Author Archive for Administrator
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 open, but workers launch overtime ban
UPDATE MAY 23: The Canada Post CUPW has launched a nationwide overtime ban for employees in both urban and rural bargaining units. This is a legal strike action and means employees will refuse to work overtime. Canada Post says operations at post offices continue, but customers may experience delays. At this time there are no […]
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. […]
Book day trip for whale watching; Men’s Open 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! St. Jacob’s Market & Village – May 22 $125 (HST included) An old-fashioned way of life […]
Liability of drinking is focus of education event geared to hospitality industry
Story and photo by Sharon Harrison “Impaired driving is the biggest epidemic in our society,” proclaimed OPP constable Ben Huddleston, adding that impaired driving is also a community problem. Implications of impaired driving, especially as they relate to the liability and legal implications for the hospitality industry, were shared an educational event this week at […]
Province ‘Links’ more than $2M to resurface section of Bloomfield Main
While the County is pleased to welcome investment of up to $2,058,969 to resurface 1.1 kilometres of Bloomfield Main Street, the announcement was greeted with concern it was not necessary, and could have waited until a larger project was underway, such as sewers, or be used on any of the many crumbling road surfaces. The […]
Celebrate the outdoors at free, all-ages South Shore Fest June 7
Celebrate the great Canadian outdoors with day and night fun at South Shore Fest, Saturday, June 7! The South Shore Joint Initiative welcomes all ages to the free and fun event, stepping into nature with local volunteers at the first-ever South Shore Fest to be held at Mariners Park Museum in Milford. Everybody is invited […]
