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County author Janet Kellough’s Wishful Seeing on Arthur Ellis Award shortlist
Janet Kellough’s book ‘Wishful Seeing’ has been short-listed for a Crime Writers of Canada’s 2017 Arthur Ellis Award for Best Novel. The award honours excellence in Canadian crime writing. Finalists are announced late April and winners are honoured at the annual awards banquet in late May or early June. “Well, that was an interesting day. […]
Free cake for Canada Day crowds enjoying 24th annual Art in the County
When the Prince Edward Arts Council showcases the finest works of its members during this year’s 24th annual Art in the County event, they will also welcome Canada Day crowds free of charge. The Arts Council, in honour of Canada’s 150th birthday, will waive its $3 show admission fee and provide viewers with birthday cake […]
Town & Country Video closing is end of an era
The final credits are coming up for Town & Country Video, the County’s last remaining video rental store. After almost 30 years at 130 Main St., in Picton, thousands of movies and video game rentals will be for sale – and when they’re gone, the store will be closed. Owner Gavin Bonham-Carter made the announcement […]
No rain on Easter parade and community egg hunts
From the Easter Bunny’s lips to Mother Nature’s ear, were hopes for the rain to hold off for a glorious morning of sunshine as youngsters participated in community Easter Egg Hunts all over Prince Edward County. Following a hiatus of a few years, the Picton Firefighters Association brought Easter fun back to Benson Park Saturday morning with […]
Centennial celebration of Vimy honours 13-year-old soldier from Hillier
The sun shone on the House of Falconer in Picton Sunday afternoon, for a special performance marking the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge. Stark contrast from a century ago when Canadian soldiers captured the strategically important ridge from the Germans in rain and sleet. Among them, one of the youngest soldiers – […]
PECI student talent shines in free production of Macbeth
PECI students dramatize what happens when a trio of witches predicts a brave Scottish general will become King as they present Shakespeare’s tragedy of Macbeth this weekend at the high school. Notable quotes from the play include: “Double, double toil and trouble, fire burn and cauldron bubble”; “Out, damned spot! Out, I say”; “What’s done […]
Picton’s historic Legion to become international culinary school
(UPDATE: The couple began restorations originally intending to open a culinary arts school. But as the project evolved, the new future of the building is as a culinary-themed space for events, conferences and weddings of up to 500 guests). Emotions ranged from joy to a tinge of sadness – but mostly great relief – as […]
Storytellers present ‘Vimy and the Child Soldier From Hillier’
In honour of the 100th anniversary of the battle of Vimy Ridge, The County Storytelling Festival Series presents an adaptation of the true story of a 13-year-old County farm boy who ran away from home and enlisted in the army. The story and music has been written by Suzanne Pasternak, Mark Despault, Cori and Codie […]
Five Canadian books vie for County Reads 2017 title
UPDATE: – Winner this year, Monica Aylea defending Etta and Otto and Russel and James by Emma Hooper. The stage is set for five County residents to champion their chosen Canadian books in this year’s eighth annual County Reads event. “It’s much like CBC’s annual Canada Reads event, but, of course, is much better,” says Anne […]
A whole lot of Nunsense at Mt. Tabor
The Sisters of Hoboken are bringing zany fun to Milford this weekend as the Marysburgh Mummers’ theatre troupe presents Nunsense. The heavenly musical comedy features five nuns hungry for the spotlight, who find themselves in a predicament when their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, accidentally poisons 52 of their fellow sisters. When the convent’s first in charge, […]
