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Tune in at 1:45 p.m. to see solar eclipse live-stream – overlooking PEC
Tune in at 1:45 p.m. to watch the 2024 eclipse, live from Meyers Pier, overlooking the Bay of Quinte in Belleville. See multi-camera video coverage of the event with and a panoramic view as darkness descends on the Bay of Quinte and Prince Edward County, from a camera mounted on the 35’ mast on the […]
County ready to open Leeward House for transitional housing
The County is preparing to welcome nine residents to the new Leeward House transitional housing facility later this month. During a ribbon cutting April 2, Mayor Steve Ferguson said the home “marks a significant move forward for the municipality and its residents. “This welcoming environment will ensure a safe and supportive space for people experiencing […]
County Arts celebrates mentorship program success
The Prince Edward County Arts Council (County Arts) celebrated the success of its first mentorship program with a discussion and exhibition event which gave attendees a glimpse into the mentorship pairs’ activities, challenges and successes. The mentorship journeys were completed during 25 hours of activities over the past four months through a program funded by […]
Scramble to fill baskets brings ‘egg-ceptional’ smiles
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The sound of the siren from the big fire truck was the unmistakable signal to start dozens and dozens of egg-cited children to scramble the field in a hopping eggs-ercise to see who could get to the Easter eggs first – but with plentiful supplies to go around, no one […]
County looking at five sites to bring green bin collection in-house
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It costs the municipality $250,000 to $300,000 every year to pick-up and dispose of some 780 tonnes of food waste in its curbside collection – amounts that are expected to rise significantly in the coming years. The construction of a County-operated facility is an option being considered to potentially […]
New Barn Swallow nesting structure erected at Prince Edward Point
Barn Swallows are expected to begin arriving at Prince Edward Point in April and thanks to efforts of local naturalists and support of the public, their new home is waiting. Members and supporters of South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) and Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) were elated […]
Latest Wellington sub-division expansion re-zoning plans approved
By Sharon Harrison With plans long in the works for the village of Wellington to grow and expand on a large scale in the coming years, 263 new residential homes took a significant step forward with re-zoning approval. At the planning and development committee meeting Wednesday, which stretched to a couple of hours on this […]
Friendship and history shared at Demorestville church anniversary celebration
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “You can see that this enormous window looks three-dimensional, and as you come closer, you’ll see that it’s not; it’s completely flat, painted on a flat wall. Only an accomplished draughtsperson and painter can do this effect, and that was Thomas and Ira Barton.” A weekend of celebration in […]
Auxiliary matches donations to help raise $317,000 for new hospital
A matching incentive pursued by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and the hospital foundation has raised $317,000 to Back the Build of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. This past fall, the auxiliary committed to making a 1:1 match for all new donations to the foundation’s Back the Build campaign up to $100,000 and […]
Wellington beach fee to be eliminated; review of boat launches coming
By Sharon Harrison The summer fee for folks to get into Wellington beach is to be eliminated in exchange for better monitoring. First introduced in 2021, the $10 per person beach admission fee had been in effect from early June to mid-September on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (9 a.m.-5 p.m.), for those age 16 years-plus. […]
