All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Emma Lui on water-taking and environment
Those with concerns about the environment and water-taking are invited to hear from Emma Lui, Wednesday, Nov. 14. The PEC Public Library and the Quinte Chapter of Council of Canadians will host Lui, a national water campaigner who contributed a chapter to a new book ‘Corporatizing Canada’, which looks at the commercialization of public services, […]
Consecon hosts spooktacular Haunting in the Hamlet
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison At a celebration of all things Halloween and autumn, it wasn’t difficult to get into the spirit of things Saturday as Consecon hosted its annual Haunting in the Hamlet. Despite bone-chilling temperatures and the threat of flurries, the weather wasn’t too frightful as participants dressed up for the occasion. […]
Cannabis – what to know as legalization day arrives
While cannabis becomes legal on Oct. 17, buyers in Ontario will be “one to three days” more before their legal purchases arrive on their doorstep with a $5 delivery fee using Canada Post. There is no where legally to buy in-person as Ontario’s retail networks will not open until April 2019. In most other provinces […]
Pumpkinfest celebrates the heavyweights in Wellington
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Fierce, but friendly competition saw the heaviest pumpkin weigh in at 1,761.5 pounds Saturday during Pumpkinfest at Wellington. Secrets to success by growers ranges from using seaweed or fish to maple syrup and some even use milk. “It all starts with the seed,” said Harley Sproule of Ormstown, Quebec […]
County’s Master Gardeners encourage children to grow forward
Prince Edward County Master Gardeners who cultivated a new crop of growers this summer report they all blossomed. PEC Master Gardeners invited children ages eight to 12 to tend gardens this summer and keep a journal of their progress. Saturday, at the Picton branch library, participants were honoured for their work and presented certificates by […]
Vital Signs 2018 shows a complicated snapshot of life in Prince Edward County
Story and photo by Sharon Harrison A snapshot of the Prince Edward County community showing its ‘Vital Signs’ points to the need for awareness of community successes and challenges and what is needed to address them. The County Foundation released findings of its second report before a full house last week at St. Andrew’s Church […]
Save Picton Town Hall working group updates community on proposal
Story and photo by Sharon Harrison The future of Picton Town Hall took another step forward as Save Picton Town Hall Working Group (SPTH) attracted a full house at Saturday’s public meeting to share plans and receive feedback. Dubbed ‘A Hall for All’ by the SPTH working group, its hope is for the structure at […]
Donor will match funds given to the Picton Library expansion project this month
In celebration of Library Month, all donations to the Picton library’s ‘Time to Renew’ expansion fundraising campaign will be matched through the generosity of an anonymous donor. “The matching amount is $100,000,” said Alexandra Bake, chair of the library’s fundraising committee. “So, if we can generate the same amount in October, we will realize $200,000 […]
Historical Society updated on Glenwood Cemetery’s touchstones to the past
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Work to right Glenwood Cemetery’s ‘Touchstones to Picton’s Past’ is under way – but will take up to three years to complete. The Prince Edward Historical Society met for its annual meeting at the Glenwood Cemetery chapel Sunday and members heard updates on progress of restoration work following extensive […]
Community celebrates tradition at Ameliasburgh’s fair
Story and photos by Olivia Timm Ameliasburgh’s Fall Fair celebrated community roots and tradition over first weekend of autumn. For some, attending the agricultural fair is a tradition where rural families spend time celebrating community. At the opening ceremonies, Saturday, Jan Nightingale, director of the fair board, introduced Florence Wood, a long-time Ameliasburgh resident, to […]
