Archive for July, 2016
If you can see your neighbours, they can see you
For many years, that five-foot fence with the piece of lattice on top combined with a few strategically placed trees was the default method for creating privacy from the neighbours. Then houses started to change. Bigger houses on smaller lots became the norm. More square footage on the inside meant that houses were being built […]
PEC team proud to represent Canada, and County, at Skiffie Worlds
July 31 – Last dispatch from the 2016 Skiffie World Championships in Northern Ireland. The races are finished, the celebrations over and the last Guinness tipped in Killyleagh (for now). We think we made our The Ayle Of Quinte Skiff Club and The County proud. There was an incredibly warm feeling toward the Canadian […]
Sandbanks at capacity all weekend
July 30, 31 and August 1 – The County’s new electronic signs were informing drivers the park was full as the Sandbanks reached capacity on all three of the holiday weekend days. Seeking relief from extreme heat, Sandbanks Provincial Park was full to the brim with traffic backed up at least a kilometre on County Roads 11 and […]
Fans ‘Can’t Help Falling in Love’ at Waupoos Elvis Festival
Almost every seat was filled, and more spilled onto the grounds, to hear The King croon under the tent at the Waupoos Winery Annual Elvis Festival. Opening night included Belleville’s Matt Cage, fresh from winning the Inspirational Elvis contest, and placing second in the Professional Concert Years (jumpsuit division) at Collingwood’s Elvis Festival last weekend. […]
Roadside message boards to warn drivers if Sandbanks at capacity
The County, in a pilot project with Sandbanks Provincial Park, has erected two electronic message board signs to flash warnings when the park has reached capacity. The signs have been installed at County Road 12 (West Lake Road) near the County Road 32 intersection and on County Road 10, south of Picton. It is hoped […]
Wellington Beach posted unsafe for swimming
The Hastings Prince Edward Counties Health Unit has posted Wellington Beach as unsafe for swimming. The Health Unit monitors bathing beach water quality at designated public beaches within its jurisdiction. Bathing beach water quality is monitored by the collection and analyses of water samples. Samples are analyzed at a public health laboratory for the presence […]
Music at Port Milford Chamber Music Festival celebrates 30th year
Music at Port Milford goes rock and roll Friday night at the Regent Theatre then heads into its final week of fine chamber music in the County. See below for the schedule. Music at Port Milford is celebrating its 30th season of bringing chamber music to Prince Edward County. The Saturday evening Faculty Artist Series […]
County revives Build a New Life with grassroots campaign
The County is using its best asset – its people – to breathe new energy into its “Build A New Life” website and marketing campaign. The website, noted Commmunity Development Director Neil Carbone, is not new as it was started by the County’s former economic development department, led by Dan Taylor, about five years ago. […]
Mature Health Sciences students invited to apply for bursary from PECMH Auxiliary
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary invites applications for scholarships from mature students who are pursuing a career in the Health Sciences in an accredited post-secondary institution in the fall. If you are at least 22 years old, are currently a resident of PEC and have been so for two years, you are invited […]
Algae – help when there’s too much of a good thing
Algae and aquatic plants play an important role in maintaining the health of the Bay of Quinte, but excess amounts can threaten its health. “Both are food sources for many aquatic inhabitants – algae sustains life, starting at the base of the food web,” said Christine Jennings, Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Environmental Technician […]
