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Bloomfield is on Santa’s ‘nice’ list following dazzling parade
By Sue Capon Carols booming from Bloomfield United Church filled Main Street with Christmas cheer as large crowds awaited the main event Friday night – the arrival of Santa Claus in the annual night time parade. Main street filled with people shopping in the village and warming up with hot chocolate, cider and chili, […]
Picton firefighters answer call to support build of new hospital
When firefighters put on their bunker gear, they prioritize saving lives—at fire scenes, car accidents, and medical emergencies in the community. This week, they are helping save lives at the County’s new hospital, with a $2,000 donation to the Back the Build campaign. This is the fourth presentation by the Picton Firefighters’ Association to the […]
100 People Who Care PEC supports Alternatives for Women
100 People Who Care Prince Edward County supported the County’s Alternatives for Women program in this quarter’s giving. The group is based on the simple concept of bringing together a group of 100+ people who commit to meet four times per year, contribute $100 at each meeting, and make a huge impact on a local […]
Sun shines on first parade bringing Santa to the County
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The first of the County’s three official Santa Claus parades was enjoyed by the community Sunday afternoon, as people lined Picton Main Street to welcome participants ushering in jolly old St. Nick. And while sunshine wasn’t in the local forecast, it shone down on Picton for the afternoon parade, […]
Council approves development freeze for all new applications
UPDATE: Bylaw approved at council’s Nov. 26 meeting. By Sharon Harrison The County is putting a hold on all new third-party development applications in the urban centres of Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington, for one year, with the option of a further one-year extension. At Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting, with little discussion or debate, […]
Few details on Base31’s first development as it awaits MZO decision
By Sharon Harrison The beginnings of massive re-development of the former Camp Picton site – spanning 30 years with a proposed total build-out of some 7,500 homes – was outlined at a public meeting Tuesday night by Base31 owners, PEC Community Partners. The first phase of the development proposals includes two large sub-divisions (mostly residential […]
Dog alerts his family to fire in the back yard
Carl, the family dog, is the hero of the day following a barking frenzy that alerted his family to a fire that broke out in their back yard in Wellington Sunday night. Rob Garden said he and his wife Caitlin were sleeping when “Carl started barking his head off. Sometimes he will do this when […]
Small but mighty group Backs the Build now underway behind the hospital
Their group is small, but together, their members make big things happen. The Prince Edward District Women’s Institute (PEDWI) members host luncheons and craft and bake sales. They award student bursaries, offer educational programs, and advocate for social and economic change. Since inception in 1908, the institute has focused its efforts on improving the health […]
Seniors’ fair showcases resources, camaraderie and importance of laughter
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison In what has become a staple event in the County, the one-day seniors’ information and active living fair has established itself as the go-to place to learn about the many aspects of how to live well as a senior in Prince Edward County. The annual event, now in its […]
Lantern festival brings ‘strange magic’ to Picton
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison A parade of lanterns and light brought joy, colour and theatre to Picton, filled with delightful costumes, puppetry and musical accompaniment. Firelight Lantern Festival festivities Saturday night began downtown at Picton’s Benson Park with a family-friendly gathering, which, judging by the number of people crammed into the large park, […]
