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Friday, December 12th, 2025

Not for sale: Town hall group given 12 months to transition to ownership

By Sharon Harrison Several council members had a change of heart when it came to the sale of the Wellington Town Hall – something they had initially voted to declare surplus and put up for sale at the Nov. 25 committee of the whole meeting in a tied vote (a tied vote loses). In an […]

Bylaw to investigate use of Sophiasburgh portion of Picton Terminals property

By Sharon Harrison “Picton Terminals has quarried and sold (and this is in the estimation of a professional mining engineer) approximately 1.2 million tonnes of rock and aggregate, and has sold it in contracts amounting to over $65 million. This is public knowledge,” shared South Marysburgh councillor John Hirsch. “This is hardly incidental to their […]

High profile landing at National Air Force Museum

The National Air Force Museum of Canada rolled out the temporary runway Monday to welcome CC-150 Polaris 15001 to its new, permanent home in the RCAF Memorial Airpark. With a wingspan of nearly 44-metres, the aircraft is now the largest in the Museum’s collection of 44 historic military aircraft. First taken on strength by the […]

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 […]

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Bylaw to investigate use of Sophiasburgh portion of Picton Terminals property
By Sharon Harrison “Picton Terminals has quarried and sold (and this is in the estimation
High profile landing at National Air Force Museum
The National Air Force Museum of Canada rolled out the temporary runway Monday to welcome
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
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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
Giving thanks: SSJI celebrates achievements, community involvement
By Sharon Harrison “The South Shore is one of those places that people instantly understand
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
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COMING EVENTS
Cooking classes with Chef McKenna at Waupoos Estates Winery
Cooking Classes with Executive Chef Kevin McKenna Back by popular demand! $100 pp Includes:
Enjoy NHL, motorcycle supershow, sportsman show with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Solstices, story with YS Lee among events at the libraries
Astronomy Talk: Solstices and Equinoxes Picton Branch Library Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025 2pm–4pm Join
Cue the Funk, Belles, Christmas lunch buffets at the Waring House
Welcome to Waring House Celebrating 30 years in beautiful Prince Edward County. Hello
Exploring, MAiD, Christmas meal, crafts and sing-along among December events for seniors
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week through the Prince Edward Community
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Community Care for Seniors foot care clinics
A Good Daily Foot Care Routine Daily foot care helps keep your feet healthy and
Step Into Nature fundraising raffle offers high odds and unique prizes
The South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) invites the community to take part in its Step
Become a PEC Hospital Auxiliary volunteer
Do you have an hour or two you can spare each week to brighten someone’s
Sign up to read 1,000 books before Kindergarten
Families are invited to join the 1000 Books (or more) before Kindergarten program at the
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance – specialized in your needs
Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance provides a wide range of insurance products and has an
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