Archive for March, 2012
PECI skaters fourth at Eastern Ontario high school competition
PECI skaters competing at the Eastern Ontario High School Figure Skating Competition in Smith Falls this week placed 4th of 24 teams from across Ontario. Skaters Ashley Harvey, Emily Arnold, Tiffany Scott, Marianne Cameron, Cassandra Buckley and Cassidy Allison placed in the top three in almost every event. Teacher Tamara McKinnon (Porter) accompanied the […]
Firefighters quickly knock down blaze in Bloomfield
Prince Edward County firefighters were quick to knock down a fire in the Universal Fan and Blower company building in Bloomfield Friday afternoon. Firefighters took hazardous situation precautions as the building contained acetone. Fire Chief Scott Manlow said an investigation is under way to determine the cause of the fire. He reports there were no […]
Hockey fans will be happy campers with Goon
It’s hard to review a hockey movie without lapsing into cliche – like using the word eh over and over or suggesting that someone get the puck out of there. I’m going to try and be strong because Goon is surprisingly strong and deserves better than the usual hackneyed overview. Goon would seem to be […]
wpd answers APPEC questions about White Pines Project
On March 11, wpd Canada received a list of 17 questions from a local group Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County ( APPEC) which is opposed to the development of industrial wind projects in Prince Edward County. The list was also forwarded to local media outlets by APPEC. Kevin Surette, wpd manager of communications, shares […]
Emergency response teams train at Loch Sloy
More than 60 members of the Tactics and Rescue Unit, Emergency Response Team, uniformed and plain clothed police officers took part in a training exercise Thursday at the Loch Sloy Holdings facility along Cty Rd 22. From the outside perimeter, the scenario began at about 9 a.m. when roads were closed and blocked by Prince […]
2011 cost for PEC council: $343,026
A report on expenses of councillors and appointees to local boards will be received at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting. The report fulfills the requirement of the municipal act to provide a statement of remuneration and expenses.
Quaiff to propose support of turbine moratorium and security agreement
Robert Quaiff will seek support from fellow councillors at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting to adopt the Municipality of Clarington’s motion to request a moratorium on wind turbines. He will aslo speak to having industrial wind turbine developments enter into a “removal, access and security agreement” with the municipality and include a security/letter of […]
Ontario’s proposed budget freezes, caps, changes and cuts
The Ontario government will look to concessions on wages to meet deficit-reduction targets with the budget proposed Tuesday. It will also hope Ontarians will continue drinking and gambling to raise funds through the LCBO and Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation. The government states the “budget includes a deficit elimination plan that reduces program spending growth […]
Jamie Stever fresh from recording at Nashville for show at The Regent
The County’s Jamie Stever is quickly gaining the attention of Country music fans across Canada. Recently back from Nashville finishing up new songs for a re-release of his album ~ Genuine ~, he had the pleasure of working with producer Brian White and recorded a few new songs at the world famous Legends Studio which […]
wpd pleased with White Pines open house
On Thursday, March 22nd, wpd Canada held the first of two Public Open Houses at the Prince Edward County Collegiate Institute for its White Pines wind project. “I am pleased that 290 people were able to come to our open house and get information about our project for themselves,” said Ian MacRae, President of wpd […]
