Archive for August, 2015
One lane – overnights – on bridge to Belleville
The Norris Whitney Skyway Bridge at Rossmore to Belleville will be reduced to one lane – overnights – beginning Monday, Aug. 9. Cruickshank Construction will be fixing the asphalt surface from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Friday with an expected completion date of Aug. 28. One lane of traffic will be maintained and […]
Council size public sessions process on agenda Thursday
A special council meeting has been called for Thursday to approve the process for public consultation sessions on the size of Prince Edward County council, and electoral ward boundaries, including the approval of the survey and facilitator program. The meeting begins at 2 p.m. at Shire Hall. Council on July 28, adopted the following four […]
Party faithful welcomes Prime Minister to Belleville
The area’s Conservative party faithful created a sea of blue as they packed the lobby of the Anderson Farm Equipment building in Belleville Friday afternoon to witness Prime Minister Stephen Harper lend his support to Bay of Quinte candidate Jodie Jenkins. Harper, fresh from the federal election’s first leaders’ debate held in Toronto Thursday evening, […]
For photographers, the camera points both ways
Story and photos by Phil Norton Photographers often see the world differently than others and their personal style is evident. Loyalist College photography professor Robert Bailey spoke people who are interested in photography at an educational evening hosted by the CLIC Photo Show in Picton. Bailey discussed what judges look for in determining photography awards […]
Mayor thanks Glenora Ferry crews
Prince Edward County Mayor Robert Quaiff thanked the crews at the Glenora Ferry this week for making the best of a poor situation. The mayor shared the news last month there will be no 15-minute ferry service this summer at all due to continued maintenance to neighbouring ferries. It was originally promised to return in […]
Despite ‘lack of concern’ mayor sends Premier second plea for moratorium on turbines
August 5, 2015 Sent by Fax and Email Honourable Kathleen Wynne Premier of Ontario Room 281, Main Legislative Building Queen’s Park Toronto, Ontario M7A 1A1 -and- Honourable Glen Murray Minister of the Environment and Climate Change 11th Floor, Ferguson Block 77 Wellesley Street West Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5 Premier Wynne and Minister Murray, It is […]
MOE, Premier won’t meet mayor; Turbine appeals launched
UPDATE AUG 4: Four appeals have been filed over the Ministry of Environment’s approval of 27 of 29 turbines with the wpd Canada project. The Environmental Review Tribunal (ERT) July 29 received an appeal of a its Renewable Energy Approval from John Hirsch, a businessman and Quinte Conservation board member. On July 31, the Alliance […]
Community Day celebrates Consecon
Saturday’s celebration of Consecon reminded residents and visitors there’s more to the County than just fun in Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington. “Sometimes we feel like the forgotten part of the County,” said Bill McMahon, one of the organizers for Consecon Community Day. “So it’s always great to see so many people out enjoying this day […]
County Rowers shine on Lake Champlain
Twenty Prince Edward County members of the Ayle of Quinte Skiff Club rowed their way to top place finishes recently at the Annual Lake Champlain Maritime Museum Challenge Race Weekend, in Vermont. “The two St Ayles skiffs, Sea Shadow and sister boat Sea Spirit were trailered to the Museum and rowed in two across-the-lake races […]
Collecting tales of towns
Fixt Point theatre, on their nation-wide Tale of A Town Canada journey, will share stories they have learned from Prince Edward County residents Saturday, Aug. 8 at the Picton Town Hall, at 1:30 p.m. The Tale of a Town – Canada is a nationwide theatre and media initiative aiming to capture the collective community memory […]
