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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 […]
Art auction raises $375,000 toward CT scanner for County’s new hospital
Tallies are in and support for the County’s new hospital is framed at $375,000 raised at the Bid for the Build fundraising art auction earlier this month. The high-energy evening June 1 raised funds toward the County’s first CT (computerized tomography) scanner to be installed in the new hospital. The event drew approximately 300 people […]
Bay of Quinte Mutual honours its past, shapes future at 150th celebration
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison It could not have been a more a perfect summer’s afternoon for a garden party as the Bay of Quinte Mutual Insurance Co. celebrated a milestone anniversary Friday with employees, retired staff, policy holders, brokers, business partners and the general public. Many guests were in attendance from the County […]
PECI athletes honoured for excellence in sport at school and beyond
Prince Edward Collegiate Institute students, staff, coaches, families and friends honoured athletes Tuesday night for excellence in sport at school, in the region, district, province and in special instance, on the national stage. “It’s wonderful to be able to gather together this evening to recognize and honour this incredible group of student athletes, their dedication […]
Grant Howes inducted into Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame
County cider-making legend Grant Howes was inducted into the Ontario Agricultural Hall of Fame (OAHF) Sunday – among six people who positively influenced Ontario agriculture. Richard Grant Howes was nominated by his wife and partner Jenifer Dean, who continues their vision at the company as cider maker and managing director. The County Cider Company founder […]
Bidding for the build erupts in million dollar-plus support for hospital
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Not only did a generous community come through at the Bid for the Build art auction held at the Crystal Palace Saturday night, but the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary also moved forward with a significant contribution totalling $1.1 million. One night, a full house, much artwork and […]
