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Economic plan tackles’ County’s struggles, strengths and vision
By Sharon Harrison The economic development of the County, its struggles and strengths, as well as the vision going forward, was shared by Karen Palmer, the County’s economic development officer during a presentation Monday to the Agricultural Advisory Committee. Several months in the works, the proposed economic development action plan noted the main economic development […]
Quilters serve up handcrafted gifts for delivery with Meals on Wheels
On behalf of the Prince Edward County Quilters’ Guild and The Comfort Quilt Committee, Hanne Simoes (left), and Elizabeth Hill (right), presented 75 hand-crafted placemats to Keith Powell, of The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association. A holiday season tradition – these placemats will be provided to clients of the Meals on Wheels […]
Picton resident ‘Rises’ to the challenge to receive resilience award
Emily Cole, of Picton, was chosen as this year’s recipient of the Dr. Paul Garfinkel Resilience Award, from the group that helped her develop her idea for Meadows Baby and Kids, a second-hand children’s clothing and supply store. The award was presented Tuesday night in a virtual ceremony by Rise, a joint initiative of the […]
Public invited to observe Dec. 6 evening vigil
The public is invited to observe the Dec. 6th Vigil on Friday for the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. December 6th is the National Day for Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. It was declared (unanimously) by the House of Commons two years after 14 women were killed at […]
Festival of Trees dazzles in celebration that supports buying hospital equipment
UPDATE: The Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary’s Festival of Trees set a record number of entries and raised a net profit of $55,400. Additional proceeds from the Second Time Around Store’s Christmas Boutique will bring the grand total to more than $75,000 for the weekend’s fundraising. With these funds the Auxiliary will purchase two […]
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, […]
