Archive for October, 2024
MPP Allsopp assumes seat at Queen’s Park, gains Parliamentary Assistant role
As the Ontario legislative resumed business today, Tyler Allsopp was formally affirmed as the Bay of Quinte Member of Provincial Parliament (MPP) and later in the day, was also affirmed as the Parliamentary Assistant to Minister of Long-Term Care Natalia Kusendova-Bashta. To mark the occasion, Allsopp released a statement. “It was an incredible experience to […]
Carrying Place resident wins $1 million
Robert Meagher, of Carrying Place, can “dream to the Max” after winning a $1 million MAXMILLIONS prize in the Aug. 13, 2024 LOTTO MAX draw. The winning ticket was purchased at Free Flow on Loyalist Parkway, in Carrying Place. LOTTO MAX players in Ontario have won $8 billion since 2009, including 108 jackpot wins and […]
JRCC to conduct a major disaster response joint exercise
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) out of 8 Wing Trenton will conduct a major disaster response joint exercise near Point Petre scheduled from Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Oct. 24. The exercise will involve a CC-130J Hercules aircraft and a CH-146 Griffon helicopter, both from 424 Transport and Rescue Squadron, as well as other aircraft […]
A ‘gourd’ time as Pumpkinfest weighs-in with family fun
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a gourd day in Wellington Saturday, and a very packed one, with brilliant fall foliage indicating the time of year for the annual Prince Edward County Pumpkinfest, followed by the equally world-famous Giant Pumpkin Weigh-off. The morning started off under a misty and overcast sky that soon […]
Fright Fest free movies – using your library card
Unleash your inner spirits with Kanopy’s Fright Fest – free movie service by using your library card! From horror classics to thrilling adventures, Fright Fest celebrates horror and fascination during this spooky season. Get your flashlight ready and start screaming… sorry, we meant *streaming* now at https://buff.ly/3ZIgArQ#FrightFestonKanopy Need help getting started with Kanopy? Call the […]
Shorelands re-designation review launches with public meeting
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison When the current official plan came into effect in 2021, a decision was made at the time to review the shorelands designation of the plan to notably determine two things. At a public information meeting this week, around 80 local residents came out to the Wellington and District Community […]
Meyer brings home silver medals from hurricane-ravaged barefoot worlds
The County’s Becky Meyer made it home safely with her family following a hurricane ravaged World Barefoot Water Ski Championship in Florida last week. The competition at Championship Lake in Auburndale, Florida – 105 miles inland from where hurricane Milton first hit the coast at Siesta Key as a dangerous category 3 storm – was […]
Watermain break affecting Wellington on the Lake
TUESDAY, OCT. 15: The Water and Wastewater Department is aware of a watermain issue affecting Wellington on the Lake users. Water pressure is to be restored as soon as possible. The Water and Wastewater Department is working to re-pressurize the water supply feeding the customers west of Prince Edward Drive in Wellington, including Wellington on the […]
Autumn advisory for patchy frost
Kite surfers along Lakeshore Beach were propelled in brilliant sunshine amid whirling water and swirling breezes this weekend. Autumn weather may kick up a notch over night tonight as Environment Canada advises people to cover up frost-sensitive plants and trees. Its forecast is for patchy frost early Tuesday morning that may be damaging in frost-prone […]
Hospital grateful for council support to fulfil $4.5 million pledge
Council members past and present were thanked for their decisions to back the build of a new hospital for Prince Edward County. With construction now underway, council this week heard an update on the $153.8 million project from Shannon Coull, executive director for the hospital foundation, and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign co-chair. The […]
