First Shift
New program outfits beginners with gear For anyone who has lived in the County through the winter, they immediately realize that hockey in this little town is almost a religion. When the Dukes play a home game on a Friday night, it feels like the entire village comes out to support them. Hockey has been […]
Biggest Wassail yet
PECWA ends 2018 season on a high note With Wassail 2018 now in the history books, reports from all sides indicate a very successful year and one that was much busier than 2017. This year saw 25 wineries participating, up from 18 last year. Wassail also covered every corner of the County in 2018, from […]
Grand old lady
Wellington landmark opens its doors for Christmas House Tour This year’s Christmas In The County House Tour, in support of the PEC Built Heritage Fund, included a prominent Wellington building with an incredible history. Tara Hall was built in 1837 for Archibald McFaul, Wellington’s merchant and postmaster, who also constructed a shipping pier in Wellington […]
Orientation
The new council’s first steps The orientation for the County’s new council was held last week, and it was the first chance for the incumbents and newcomers to get to know those they will be spending a significant amount of time with over the next four years. It was also the first time the councillors […]
Wassail-in’!
Good cheer is the order of the day There is no better feeling than coming up with a great concept, and then seeing that concept through to its fruition. What’s even better is when that concept is unique to the area, and not competing with anyone’s local business. David Banks found a niche that revolved […]
Small batch
Domaine Darius is a small winery with a big reputation Domaine Darius may be one of the smallest wineries in the County, but that didn’t stop it from earning a big reputation. It’s known for producing vintage after vintage of quality wine since its inception in August of 2014. Domaine Darius is a small craft […]
Active living for seniors
Wellington walking program one of many options Eighty-nine-year-old Ron Fox is determined to remain active. Three times a week, he heads over to the walking track at the Wellington arena and spends an hour there, adding another four kilometres to his walking tally. He is one of about 20 seniors who use the track in […]
Welly-ville
Lights and songs mark start of holiday season A quarter moon shone fitfully over the snow-covered park as folks gathered around the gazebo for the start of Wellington Sparkles on Friday evening. Some were dressed as characters from Dr. Seuss’s Whoville, others wore strings of colourful LED lights. Two choirs arranged their ranks around the […]
Tree counting
Volunteers create Bloomfield tree inventory In Bloomfield this past summer, a small group of dedicated volunteers have donated a large amount of their time studying the village’s trees. The group was taking part in the Neighbourwoods Bloomfield tree inventory and are now armed with knowledge of being able not only identify a tree, but to […]