All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
‘All-stars’ County Reads debate winner: Fourteen Days
By Sharon Harrison A pandemic story, “Fourteen Days” edited by Margaret Atwood and Douglas Preston (in support of the Authors Guild Foundation), and defended by Dorothy Speirs, was declared the winner of the 2026 Canada Reads Debate by the voting public, in what was an incredibly close vote. “I do have a job tonight and […]
County connection with new CN Tower commemorative coin
There’s a local connection to the Royal Canadian Mint’s new glow-in-the-dark commemorative $2 circulation coin you might receive in your change. The coin celebrating the world-famous landmark, the CN Tower was designed by Carl Wiens, whose illustration work and workshops are well-known throughout Prince Edward County while he and his family lived in Picton. Wiens […]
County Reads debate April 16 launches annual Author’s Festival
Cheer on five County residents as they defend their chosen Canadian books at the 2026 County Reads event, for the first time moderated by local author and storyteller Janet Kellough. The event opens the County Library Author’s Festival – a celebration of the written word through several events organized by the library with a committee […]
South Shore art show fundraiser opens to vibrant crowd
Prince Edward County’s winter arts scene came to life this week as the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) welcomed a vibrant crowd to the opening of its first‑ever Square Foot Art Show & Sale at Arts on Main in Picton. Running until Feb. 18, the exhibition features an inspiring collection of 12” x 12” works […]
Nearly 500 Christmas cards heading to Ukraine from County campaign
UPDATE: Nearly 500 handwritten Christmas cards were sent to Krasyliv, Ukraine as the beginning of the County’s Friendship City Agreement with the Krasylivka Urban Territorial Community in Ukraine. Through the agreement, both communities will work to foster mutual understanding and plan joint efforts in the areas of arts, culture, education, sports, youth services, tourism, environment, […]
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 […]
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 […]
