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More than 45 local performers supporting County FM Radiothon June 5-8
Prince Edward County’s non-profit, volunteer-driven, community radio station – 99.3 County FM – is here because of the community’s support. The 11th annual Radiothon returns to 99.3 County FM Thursday, June 5 through Sunday, June 8 with an amazing assortment of live performances from more than 45 local musicians. “The radiothon is the non-profit […]
Meet local sci-fi and fantasy authors; explore reconciliation reading
If you like to read fantasy and science fiction, don’t miss an upcoming event at the County of Prince Edward Public Library rescheduled from a previous date due to an ice storm. “Celebrating Speculative Fiction in the County” is set for Saturday, May 31 at 2 p.m. at the Picton Branch Library. Thomas Harrison will […]
Learn about successes and challenges of south shore initiative – May 27
Hear about advocacy for Prince Edward County’s South Shore Tuesday, May 27 at 7 p.m. at the Bloomfield Town Hall, where Cheryl Anderson is set to share information about the successes and challenges of the South Shore Joint Initiative with members of the Prince Edward County field Naturalists. Anderson arrived in the County in 2003 […]
Rural road work set to begin
Work on more than 46 km of rural roads is set to get underway in Prince Edward County. The bulk of the work in 2025 is single surface treatment, also known as tar-and-chip, which is a single layer application. Single surface treatment is a preventative maintenance technique that is to extend the life of a […]
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, […]
Canada Post strike could begin Friday
For the second time in six months, customers should be prepared for service delays as Canada Post received strike notices from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), for both the Urban and Rural and Suburban Mail Carriers bargaining units. The notices indicate that CUPW intends to begin the strike as of Friday, May 23 […]
Meet County speculative fiction authors – May 31
Meet the authors and learn more about speculative fiction in the County Saturday, May 31 at the Picton Branch Library from 2- 3:30 p.m. Featuring local author Tom Harrison performing a live version of “The Swarm’s Creation”, his short story just published in Polar Borealis magazine, as well as renowned County writers Tanya Huff and […]
County assets discussion continues with bridges, facilities and equipment
By Sharon Harrison Bridges, buildings and equipment were the three topics discussed Thursday at Shire Hall for the second in a series of three informal council and staff working sessions on the County’s assets. The first meeting in the series (held April 24) began a process of in-depth discussions on how the municipality’s assets are […]
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. […]
