Tear down
Ministry order governs closure of South Shore wind farm The closure of the White Pines Wind Project in the southern portion of Prince Edward County took another step forward this past week. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks published its decision on July 3, almost a year to the date the provincial government […]
County Yogafest
Inaugural County yoga festival at Crystal Palace Kathryn Flynn’s soothing and gentle voice guided nearly 100 yoga practitioners through dozens of movements and positions during a yoga session at the bright and airy Crystal Palace on Saturday morning at the inaugural Prince Edward County Yoga Festival. Although the participants spanned a range of ages and […]
In Osmosis
Art exhibit explores emotional connection to water Karole Marois’ affinity for water is evident in every aspect of her life. She chose to live in Prinyer’s Cove upon moving to the County five years ago; during the summer months she lives on a sailboat; and she continues to swim competitively. In a current exhibit of […]
Renaissance
Picton Armoury building is reborn For years the Picton Armoury on Main Street in Picton was—despite its enormous size—a building most didn’t notice when passing by it. Its huge frame had sort of sunk into the background of Main Street’s landscape. Season after season, what was once built with the classic inspiration of a castle […]
Tree inventory
This year’s Bloomfield tree inventory program underway The Bloomfield Tree Inventory (BTI) is underway once again and thankfully the weather hasn’t been nearly as oppressive as it was this time last year. Neighbourwoods is a volunteer-driven initiative, where last year over 1,300 hours were contributed. The weather plays a huge role in how many trees […]
County Canada Day
Glorious weather draws crowds out on Canada Day Wellington sure knows how to throw a party. The cue for fun started on Sunday evening when Cue the Funk took the stage on Main Street and got folks dancing with their signature high-energy music. After two hours, the audience was thoroughly warmed up and ready for […]
Fine art
County’s premier art show opens at the Armoury The site of this year’s Art in the County is in the newly renovated event space in the Armoury called The Mess Hall. It is a visually compelling space, even without the artworks. A high white ceiling and a bank of tall windows give it a light […]
Skiffie Worlds
County rowers head off to world championships The honour of the County, and indeed the whole nation, is being carried on the shoulders of ten stalwart rowers as they head off to the Skiffie Worlds coastal rowing world championships in Stranraer, Scotland. The rowers are members of the Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club, which is […]
Only the beginning
Vern Powers has been doing what he loves for 50 years Reflection and photo: Corey Engelsdorfer I pulled into the Lake Street garage parking lot in the spring of 2006, a 19-year-old nervous (and over-confident) kid starting his first week as a summer student on the roads department with the County. Enter Vern Powers. A […]
Hateful advice
Local Catholic pastor posts anti-Pride bulletin A recent post released by St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church on their community website sparked outrage in the community due to its aggressively negative anti-Pride messaging. The post was placed in the bulletin by the church’s pastor Father Chisholm, who did not think of the post himself, but […]