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Sunday, November 8th, 2026

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 […]

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 […]

County CUPE workers support Keep Kids Warm campaign

Volunteers with the Keep Kids Warm campaign note this year’s efforts are geared toward a rising number of children in need. Barb Sills, long-time volunteer with the PEC OPP section of the campaign notes there are more than 145 County children registered this year. Regionally, the campaign supports about 1,500 children from newborn to 12 […]

Awakening the spirits under the fall of darkness

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For those who dared to enter, it was a scream as Terror at Macaulay called on the spirits with its fifth such incarnation of this very scary annual event. Saturday night brought a haunted walk-through of historic Macaulay House and the grounds of Macaulay Heritage Park on Picton’s Church […]

Full span layer of paving on County Road 49 this weekend

UPDATE OCT. 30: The major structural rehabilitation of County Road 49 reached another key milestone this week as the contractor completed rubblization of the existing concrete roadway. The municipality’s report notes the contractor anticipates the first layer of asphalt, also known as the base lift, will be installed on the entire 17.2 km span of County […]

LOCAL NEWS
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
Full span layer of paving on County Road 49 this weekend
UPDATE OCT. 30: The major structural rehabilitation of County Road 49 reached another key milestone this
Two in hospital following fire in Rossmore
Two people were transported to the hospital following a residential structure fire on Ridley Street
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AROUND THE HORN
Imagine it, then have the library help you 3D build it
The Makerspace at the Picton Branch Library is a hub of creative activity. Every day,
Grocery customers round up to Back the Build
A few cents more at the checkout have once again added up to a boost
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
Pirates lose firefight to high scoring Jets
By Jason Parks The Amherstview Jets visited the home port of the Picton Pirates Oct.
Awakening the spirits under the fall of darkness
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For those who dared to enter, it was a
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COMING EVENTS
Countylicious at Waupoos Winery
Visit Waupoos Estates Winery until Nov. 15th for a delicious taste of Prince Edward County!
Learn about online shopping, tech you can use …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, trivia and Countylicious at the Waring House
Barley Room Pub – Open 7 days a week 12 pm-8 pm & Friday-Saturday
Plan to attend Seniors’ Information and Active Living Fair and more in November
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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