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Children ‘egg-cited’ about a good old-fashioned egg hunt
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The smiles were big, the sun was shining, the eggs aplenty, and the air felt giddy with excitement as a plan was hatched for the many families who came out for the egg-streme sport of egg hunting. There was a lot of scrambling happening this Easter Sunday (postponed from Saturday […]
100+ Women Who Care support Reaching for Rainbows
The 100+ Women Who Care Quinte charity showed its support for the empowering Reaching For Rainbows program in Picton as a recipient of its quarterly giving program. The $6,500 contribution “means everything,” said Beth Lafay, Reaching for Rainbows Executive Director. “The program is so small, so grass roots. “As a woman who grew up in […]
Sweeping support sees curlers rock it with $45,363 to back new hospital build
Representatives from the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation were rocked this week, when the Prince Edward Curling Club members presented $45,363 to help Back the Build for the new hospital. The curling club swept together a mix of new and experienced curlers, 96 of which attended this third annual event held in February. […]
Community paramedics deliver food and information to seniors
The Eastern Ontario Community Paramedic Program (EOCPP) took part in delivering Meals on Wheels in Picton this week. Rob Woollard, Advanced Care Paramedic, and Matthew Montgomery, Loyalist College Paramedic student, delivered hot and nutritious meals and shared information on their programs and services with seniors. “The opportunity to deliver Meals on Wheels is helpful to […]
Two County residents among King Charles Coronation Medal recipients
Two Prince Edward County residents were among seven area residents presented with King Charles III Coronation Medals. Bay of Quinte MPP Tyler Allsopp presented the medals Friday on behalf of the Governor General of Canada and Premier of Ontario. The Canadian government commissioned the medals in May 2023 leading up to King’s coronation to honor […]
Sixth annual PEC Period Party promotes positive experience; donations and support
The grassroots advocacy group working toward the elimination of period poverty hosted its 6th annual PEC Period Party following a week-long menstrual product collection campaign throughout Prince Edward County, which garnered more than $4,000 worth of products. More than 80 community members of all ages and genders gathered at the Department of Illumination’s Studio in […]
Bill and Marni Grieve cooked up meals for seniors for 15 years
As the oldest of five children, Bill Grieve’s chores included helping his parents prepare meals. That eventually led him to a seven-year apprenticeship in Scotland working six days a week in a kitchen with one day off to go to school. “I left Scotland to come to Canada in 1975 with a friend to open […]
County nurse earns local love bursary to help earn degree
Cody-Rae Fowler, a registered practical nurse at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, has been selected as the recipient of this year’s “The County Guys Local Love Bursary.” The County Guys Real Estate Group and Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation presented the $2,500 bursary to Fowler, a Cherry Valley resident who works in […]
Everybody invited to celebrate 29 years of Random Acts of Kindness
The 29th annual Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week March 3– 9 seeks to promote positive energy to counteract negative effects of senseless violence in society, during a week of self-guided acts. “I am pleased to report that our 29th annual Kindness Week anniversary will be a welcome change from this long, cold […]
100 People Who Care support Wellington Storehouse Foodbank
100 People Who Care Prince Edward County supported the Wellington and District Storehouse Foodbank in this quarter’s giving. The group is based on the simple concept of bringing together a group of 100+ people who commit to meet four times per year, contribute $100 at each meeting, and make a huge impact on a local […]
