Archive for August, 2015
Hospital, Hospice receive grants from estate art auction event
The Jack and Ruby Lockyer Ward Fund made two grant presentations this week – the first from more than $70,700 earned at an estate art auction in June. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation and Hospice Prince Edward Foundation each received $17, 682 on Tuesday. Proceeds the art auction of original works are expected […]
A call to the 14th century in Waupoos
A late 14th century tournament of the Red Knight was performed by all comers of good will at Rose House Museum and nearby farm property in Waupoos on the weekend. The Red Knight and the lords and ladies of his livery held the field against all comers of good will for three days in […]
Storehouse CHEERS! support for foodbank
CHEERS! from Linda Downey for those who supported The Wellington Storehouse Foodbank Kid’s Korner at Hillier Park Day. “Thanks everyone for coming out and enjoying Hillier Park Day and supporting the foodbank.” Support also continues for the Storehouse Foodbank’s drive to help children get back to school with what they need – backpacks, school supplies and […]
Mayor shows MTO minister “rough welcome to County”
Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff is pleased with a meeting today with Ministry of Transportation Minister Steven Del Duca about reduced Glenora ferry service in prime tourist season. The meeting was fit between meetings of the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference in Niagara Falls. “It was a good meeting and the minister will […]
William’s love for Kate etched in stone
William’s love for Kate has been etched in stone and his love for his new princess continues to bloom. During Sunday’s Appreciation Day activities at Glenwood Cemetery, guests witnessed the dedication of a monument to Kate the swan goose who was killed in the spring. The words on the stone read: “Thanks for the […]
Sun shines on Northport’s first Summer Festival
Northport residents and friends had plenty to keep them busy on a fine summer’s day at the inaugural Northport Summer Festival. The day included live entertainment, balloon games, face painting, displays and racer Corey Earl showing and talking about his Dirt Late Model race car. Firefighters shared safety messages and small gift reminders and councillors […]
Crowd enjoys Hamlet under the stars in Bloomfield
“This above all: to thine own self be true.” – William Shakespeare, Hamlet More than 150 residents and visitors watched the Driftwood Theatre Company perform ‘Hamlet’ on an open-air theatre-in-the-round stage at the Millpond Park. Shakespeare’s story of grief and revenge is one of his most popular and is still among his most-performed. The play unfolds the […]
Ride to support veterans visiting Quinte area communities
Veteran Paul Nichols began the ride in mid-April to increase awareness and funding support for veterans By Ross Lees More than 700 veterans and serving Canadian Armed Forces members are expected to join Paul Nichols by the time he completes a seven-month, cross-Canada horseback ride to support veterans and their families. In mid-April, veteran Paul Nichols, […]
Scout Guide Museum will be history without a new home
The history of scouts and guides could become history if the local museum can’t find a new home. For twenty eight years at the Sir James Whitney School, the Belleville Scout-Guide Museum, one of the largest museums of its kind in the world has been welcoming guests from around the world to see the more […]
Vintage Wings and ultra light fun at Picton Airport
Aviation enthusiasts young and older flocked to the Prince Edward Flying Club Saturday. The club hosted a visit by three Yellow Wings vintage airplanes – the perfect fusion of history and nostalgia, said member Lorraine Wilson. “Seventy-year-old, yellow wing airplanes at the 62-year old Prince Edward Flying Club, Picton Airport.” Yellow Wings vintage aircraft is […]
