Archive for November, 2022
Picton Main closed from Bridge to Johnson streets Dec. 1
A revised detour route for the Picton Main Street reconstruction project is expected for on Thursday, Dec. 1. Picton Main Street is to be closed to through traffic between Bridge and Johnson streets from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. to install the final course of asphalt on Picton Main Street. In the event weather does […]
Magic of Christmas unfolds at Festival of Trees
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Possibly the most magical space to be found anywhere in the County at this time of year, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees fundraiser glowed, mesmerized and fascinated – in person this year. There were trees, trees and more trees as far as the eye […]
Despite protests and criticism, province passes More Homes Built Faster bill
On Monday, Ontario passed Bill 23 “More Homes Built Faster” which spurs development despite heavy criticism from the province’s cities, conservation authorities and environmental groups. The new law is one of several moves the progressive conservative government plans to open up areas of once protected greenbelt land to development, and allowing mayors of Ottawa and […]
Winter rules and free parking in effect Dec. 1
Winter parking rules, and free parking in Picton begin Dec. 1. Parking in Picton is free of charge from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2023. This includes Picton Main Street and the Market Lane parking spaces. Drivers are encouraged to “Feed the Meter” to help support the Food for Learning program. All cash collected in […]
Eastern Star celebrates 70th with gift that helps entire community
The Picton Chapter #273, Order of the Eastern Star (OES) presented a gift that will help the entire community, in recognition of the organization’s 70th anniversary. The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) presented the $15,000 gift from chapter members to Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign chairperson and Shannon Coull, executive director of […]
PE Federation of Agriculture honours young County farmer
The Prince Edward Federation of Agriculture (PEFA) presented its annual post-secondary $500 bursary to Griffin McFaul, who is completing his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at the University of Guelph. The bursary is presented annually to students from Prince Edward County who are involved in the agricultural industry. McFaul keeps busy working on his family’s […]
NatureBus rolls through the County to pick up messages to stop nature loss
The County’s South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) is joining Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory’s NatureHood Program to collect messages from the community that call on world leaders at the NatureCop to stop nature loss. The NatureBus, a Nature Canada Bus tour, will stop at Elizabeth and Main, Picton (Giant Tiger parking lot) on Monday Dec. […]
Picton cheers the return of Santa Claus
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Picton welcomed Santa Claus back in its first parade following a two year break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday afternoon. Organizers were excited to see Picton Main Street with a parade of floats, noting it was good to get life back to somewhat normal again this year. Much […]
Fewer high-risk setting COVID cases; vaccine clinics continue
NOV. 29: COVID-19 high-risk setting cases and hospitalizations are down in Hastings Prince Edward Counties. The HPE Public Health dashboard reports 42 new and 56 active high-risk setting cases and three outbreaks ongoing. There are two people in hospital related to the virus. NOV. 22: Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is reporting fewer COVID-19 cases […]
Bloomfield lights-up for Santa after two-year hiatus
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The illuminated night-time Santa Claus parade has been a Bloomfield institution for countless years, and with Christmas just one month away, it was the ideal prelude to the holiday season. The only night-time festive lights parade of its kind in the County, the event draws thousands, and this year […]
