Archive for June, 2024
Recreation Outreach Centre founder retiring from theROC
Darlene Thompson is retiring from her nearly 25-year career with theROC Youth Services (formerly Recreation Outreach Centre). Passionate about supporting County youth, Thompson founded the centre in 2000 alongside her mother Marilyn Crowe and many supportive family and friends. Starting as a volunteer, entrepreneur and visionary steward, Thompson created a dynamic program to serve […]
Grant Howes inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
County cider-making legend Grant Howes was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) Sunday – among six people who positively influenced Ontario agriculture. Richard Grant Howes was nominated by his wife and partner Jenifer Dean, who continues their vision at the company as cider maker and managing director. The County Cider Company founder […]
Municipality seeks opinions on how to spend parkland funds
The County seeks input from residents on how the municipality could spend funds that have been allocated to parks and open green spaces in the 2024 budget. Recent provincial legislation states municipalities must now spend 60 per cent of their parkland funds within a year of acquiring them. The funds in reserve come from developers […]
MPP Todd Smith shuffled to education in premier’s new cabinet
Premier Doug Ford unveiled his renewed cabinet team Thursday afternoon after meeting with ministers at Queen’s Park. Notably, Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith and Stephen Lecce have swapped roles, with Smith taking over as the new minister of education while Lecce takes over the energy and electrification portfolio. Ford and Lt.-Gov. Edith Dumont swore […]
Residents explore Bloomfield Mill Pond Park improvements
By Sharon Harrison Driving through Bloomfield, many would never know the Mill Pond Park was there, unless you knew it was there, tucked just behind Main Street, sandwiched between it and Stanley Street, enveloped by mature trees, a large green space and watershed, a true nature spot for the community to enjoy, hidden from sight, […]
Deadline to protect heritage properties extended
Architectural Conservancy Ontario (ACO) is pleased with the government’s introduction of legislation late last month to extend the deadline for municipalities to protect listed heritage properties by an additional two years to Jan. 1, 2027. “We asked for this at our meetings at Queen’s Park in February,” said Diane Chin, ACO Provincial Board Chair. “We […]
Electric vehicle chargers in Wellington out of commission
UPDATE: The OPP has confirmed that a vehicle caused damage to the EV chargers in Wellington. The incident was deemed an accident and there was no foul play involved. Staff are working on repairing the chargers to get them back in service as soon as possible. * * * The municipality reports the electric vehicle […]
Man with replica firearm arrested outside convenience store
Prince Edward OPP have made an arrest after a reported incident involving a firearm in Picton. On June 2 shortly after 12 a.m., officers were called to convenience store on Paul Street where a man was reported to be outside with a gun. Officers located the male, arrested him and found a replica firearm which […]
Bidding for the build erupts in million dollar-plus support for hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Not only did a generous community come through at the Bid for the Build art auction held at the Crystal Palace Saturday night, but the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary also moved forward with a significant contribution totalling $1.1 million. One night, a full house, much artwork and […]
