Author Archive for Sue Capon
Display anchors history of schooner, MacDonald family and Lakeland Lodge
A 200-pound anchor believed to be from the Schooner Enterprise, which went ashore at West Point on Nov. 24, 1882, has been restored to the MacDonald’s former Lakeland Lodge property at Sandbanks Provincial Park, along with plaques honouring the history. Tuesday, representatives from the Sandbanks, the Mariner’s Museum and the MacDonald family, officially welcomed the […]
Sir John A arrives for larger-than-life Canada Day celebration
He’s larger-than-life and the celebration of Sir John A Macdonald’s arrival to downtown Picton was equally grand. Canada Day celebrations in Picton kicked off with the unveiling of the 1,400-pound bronze statue of Canada’s first prime minister – created by renowned Canadian artist Ruth Abernethy – on the grounds of the Armoury, next to the […]
Community wants its hospice back – UPDATE: board members, interim director resign
UPDATE: June 30 – Hospice president Linda Middleton and secretary Debbie MacDonald Moynes resigned from the Hospice Prince Edward board of directors today. Interim director Angela Jodoin resigned from her position this afternoon. Just two members remain – past president Birgit Langswich and treasurer Mary Camp. Countylive is told there will be hospice staff at […]
Consecon welcomes new fire hall – on time and under budget
The announcement of the new Consecon Fire Hall being on time and under budget brought applause and cheers from a large crowd attending the grand opening of the project Thursday night. County residents joined County officials and the Prince Edward County Fire Department for the official dedication ceremony, open house and barbecue at the new […]
Biggest cheeses sure to please this weekend in Picton
The nation’s biggest and best cheeses are sure to please at the fifth annual Great Canadian Cheese Festival in Picton. More than 5,000 people are expected to attend the June 6-7 event at the Picton Fairgrounds. Georgs Kolesnikovs, founder of the show, gathered some of the show’s exhibitors and vendors at the new Mystic Dandelion […]
May is for the birds in Prince Edward County
Colourful warblers in their spring breeding plumage continue to arrive at Prince Edward Point and migration monitoring at the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory is in full swing. The Spring Birding Festival continues this week to May 24 celebrating the return of the birds with hikes, workshops and banding demonstrations. This year, Mayor Robert Quaiff […]
Celebrate the arts at PECI showcase tonight
PECI’s creative welcome the public to an Arts’ Night Showcase of visual art, guitar, dramatic arts and photography, Thursday, May 21 in the school’s auditorium. The event is free of charge but any donations will be presented to Relay for Life for the Canadian Cancer Society. The evening’s special guests are singers Emma Woodward, Lynsey […]
Question of council size back to public for input
The question of the size of the municipality’s council is again on the table for public input. The public is invited to submit proposals on potential changes to the number of councillors or electoral-ward boundaries. The County’s Committee of the Whole chose not to endorse a lengthy report by Mayor Robert Quaiff in April and […]
Rotary flame arrives for PolioPlus Lilac Ride
The Rotary flame, promoting the eradication of Polio throughout the world, makes a stop at the local club’s Lilac Ride in Picton Sunday, May 24. The annual Lilac Ride supports local charities and the Rotary PolioPlus fund. The flame is making special stop in Picton on its way from India and Europe to the Rotary […]
Miller Family honoured at Nature Reserve commemoration
Under the old oak tree that was Cecil and Nina Miller’s favourite, four of their grandchildren witnessed the official commemoration of The Miller Family Nature Reserve, Sunday in South Marysburgh. About 60 guests attended the unveiling of a boulder with a brass plaque honouring the history of the Miller family whose descendants sold the ecologically-significant […]
