vivid Days
John Visser exhibits at 2gallery Up close, the single brush strokes that make up John Visser’s work appear almost child-like in appearance. While neatly done, the placement seems a bit haphazard: artistic yes, but something seems off. The mostly similar-sized rectangular blocks feel more like a collage of bricks stuck together, albeit pleasantly arranged where […]
Coffee mates
Neighbours brew up a partnership over Vortex There’s a new blend of coffee in the County, and it draws upon the mystique of the South Marysburgh vortex. Filmmaker Ryan Noth and coffee roaster John Ruttan live across the road from each other in Cherry Valley. John is a co-owner of Cherry Bomb Coffee, and he […]
Conservation reserve
South shore area to gain protected status The Point Petre Provincial Wildlife Area and the Ostrander Point Crown Land Block are destined to be designated as a conservation reserve following an assessment and evaluation of the site, in collaboration with Indigenous communities and environmental organizations such as the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) and the […]
Kayak adventures
Paddling group explores County waters Every Thursday evening from May through to the end of September— weather permitting—an intrepid band of paddlers take to the waters in or around the County for a little exercise, a little socializing and a lot of fun. These outings are organized by Mac Ross, and is offered by the […]