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Seniors Community Grants to support four local programs
Tyler Allsopp, MPP for Bay of Quinte, announced four local organizations will be sharing $80,800 in Seniors Community Grants to help bring seniors together across the region. “Seniors built our province and our communities. It is our responsibility to ensure they have opportunities to live a vibrant, engaged lifestyle as they age,” said Allsopp. “Bay […]
Rotary’s maple syrup fundraiser sweetens future of local health care
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF) is pouring on thanks for another generous serving of investment in local health care, as the Rotary Club of Wellington presented $10,000 from the proceeds of its annual Maple Syrup Fundraiser to support the foundation’s Back the Build Campaign. The fundraiser also provided an additional $10,000 to […]
Other people’s treasures raise funds for hospital
Representatives of the Wellington on the Lake Residents Association (WOLRA) presented $1,500 to the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation in support of the Back the Build campaign. The gift represents a portion of the proceeds from the association’s 2026 community garage sale. Since 2022, the annual fundraiser has contributed $8,000 toward building and equipping […]
Fundraiser rolls out to support youth sport in Ukrainian Friendship City
Prince Edward County is getting its Friendship City ball rolling with the launch of a fundraising project supporting youth sport with Krasyliv, Ukraine. “At its heart, a Friendship City relationship is a community-focused partnership,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “It is about building connections, sharing ideas, and promoting our communities.” The Krasyliv Friendship City Working Group […]
School board congratulates Gov.-Gen. Academic medalists
The Hastings Prince Edward District School Board congratulates seven secondary school graduates who are recipients of the Governor General’s Academic Medal which is awarded to the student graduating with the highest average from a high school, college or university. The 2026 recipients are: Cameron Billing, Prince Edward Collegiate Institute Naomi Buckingham, Central Hastings School James […]
Annual house tour funds largest built heritage grant to date
This year’s Built Heritage Fund grants include support for preserving the Regent Theatre, Baxter Arts Centre, and County Museums’ Ameliasburgh Heritage Village. This was a landmark year for the fund, with the Regent Theatre receiving $15,000 – the largest grant in the fund’s history, to help restore the iconic marquee of the building. “The Regent […]
Hot, steamy Canada Day as summer heat arrives
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a parade, it was a party, it was a happy time and it was fun, and there was lots of red and white to be seen, including countless Canada flags, of all sizes. It was also a very warm Canada Day in Wellington with little lake effect […]
Barbara McConnell receives 2026 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award
Barbara McConnell has been named recipient of the 2026 Leo Finnegan Distinguished Service Award (LFDSA) presented by the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation. She was honoured during the foundation’s annual meeting June 25, held at the Royal Canadian Legion, Wellington. The award was presented by former board chairperson, Leo Finnegan and foundation executive […]
Hospital foundation celebrates community impact, progress, and 40 years of giving
The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation celebrated another successful year of philanthropy, community engagement, and progress toward a new hospital during its annual meeting held Thursday, June 25 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Wellington. Foundation leaders reflected on a year marked by generosity, major construction milestones, and continued investment in healthcare close […]
Old Boys’ Entrance mural unveiled inside restored building
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While there has been focus on the Prince Edward Old Boys’ Memorial Entrance exterior recently (with its shiny new roof and overall maintenance), it was the building’s interior that was being shown off on Sunday afternoon. In a special ceremony inside the little restored building that sits on Picton […]
