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County Canada Day goes off with a bang in Wellington
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Canada flags were proudly flying, most remembered to wear red and white, some waved the little maple leaf flags being handed out; there were smiles and laughter and joy –bubbles too. It was Canada Day in Wellington Tuesday, marking the 158th anniversary since Confederation. A long-time tradition for many […]
Go to Quilt Show, to car show nationals or take a Muskoka Cruise with Franklin Tours
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether you are booking a day tour as a quick escape or overnight tours, you can be sure that your experience is in good hands! Quilt show – July 12 $80 (Hst Included) Come join us to support the Smith […]
Environmental benefits of a healthy lawn
There are a lot of reasons to love your lush, healthy lawn. It’s a beautiful place to play, relax, socialize, and just generally live your life—it’s even good for your health. But did you know your lawn is also good for the environment? That’s right! Healthy green spaces, like residential lawns, provide essential ecosystem services, […]
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth to six years old. You can learn and play with your child, meet people and get advice from early childhood professionals. The EarlyON PEC Team is excited to welcome you to playgroups. ALL playgroups require pre-registration (Click here) […]
Monica Alyea presented distinguished service award
The County’s Monica Alyea was named recipient of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award (LFDSA). Finnegan, PECMH Foundation former board member Leo Finnegan, and Shannon Coull, executive director, made the presentation honouring Alyea as the the award’s fourth recipient. Inspired by Finnegan, the award’s first recipient, the LFDSA is […]
Atlantis Irrigation – Save time. Save money. Save water
Going out on a warm evening, hose in hand, to sprinkle the yard is a pleasant way to spend some time outdoors. But, it is not the ideal way to water your lawn and garden. Proper watering can be an easy practice with an irrigation system. Atlantis Irrigation has been installing and servicing quality lawn […]
Loyalist Jams – for farm to table goodness in the County
Enjoy farm to table goodness with Loyalist Jams, and fill your pantry, or share with family and friends! Now certified with Ontario Made, organically grown, and Ontario Foodland approved, the County’s Judy Zeleny creates homemade jams, jellies, preserves, vinegars, butters, pickles, maple syrup, honey, salsas and seasonal baking at Loyalist Jams, 1238 County Road 17, Milford. […]
Solar and sheep in proposed project on Elmbrook Road; former BESS proposal site
By Sharon Harrison Details of a proposed solar energy project on a 105-acre parcel of land in the area of Elmbrook Road and County Road 5 (Green Point) in Prince Edward County were shared with council members at a recent committee of the whole meeting. The proposal, known as the Elmbrook Agrivoltaics project (agrivoltaics is […]
Mass timber arrives for first of its kind build at County’s hospital
Construction on the new hospital reached a milestone this week as North America’s first mass timber hospital became one step closer to reality. The arrival of the mass timber materials to the construction site was marked by a celebration with local and provincial partners, including Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp, Prince Edward County Mayor […]
Washrooms closed due to vandalism set to reopen with new rules, cameras to come
By Sharon Harrison The washrooms at both the skatepark/splashpad area (375 Picton Main Street) and at Benson Park (56 King Street) are expected to reopen on Saturday, June 28. The washrooms were closed since June 11 to complete repairs due to acts of vandalism. In hopes to reduce vandalism, the municipality will be limiting the […]
