Archive for March, 2012
Dr Bonn new honourary colonel for 8 Wing’s 424 Squadron
By Lt Christopher Daniel, 8 Wing Public Affairs Officer Members of 8 Wing Trenton warmly welcomed John M. Bonn, M.D., LL.B., as 424 (Transport and Rescue) Squadron’s new Honorary Colonel, during a change of appointment ceremony Monday. HCol Bonn succeeds HCol Ed Robertson who has been 424 Squadron’s Honorary Colonel since February 2009. Robertson is […]
Service medal ceremony honours County’s dedicated firefighters
Prince Edward County honoured its firefighters during a medal ceremony Sunday at the Wellington Community Centre to honour long and dedicated service. While firefighters are assisting others in their time of need, Fire chief Scott Manlow said, “Family, friends and employers are also a vital component of support for our fire department.” He also thanked […]
The Hunger Games – best movie of 2012
I saw the best film of 2012 last night. The Hunger Games is a great movie for a lot of different reasons but before I get into that I need to clarify something. This is not the new Twilight series. It has nothing in common with that successful but vapid series. Don’t get me wrong, […]
PEC has every reason to dread turbine project
On March 22, WPD Canada Corp. held a “community consultation” on its White Pines Wind Project that restricted public access to information. WPD declined a proposal from the Alliance to Protect Prince Edward County (APPEC) for a change in the format of the open house in Picton. It refused to have experts speak publically to […]
FIT review and Pines Project great green news for Ontario and County
Last Thursday, (March 22nd) was a good day for renewable energy and the green economy in Ontario and Prince Edward County. The noteworthy events of that day were: 1) The Liberal government published the results of the two-year review of the Feed-In-Tariff program. They have re-affirmed their commitment to renewable energy and the green economy. […]
Winegrowers support OFA call to suspend wind turbine development
Members of Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association have voiced support of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture’s position statement to suspend development of industrial wind turbines in the County until conditions laid out in the OFA statement are met. “Members of the Prince Edward County Winegrowers Association (PECWA) have attended meetings with residents, local businessess and […]
Easter Bunny makes rare appearance at Junior Farmers’ Egg Hunt
The Easter Bunny, in a special agreement with the Prince Edward County Junior Farmers club, held a test-run at the Williams Farm in Bloomfield Saturday morning. More than 60 children participating in the second annual Easter Egg Hunt were thrilled to meet the normally unseen benefactor of chocolate and goodies. Some were shy to greet […]
White Pines turbine project draws hundreds to first open house
With security at the doors, plain-clothed police on duty and a line up in the hallway, several hundred people made their way into the PECI high school auditorium Thursday night to ask questions and gain information about wpd Canada Corporation’s White Pines Wind Farm proposed for southern Prince Edward County. Most viewed supplied maps to […]
Keeping the birds and turbines apart
For years, large numbers of birds of prey have been killed by turbines at Altamonte Pass, California and on Spanish mountain ridges. This was always attributed to tower design and above-ground wiring. Not so, say British ornithologists. It’s the way birds see. We’re used to looking straight ahead, but birds are more likely to look […]
Nominate an Educator of the Year
Are you a student or colleague of an outstanding educator, or an appreciative parent of a wonderful teacher, administrator, early childhood educator or mentor? The Sir Mackenzie Bowell Award Commitee is seeking nominations for the 2012 Educator of the Year. Education Week is May 7 to May 11 and what better way to celebrate than […]
