Author Archive for Sue Capon
Centennial celebration of Vimy honours 13-year-old soldier from Hillier
The sun shone on the House of Falconer in Picton Sunday afternoon, for a special performance marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Stark contrast from a century ago when Canadian soldiers captured the strategically important ridge from the Germans in rain and sleet. Among them, one of the youngest soldiers – […]
Picton’s historic Legion to become international culinary school
(UPDATE: The couple began restorations originally intending to open a culinary arts school. But as the project evolved, the new future of the building is as a culinary-themed space for events, conferences and weddings of up to 500 guests). Emotions ranged from joy to a tinge of sadness – but mostly great relief – as […]
Canada 150 flags waving to celebrate funding boost for Benson Park project
Community representatives waved Canada 150 flags as they received news of a $133,200 federal funding boost for Benson Park, downtown Picton. “It’s parks like this that make our community,” said Bay of Quinte MP Neil Ellis, Wednesday as he officially delivered the 150 Canadian Infrastructure Program funds. “Projects like this build communities. “It’s hard to […]
Epic ‘Eh’ team brings new life to ‘This is My Canada’ song
Jeanette Arsenault’s epic “Eh” Team has national attention on the re-making of her song ‘This is My Canada’ and the production of music and documentary videos. “It was better than anything I could have wished for and better than anything I had dreamed of too,” said Arsenault. “I was blown away by how smoothly everything […]
Delightful magicians deliver magic and comedy to Picton Library audience
Husband-wife magicians Brent and Sarah delighted a packed house at the County Public Library Picton Branch Monday night with their clever mix of talented magic, animated comedy and interactive fun. The couple’s engaging and energetic performance delivered polished, professional magic and several surprises to the pleasure of young and older in attendance. March Break fun […]
County’s joint emergency services facility officially opens
The cutting of a piece of fire hose marked the official opening of Prince Edward County’s new Fire and Rescue Station 1 and Hastings Quinte Paramedic Services Facility Thursday night. The public streamed in to enjoy a barbecued dinner, tour the 17,319 square foot facility and share in cake celebrating the culmination of more than […]
Hip, Hip Hooray!
Hundreds of people gathered at Wellington Park and filled every available spot at the Mustang Drive-In Saturday night to witness a live-stream performance by iconic Canadian band The Tragically Hip and its beloved frontman Gord Downie. Likely to be remembered as a “where were you when…” moment in Canadian history, the event drew long-time […]
1890s style picnic evokes memories of grand days at Lakeshore Lodge
A glorious old-fashioned summer’s day in the sunshine was enjoyed by hundreds of guests enjoying fun on the grounds of the former Lakeshore Lodge, at Sandbanks Provincial Park, Wednesday. Hosted by the Friends of Sandbanks, visitors stepped into the past as staff and volunteers dressed in period costume to lead games of yesteryear – including potato […]
LCBO uncorks new Picton store
The first sale at Picton’s brand new LCBO was a six pack and two coolers, but the County wines, ciders, spirits and other favourites were quick to start flowing along packed check-out lines. “We have 32 local wines and over 12-feet of the refrigerated shelf space which is exclusive for wine from the county,” said […]
Prince Edward County firefighter among volunteers helping refugees in Serbia
While Prince Edward County has stepped up to welcome three Syrian refugee families, the County’s Richard Campbell is part of the Canadian Rapid Response team deployed to Serbia to help families crossing the border to seek relief from the violence and conflict. Campbell, a firefighter with Hallowell’s division and a retired OPP Auxiliary member, has been in […]
