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Monday, December 8th, 2025

Giving thanks: SSJI celebrates achievements, community involvement

By Sharon Harrison “The South Shore is one of those places that people instantly understand once they experience it,” shared Geoff Craig, South Shore Footpath project lead. “And the research is clear: the more time people spend in nature, the more they will love it, and the more they will work to protect it.” After […]

Huff Family Fund matching grants support 22 organizations

The 2025 Huff Family Fund grants totaling $250k will benefit 22 organizations to help make a difference in the community. The fund is a matching grant, meaning that each dollar received must be matched by either dollars or volunteer time. The fund was launched in 2018 by Lanny and Catharine Huff and is managed by […]

Festival of Trees a sparkling seasonal fundraiser

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Fondly known for many years as the unofficial start to the Christmas season, the County’s most beloved Festival of Trees celebrated its 32nd year this past weekend with its famous, and very festive, annual fundraising event. For three days, folks flocked to the Isaiah Tubbs Resort and Conference Centre […]

Santa Claus comes to a snowy Picton parade

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For the second time in as many days, Santa Claus put in an appearance in the County, this time in Picton, in what is clearly a busy time of year for the chap in the red suit. Santa also generously brought some North Pole snow with him, just for […]

Bloomfield lights up with Christmas cheer for Santa Claus

Thousands of spectators enjoyed cool, but pleasant weather Friday night to welcome Santa Claus to Bloomfield’s annual nighttime parade. Favourite carols of the season played from Bloomfield United Church, filling Main Street with cheer as large crowds awaited the main event. While waiting, people shopped in the village and kept warm with hot chocolate, cider […]

PEFAC declared a project of community interest; budget increase to be considered

By Sharon Harrison The Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) was deemed a project of community interest at Tuesday’s council meeting. The move will allow the non-profit organization to receive charitable fundraising donations and issue official tax receipts, and to do so immediately. No decision was made for an additional ask from PEFAC for […]

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County’s proposed budget rate increase at 3.59 per cent
County Council wrapped up three days of deliberations on the 2026 municipal budget on Friday.
Public comment on plan to merge 36 conservation authorities into seven open to Dec. 22
Quinte Conservation wants residents in its watershed to express concern and provide comments on
Festival of Trees a sparkling seasonal fundraiser
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Fondly known for many years as the unofficial start
Santa Claus comes to a snowy Picton parade
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For the second time in as many days, Santa
Bloomfield lights up with Christmas cheer for Santa Claus
Thousands of spectators enjoyed cool, but pleasant weather Friday night to welcome Santa Claus to
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AROUND THE HORN
Library plans include patron requests
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library & Archives, we often remark that our
Huff Family Fund matching grants support 22 organizations
The 2025 Huff Family Fund grants totaling $250k will benefit 22 organizations to help make
Giving Tuesday: A gift toward early detection
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation is calling on the community to come
8 Wing deploying for Operation Christmas Drop
Royal Canadian Air Force personnel from 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, alongside an exchange pilot from the
Winter parking rules start Dec. 1 in Picton
Parking in Picton is free of charge from Dec. 1 to March 31, 2026 as
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