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Jazz, Wine and Art Event raises more than $5,000 for south shore conservation efforts
Thanks to the generosity of donors, supporters, sponsors and 200 participants, the South Shore Joint Initiative raised more than $5,000 for conservation efforts during last week’s Jazz, Wine and Art event. “We are absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude for the amazing time we had and the incredible support we received,” said Cheryl Anderson, of the SSJI. […]
Picton library expansion ‘dream come true’ celebrates Bake family
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It was a joyful celebration Saturday amongst a bustling downtown Picton Main Street as friends and supporters of the Picton Branch Library gathered for the official expansion opening – offering some fine words, acknowledgements, a surprise or two and a special nomination. “The dream became a reality,” said […]
Community garage sale Backs the Build
Creative fundraising initiatives that local businesses and community members host raise more than $100,000 annually, on average, for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital, said Nancy Parks, chairperson of the Back the Build campaign. “These third-party fundraisers, like the Wellington on the Lake garage sale, help provide the best quality and safest patient care possible.” […]
More than a decade in the making, ground is broken for County’s new hospital
Story and photos by Sue Capon Ceremonial sod has been turned to launch the building of Prince Edward County’s new hospital. The ground-breaking ceremony, held Thursday afternoon behind the current hospital in Picton, was attended by about 100 guests including Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones, representing local dignitaries, Quinte Health staff, and […]
Significant donation comes from desire to help protect birds
An Ottawa couple living within walking distance of several birding hotspots started learning about warblers during the COVID-19 pandemic, and their love of birds turned into full support for feathered friends. Last year, Anne and Karl Snider, on the advice of their birding mentor, made their first visit to the Prince Edward Point Bird […]
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 […]
