Author Archive for Sue Capon
PEC mayoral candidates face questions from Picton Rotarians
While the Ontario Court of Appeal today sided with Premier Doug Ford to allow cutting Toronto’s city council seats almost in half to align to provincial and federal boundaries (without using the constitution’s nonwithstanding clause), two of three candidates vying to lead Prince Edward County council as mayor, would not agree to re-opening the issue […]
Milford honours community and rural roots at this year’s fair
It was hot as blazes for merriment at Milford’s Fall Fair but during this year’s ‘celebration of rural roots’, it was taken in stride – with plenty of water, coveted shady spots and gentle breezes. “I think it’s rained maybe three times on the Milford Fair over the past 72 years,” said Bruce Dowdell, long-time […]
Community celebrates partnership, innovation and keeping a school open
A community’s vision, innovation and partnerships were celebrated Thursday morning on the front steps of an elementary school destined for closure. A five-year lease is now in place between the Hastings Prince Edward District School Board and the County Food Hub for use of the west wing at Sophiasburgh Central School – keeping its doors […]
Non-profit corporation “long overdue” to fight County housing crisis
Several community members expressed support and appreciation to council for taking the next step to move toward creating a County Not-for-Profit Housing Corporation. Councillors at Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting heard from several members of the public hoping to see the establishment of the corporation approved at council’s meeting in September, and enacted by […]
Visitors Wild About Wildlife in Wellington
Families gathered in Wellington Friday to meet Stephen Hawking, Dante the falcon, learn about native reptiles and maybe hold or touch a snake. They were also invited to learn about water, bugs and native flowers. The event was the final of six in the region hosted by Quinte Conservation staff and summer students focusing on […]
Premier Ford in the County to announce ‘buck a beer’ is back Aug. 27
Beer for a buck will be available by the end of this month and brewers will be given incentives to drop their prices. Premier Doug Ford announced the return of ‘Buck a Beer’ Tuesday morning at Barley Days Brewery on Loyalist Parkway, with Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith, Government House Leader; and Vic Fedeli, […]
Passionate community presses for open discussion on Quinte Isle expansion project
Community residents attending an information session on the proposed new development for 337 park model trailer sites at Quinte’s Isle Campark forced an impromptu change from one-on-one chats with consultants to an open discussion where everybody could hear questions and answers. “Pardon me for being a rabble rouser,” said Wellington’s Jane Macdonald as she stood […]
100 People Who Care PEC present $11,000 to Glenwood Cemetery
The quest to right vandalized headstones and monuments got a healthy boost Tuesday as the 100 People Who Care PEC group presented $11,000 worth of cheques to Picton’s Glenwood Cemetery. Four times a year, each member of the group brings (or sends) a $100 cheque to a meeting and, if they wish, the name of […]
On destruction at Glenwood Cemetery: ‘I can’t believe what I’m seeing’
A Carrera marble angel with a sheaf of lillies clasped in her hands now rests in pieces in the vault at Glenwood Cemetery. It was just one of nearly 200 headstones, monuments and foundations damaged and destroyed by vandals over the past few weeks – most notably late Wednesday afternoon when the bulk of the […]
Final farewell for former students and staff at Queen Elizabeth School
Former students and teachers roamed the halls of Queen Elizabeth Public School Thursday afternoon to have a last look around at what once was, and what will never again be. At 65 years old, 2018 marks retirement for the Picton school which will close its doors for the final time this month. A celebration of […]
