All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Magic descends upon Picton with ‘play’-ful lantern festival
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison There was magic in the air downtown Picton on the weekend with a bustling Benson Park filled with puppetry, giant, costumed illuminations and art installations, and lantern creations galore. The gathering place was the first part of the annual Firelight Lantern Festival, with the swell of people, bright, joyful […]
County Christmas card campaign to show support of Ukrainian friendship
The County is kicking off its Friendship City Agreement with the Krasylivka Urban Territorial Community in Ukraine by inviting the community to participate in a Christmas card campaign. “As the war in Ukraine enters its fourth winter with no end in sight, it’s more important than ever to demonstrate our support and solidarity for the […]
Hospital auxiliary knitters help keep kids warm one stitch at a time
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary Craft Group has once again made a heartwarming contribution to the Keep Kids Warm program. This year, the group presented the Prince Edward County OPP with 282 handmade sets of hats and mittens, lovingly knitted for local children. The cozy creations will be distributed alongside new boots and […]
Restoration of Picton’s dilapidated 1881 Victorian railway hotel earns ACO award
The Royal Hotel has received the Paul Oberman Award at the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario (ACO) 19th annual Heritage Awards, held last week, honouring leaders, projects and initiatives worthy of provincial recognition. The award recognizes projects that incorporate and reuse significant heritage structures in fitting and imaginative ways, conserving them for future use and enjoyment. […]
Family-style celebration of autumn harvest also supports Wellington foodbank
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison There was a distinct hint of fall in the air on a warm, sunny September Saturday afternoon, where the sky was deep blue, the clouds were fluffy and light; foliage was just beginning to change colour, and the sun was beating down, twinkling off the lake, at least in […]
October author events include Mootoo and Quig
The Picton Branch of the County of Prince Edward Public Library and Archives is thrilled to be hosting the County Launch of the newest work from celebrated writer Shani Mootoo. Starry Starry Night was named among CBC Books’ list of “Canadian fiction books we’re excited about this fall and is an innovative and revelatory work […]
Ameliasburgh brings a traditional family fair experience
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Offering a traditional family-friendly fall experience, Saturday marked the County’s third and final fair for the season with an early and cool start for those who joined the parade to Ameliasburgh’s event. The day soon warmed-up though, creating perfect September weather in which to enjoy the 170th version of […]
‘Quiltivist’ serging forward to piece together stories of rights from Queer elders
Picton “quiltavist” Bill Stearman travelled across Canada as part of an 18 month quest to stitch together important stories about the progression of Queer rights, as told by elders. “While travelling I interviewed 60+ Queer seniors and recorded their stories – while they are still around to tell them,” said Stearman. “These important stories will […]
Milford continues status as ‘greatest little country fair’
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison During opening ceremonies, South Marysburgh councillor and Milford Fair Board President John Hirsch reminded guests the Milford fall fair is often described as “Canada’s greatest little country fair”. Big crowds came out to experience all the fair has to offer, including the many locals who have been attending the […]
Picton’s three-day agricultural event opens fair season
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison September’s fair calendar opened with Picton’s event, fondly anticipated by County residents, this past weekend, and spanning three days. Whether it was earning bragging rights for who grew the biggest, the tastiest, the tallest or the best – in whatever category in a huge range of varying categories – […]
