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Carrying Place resident hits $2.5M jackpot
Kerry Vanderploeg, of Carrying Place, can “find her possible” after winning $2.5 million in the LOTTO 6/49 Classic Jackpot on July 3rd. Her ticket was one of two that shared the $5 million jackpot. LOTTO 6/49 offers players a chance to win two multi-million dollar jackpots every Wednesday and Saturday, for the same $3 per […]
Ontario grants support programs for seniors
Representatives from four regional groups met Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith at the Consecon branch library Thursday to share in $60,400 from Ontario’s Senior Community Grant Program. “The Bay of Quinte area has a large and growing seniors population,” said Smith. “They’ve contributed much to our communities and it is important we continue to […]
Stark Family Fund gifts more than $60,000 to local organizations
The Stark Family Fund, held within The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, celebrated granting $63,072 to support 10 initiatives by local charitable community service organizations in the Prince Edward County area. The foundation expects this year’s grants to directly impact 48,784 individuals, including 8,154 youth. The Stark fund was created in 2002 with a […]
SxS/ATV Poker run a win for hospital build
Prince Edward Side-by-Side (SxS) and All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) riders presented $3,600 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). Last month 90 people on 80 machines took in the County’s pretty views, fresh air, and adventure and raised the funds to Back the Build for the new County hospital during their second annual poker […]
Wellington celebrates Canada Day on the ground and in the sky
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a familiar Canada Day streetscape in Wellington and a celebratory mood for the long-time tradition each July 1st as Main Street transforms into a sea of people, and an ocean of red and white. The people came out in droves, bringing happy smiles and infectious laughter and […]
David Smith receives 2024 Leo Finnegan award
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Now in its third year, the 2024 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award (LFDSA) was presented to David Smith, described as one of the Rotary Club of Wellington’s most influential volunteers, and an individual who initiated and sustained Wellington Rotary’s commitment to the Back the Build campaign for five years. […]
Wellington Elks support hospital equipment fund among donations
Lloyd Scammell and Dave Bowden present $1,000 to Monica Alyea, toward equipment for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital. The Wellington Elks Lodge 566 celebrated support for the community while hosting the 57th Ontario Elks Provincial Conference recently. Six of 10 Ontario lodges were represented with 22 voting delegates. Endorsement of a host lodge donation […]
PECI graduates ‘ready to face the future with confidence’: principal
Story and photos by Sue Capon A full house of friends and family cheered graduates Thursday night at the Picton arena honouring their many achievements and accomplishments while at Prince Edward Collegiate Institute. There were 111 graduates in the Class of 2024 – 51 of whom achieved Ontario Scholar status having a grade average of […]
Community Living supporters ‘fore’ affordable housing
The sun shone brightly in Wellington for more than 150 people who attended ‘Time for Nine, Wine and Dine’ annual golf tournament hosted by non-profit Community Living Prince Edward. Golfers, event sponsors and partners, donors, team members, volunteers and supporters came together to enjoy food and beverage pairings as well as nine challenging holes at […]
Golfers tee up funds for medical equipment at County’s hospital
Ninety-six golfers raised $39,161 for medical equipment at the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital during the 9th annual Teeing Up Fore Health Care Golf Classic, June 11, at the Picton Golf & Country Club. The annual event is hosted by the hospital foundation and RE/MAX Quinte Ltd Brokerage because priority equipment purchases are not government-funded […]
