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One mayoral among 23 candidates who responded to questions from nature groups
With advanced voting for the 2026 municipal election being held Saturday in person, and beginning online until election day Oct. 26, the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN), supported by 17 other local organizations focused on nature, has released the results of their survey asking municipal candidates where they stand on issues affecting the County’s […]
Dark scoreboards in light weekend of Kings action over Thanksgiving
It was a light weekend for the County Kings as Thanksgiving interrupted usual Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Associations activities. The Campbellford Colts arrived in Wellington Saturday afternoon at a full gallop and the U13 Terra Vista Kings had more than they could handle trying to wrangle the Ponies. Kings netminder Aiden Hebert was under […]
Matching donations could help Back the Build cross the finish line
With approximately $800,000 remaining for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation to reach its $30-million Back the Build campaign goal, a local resident is giving the community an opportunity to make every new gift go twice as far. David Binet has committed to match new gifts to Back the Build, dollar for dollar, up […]
County athletes inducted into 2026 PEC Sports Hall of Fame
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Baseball, track and a multi-sport athlete were all recognized at this year’s Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which saw four individuals recognized, along with an historic baseball team. A good turnout saw proud family members, friends, neighbours, colleagues and team mates gathered at the Wellington […]
Mayoral candidates outline election platforms, answer questions
By Sharon Harrison The three candidates vying for the top job around the council horseshoe in the upcoming Prince Edward County municipal election were at the Wellington and District Community Centre Tuesday evening to outline why they would make a good mayor. Hosted by the Wellington Community Association and the Wellington on the Lake Residents’ […]
Coates powers Pirates with hat trick effort
Story and photos by Jason Parks When they signed him this summer, the Picton Pirates expected Joey Coates to break open some games in their favour. The Belleville product piled up the points for the Espanola Paper Kings of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League last season, lighting the lamp 27 times while adding […]
Bloomfield Day celebrated the village’s past and present
By Sue Capon Caroline Henry spotted her dad right away in one of many vintage photographs on display at the Bloomfield Library, on Saturday. The display was part of an afternoon hosted by the Friends of the Library, celebrating the anniversary of “Bloomfield Day” – Oct. 3, 1883 when the village was named. More than […]
High levels of phosphates in Bloomfield’s Mill Pond Park
By Sharon Harrison The water quality of the Mill Pond in Bloomfield was the focus of a recent public meeting where Quinte Conservation provided an update on water testing. Residents learned what’s exactly in the water, and why the health of the pond hasn’t appeared good for some while. Results of the first year (of […]
Animals, fun, music and more at “Home for the Harvest” fair
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The true spirit of the County’s agricultural scene was on full display at the Ameliasburgh Fall Fair Saturday with horses and cattle, produce, pumpkins, flowers and more. And while the horse and cattle shows in particular are serious business for the young people participating, where bragging rights, reputation, prize […]
Bake Off serves up record $20,225 for new hospital
A little friendly competition and a whole lot of community generosity helped the 17th annual Picton Fair Bake Off Challenge serve up its biggest fundraising result yet, raising a record $20,225 in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s (PECMHF) Back the Build campaign. Hosted by the Prince Edward Agricultural Society, this year’s […]
