Archive for March, 2012
Blasts from the past. You know you’re old when…
by Margaret Haylock Capon Recently, I received a “Remember When” e-mail from an old school friend, who was one of my classmates at Picton’s Mary Street School, in the 1950’s. It contained illustrations of approximately 30 items described as blasts from the past. Among them were ice cube trays with levers, Studebaker cars, juke boxes, […]
Join Wednesday’s citizen rally over Robo-Calls
With the Robo-Call scandal, the integrity of Canada’s electoral process is at stake. Will Members of Parliament stand up for Canada? Will MP Daryl Kramp ask the House of Commons for a full judicial inquiry into the allegations of 31,000 Canadians who believe that their right to vote has been compromised? Those who want to […]
Analysis reveals rocky road ahead for Eastern Ontario municipalities
Results of a comprehensive financial study of Eastern Ontario municipalities paint a sobering picture of a region struggling with a limited tax base, rising debt levels and a growing need to invest in infrastructure. An Eastern Ontario Wardens’ Caucus (EOWC) initiative, the Eastern Ontario Financial Sustainability Update Project examined the economic condition of all 114 […]
FIT has Ontario economically out of shape: MPP Smith
Prince Edward Hastings MP Todd Smith says it will be a week of wind energy at Queen’s Park. “Progressive Conservative Leader Tim Hudak will be introducing a Bill on Wednesday in the Legislature to drastically change the FIT program in the province,” said Smith. “On Thursday, the Legislature will be debating second reading of a […]
Public input wanted on economic development strategy
The public, the business community and other stakeholders are invited to express views on the future of economic development in Prince Edward County. A special meeting of council is to be held Tuesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. in the council chambers for this purpose. “The strategic planning process is the beginning of a collaborative […]
The sap is running just fine
By Melissa Larkin Despite this years’ strange winter, Prince Edward County maple syrup producers are optimistic about their yield. Concern over the trees’ production in the mild weather was of concern as the County gears up for the 11th annual Maple in the County Festival – March 31-April 1. Ron Hubbs, owner and maple producer […]
Body recovered from Bay of Quinte
UPDATE March 5: The body of an adult male has been recovered from the Bay of Quinte just east of the Norris Whitney Bridge. Shortly after the noon hour Monday, members of the OPP Underwater Search and Recovery Unit launched a search of the area where the male was last known to be. Several hours […]
Canadiens Alumni take on the County Kings
Coach Guy Lafleur appears not to notice as player Jocelyn Lemieux plucks a junior County Kings team member from the ice during action near the Montreal Canadiens’ bench Sunday during the Canadiens Alumni, County Kings Elite team game at the Wellington arena. When a player “argued” with Kings coach Ron Norton, he banished the team […]
County child actor nominated for ACTRA award
Prince Edward County’s Robbie FitzRoy was honoured at the 10th Annual ACTRA Awards held in Toronto last week. The eight-year-old Grade 3 student at St. Gregory’s School in Picton was nominated for an award in the category of ‘Outstanding Performance – Voice’ for his role as “Owen” in Disney Jr.’s Stella and Sam episode “Box […]
Young PECI Panther team captures COSSA silver
With just four Grade 12 and 10 Grade 11 students, the 2010-2011 edition of the PECI Senior Boys Basketball team was considered a young team in terms of age and experience but played like pros to capture the ‘AAA’ COSSA silver medal last week in a game against IE Weldon from Lindsay, a school three […]
