All Entries in the "Arts & Culture" Category
Preserving everyday stories of everyday folk
By Sharon Harrison “Everyone has a story to tell, not everyone is going to like their story, but everyone has a story,” says Hyacinthe Eykelhof, a volunteer with the Brighton Digital Archives. Documenting oral histories digitally, and why it is important to do so, was the focus of a presentation by members of the Brighton […]
Maple in the County festival returns
By Sharon Harrison “Maple in the County is back!” announced Ron Hubbs to a jubilant crowd at a media event announcing the return of the County’s largest festival and harbinger of spring. Mark your calendars for the weekend of March 25 and 26 because Maple in the County is back after what feels like a […]
Mow in May; garden thugs and easy ways to make a difference
By Sharon Harrison With many folks hopeful spring is surely just around the corner, early March seems a good time to talk about gardens and how to make a big difference in small ways in your own back yard. Some may be surprised to learn they should mow in May, should limit very popular ‘alien’ […]
Andrew McLuhan on keeping his grandfather Marshall’s legacy relevant
By Sharon Harrison County resident Andrew McLuhan spoke to a small audience at the Bloomfield branch library about growing up as the grandson of Marshall McLuhan, where he outlined the path he is navigating to continue his renowned grandfather’s important legacy, through his own unique initiative. To ensure Marshall’s work continues on in new and […]
NatureBus rolls through the County to pick up messages to stop nature loss
The County’s South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) is joining Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory’s NatureHood Program to collect messages from the community that call on world leaders at the NatureCop to stop nature loss. The NatureBus, a Nature Canada Bus tour, will stop at Elizabeth and Main, Picton (Giant Tiger parking lot) on Monday Dec. […]
Bloomfield lights-up for Santa after two-year hiatus
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The illuminated night-time Santa Claus parade has been a Bloomfield institution for countless years, and with Christmas just one month away, it was the ideal prelude to the holiday season. The only night-time festive lights parade of its kind in the County, the event draws thousands, and this year […]
Elizabeth May headlines ‘Greening our County’ event – ‘It is not too late’
By Sharon Harrison A standing ovation, and buoyant cheers, were graciously received by MP Elizabeth May from an enthusiastic crowd at the Regent Theatre interested in learning about ‘Greening Our County’ last Sunday. In the first event of its kind instigated and hosted by Prince Edward County Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC), “Greening our County” […]
Sold-out Picton Rotary fundraiser supports war-torn Ukrainian children in need
The colours of yellow and blue have fondly come to signify the country of Ukraine locally, not least because the two bands of colour, blue on the top half, yellow on the bottom, form the country’s flag. Those colours, along with the warmth and connection to a country many thousands of miles away were on […]
Festival of Light shines through the enchanted forest
Story and photos by Olivia Timm Giant art installations, a sea of lights and unseasonably warm temperatures cast magic over Picton during the Firelight Lantern Festival’s 10th celebration. For the first time, the festival expanded to two evenings of art and music Nov. 4 and 5 under the theme ‘The Enchanted Forest’ curated by the […]
Master quilter Bill Stearman ‘will be silent no more’
For Prince Edward County master quilt maker Bill Stearman, the fabric is his canvas, where he gathers small pieces to make something whole and meaningful. It’s his way of telling his story, sharing his thoughts on topics important to him, to the community, to his environment, to the world, and through his creativity he accomplishes […]
