Archive for September, 2024
Fun in the sun at Ameliasburgh’s ‘colour me fall’ fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison This year’s Ameliasburgh fall fair showcased how rural country fairs remain rooted in agriculture, farming and community. While a contingent of horses and young riders competed in various judged classes in the horse show, at the other end of the Roblin Lake Fairgrounds, the livestock show ran for most […]
Sandy Hook sub-division decision deferred, due to lack of quorum
By Sharon Harrison Council was unable to finish its business at last night’s planning and development committee meeting on one major agenda item due to a lack of quorum, with six of 14 councillors absent from the horseshoe. The sparse council turnout meant David Cleave’s Port Picton Homes proposed Cold Creek sub-division development, on a […]
Missing child located safe following grid search
A three-year-old child missing in Picton on the weekend was returned home safely. On Saturday, Sept. 14 around 3 p.m., Prince Edward OPP officers received a request for assistance in locating a young child that had wandered away from their residence. The child had been missing for approximately 20 minutes and there was concern due […]
PC candidate Allsopp wins Bay of Quinte by-election
Bay of Quinte by-election voters have chosen Tyler Allsopp to continue carrying the PC Party blue flag here as the new member of provincial parliament. The riding seat has been vacant for about a month, since PC Todd Smith resigned Aug. 16 to take a job in the private sector with Candu Energy. Smith, a […]
Councillors expect upset as people learn business recycling pick up will end
More than 500 businesses and commercial operations, 36 campgrounds and 37 municipal facilities in the County will no longer have recycling picked up curbside starting next summer – having been deemed “ineligible” by the province. And while the good news is potential savings estimated at $890,700 for the municipality, (current cost $1,105,000) the bad news […]
Bake Off raises record funds for County’s hospital
The 15th annual Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge united more than 20 bakers and 40 bidders who demonstrated community spirit, generosity, and the good taste to help back the build of the new County hospital. The Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge is open to businesses and individuals who wish to put their culinary skills before […]
Respiratory outbreak season has begun – seven outbreaks
(UPDATE: H.J. and Hallowell outbreaks declared over Sept. 22 and 23) Hastings Prince Edward Public Health (HPEPH) declared a respiratory outbreak (type unknown) on the Lilac Lane wing Sunday, Sept. 15 at H.J. McFarland Memorial Home in Picton. It was the latest of seven outbreaks declared this month at local nursing and retirement homes – […]
Section of Millennium Trail Wellington closed for a week beginning Sept. 19
A section of the Millennium Trail is to be closed beginning Thursday, Sept. 19 between Belleville and Clemson street in Wellington. Work on this section of the trail is expected to take approximately one week. Crews will be doing tree stump removal along the trail. This work is related to the Wellington water and sewer […]
Public invited to public meeting for former Queen Elizabeth school redevelopment Sept. 25
The County plans to host a public information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 25 for the redevelopment of the former Queen Elizabeth School. The meeting is set to take place at the Prince Edward Community Centre, 375 Picton Main St., from 6-8 p.m. At the meeting, municipal staff are expected to give a brief presentation before seeking […]
My Garden Life – Establishing roots and letting things grow
New places, unfamiliar surroundings or a different environment can often translate into new beginnings and a new starting-off point, offering a fresh perspective. As custodian and steward of a small acreage In my new garden space, I not only feel in my element, and somewhat privileged, but also overwhelmed at the size and space, the […]
