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Thursday, November 12th, 2026

‘We gather today expressly for the purposes of remembering’

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “While we acknowledge the land on which we are on, the community which we live in, and the country to which we belong, we gather today expressly for the purposes of remembering,” said Phil Dawson, president of Royal Canadian Legion Picton Branch 78, who led the Remembrance Day ceremony […]

Wellington Remembers as exhibition honours County veterans

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Local veterans are being remembered at the Wellington Heritage Museum until the end of the month where their stories, their lives and their contributions to County and country are being showcased in recognition of their service and contribution. The free admission exhibition has been created in partnership with the […]

Storybook festival an illuminating success in 14th year

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Two magical evenings of artful and musical entertainment wondrously unfolded this weekend as the Department of Illumination’s 14th annual Firelight Lantern Festival lit-up the night in Picton in glorious wishful fashion. As is customary in recent years, Saturday’s epic community production of festive fun began at Benson Park where […]

Second lift of asphalt placing begins on County Road 49

UPDATE Nov. 9 – 13 This past week, crews focused on gravel shoulder preparation, roadside ditching, and driveway culvert replacements along the corridor. During the week of Nov. 9 – 13, the contractor is scheduled to begin placing the second lift of asphalt. Paving will start at the north end of County Road 49 and […]

County’s new hospital ‘built on unwavering commitment of the community’

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison More than $29 million has been raised toward the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Back the Build $30 million goal, with just over $600,000 to go for the new hospital build. “Every gift has helped write this story,” said the foundation’s executive director, Shannon Coull. “This isn’t just […]

Every PEC rep minor team in action on the weekend

A pair of Kings teams wound up in Splitsville this weekend and every rep Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association team was in action. The Tim Dainard Electric U11 Kings were nipped by the host Norwood Hornets on the road in the final minute of play Saturday. They weren’t about to befall the same fate […]

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Storybook festival an illuminating success in 14th year
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Two magical evenings of artful and musical entertainment wondrously
Second lift of asphalt placing begins on County Road 49
UPDATE Nov. 9 – 13 This past week, crews focused on gravel shoulder preparation, roadside
MP Malette says Masters of Our Destiny budget helps Quinte region
Chris Malette, Bay of Quinte MP, welcomed today’s Government of Canada 2026 Federal Budget, titled
County’s new hospital ‘built on unwavering commitment of the community’
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison More than $29 million has been raised toward the
County CUPE workers support Keep Kids Warm campaign
Volunteers with the Keep Kids Warm campaign note this year’s efforts are geared toward a
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AROUND THE HORN
Various Molson Coors label beers recalled
Various brands of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beer under the Molson Coors label have been recalled
Carrying Place Swing Bridge closed for paving Nov. 16 – 17
The Carrying Place Swing Bridge, operated by Parks Canada, is to close to all through
Construction to fix water service on County Road 28 (Rossmore) Friday
The County’s Water and Wastewater department plans repairs Friday, Nov. 13 as a result of
Goals galore, but some heartbreak for PEC Kings
There were goals galore for the U11s this weekend while the U15s continued their pattern
Thrills as Pirates split with Trent Hills, Amherstview
Story and photos by Jason Parks Should the Picton Pirates and the Amherstview Jets lock
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COMING EVENTS
Wassail, Countylicious and holiday parties at Waupoos Winery
Visit Waupoos Estates Winery until Nov. 15th for a delicious taste of Prince Edward County!
Learn tech you can use, handy woman skills …and more at the libraries
Prince Edward County offers six library branches with programs and services for everyone. Visit peclibrary.org to find
Live entertainment, Countylicious, holiday fun at the Waring House
Barley Room Pub – Open 7 days a week 12 pm-8 pm & Friday-Saturday
Seniors’ Information and Active Living Fair Nov. 12 and more!
UPDATE: Programming Update! As we continue in the aftermath of the power surge that impacted
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
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HELP WANTED – career, volunteer & employment
Help wanted notices for Prince Edward County – Home care providers, hospitality, hospital volunteers needed
Matching donations could help Back the Build cross the finish line
With approximately $800,000 remaining for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to reach its
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer – make a difference
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary is recruiting new volunteers.Openings are available in the
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products to protect your
Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness in the County
Enjoy farm to table goodness with Loyalist Jams, and fill your pantry, or share with
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