Archive for July, 2022
Sun-soaked soapbox races return to Bloomfield
Several hundred people lined Mill Street in Bloomfield Saturday – sitting on hay bales, lawn chairs and even a couch – to cheer on 70 racers in the kids’ soapbox derby. Attendance was expected to be high just as it was for the Bloomfield Hallowell Recreation Committee’s fishing derby in the spring. “I don’t […]
Community pulls together to Back the Build
Eager to get up and going after a two-year pandemic pause, the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association (WOLRA) was pleased to re-activate its biggest fundraiser of the year – their community garage sale. Brenda Little, coordinator of the garage sale and president of the WOLRA was delighted to hand over $2,000 to Prince Edward […]
Free tours offer up Bloomfield’s colourful and sometimes shocking history
Prince Edward County residents and visitors are invited to explore Bloomfield’s colourful, entertaining and sometimes shocking history during free walking tours of the village this summer. County resident Maria Stacey has taken her fresh McGill University degree in history and has applied her skills to researching and leading the tours Wednesdays to Sundays. Participants will […]
Noise regulation and compliance enforcement to come with new bylaw
Details of rule compliance and enforcement when it comes to changes to the existing noise bylaw were received by council at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting in a report from staff. It is expected the new bylaw will be enacted at an August council meeting. In his report, Mike Kelly, supervisor of bylaw services, […]
‘Art Gecko’ wins first SandFest trophy
After a three year absence, the Friends of Sandbanks sponsored its popular sand-sculpting event at the mouth of the Outlet River, Wednesday. Guest sculptor Rod Watson, in addition to making his own creation, gave participants of 20 participating groups some technical advice and sculpting hints. The first SandFest trophy (The Sandy!) was offered as […]
County heritage meets government wrecking ball – call out to save Pt. Petre lighthouse
The call is out to halt further demolition of buildings at the Point Petre lighthouse site – now under way without due process. Prince Edward County’s new Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (PEC ACO) branch is alarmed that without public consultation, or knowledge of the plan, demolition has begun of heritage buildings associated with the Point […]
Second COVID-19 boosters now available for all adults – recommended for those who are vulnerable
As cases continue to slowly creep upward throughout the province, second COVID-19 vaccine booster doses will be available to all Ontarians aged 18 and over starting Thursday, July 14 and free rapid antigen tests will now be available until Dec. 31, 2022. “While my call for arms remains for the most vulnerable in our communities […]
Picton Town Hill intersection closed overnight July 13-14
Work will take place within the Picton Town Hill intersection during the overnight hours Wednesday, July 13 and Thursday, July 14. The goal is to complete the work and re-establish two lanes for eastbound and westbound traffic on Bridge Street as quickly as possible Thursday. Working overnight will allow the municipality to avoid a multi-day […]
Yacht club signs over park land righting clerical error made in 1939
Setting right a clerical error made in 1939, The Prince Edward Yacht Club will sign over the title of the Queen Elizabeth (Hill Street) Park transferring the land – officially – back to the municipality. In a report to council, Aynsley Osborne, the County’s development co-ordinator, reports the title correction was necessary “due to an […]
Avoid Picton roundabout area as spilled load snarls traffic
Avoid the roundabout in Picton if possible Tuesday afternoon. OPP directing snarled traffic. Clean up of the load spilled to follow. – Dale Miller photos
