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Hospital grateful for council support to fulfil $4.5 million pledge
Council members past and present were thanked for their decisions to back the build of a new hospital for Prince Edward County. With construction now underway, council this week heard an update on the $153.8 million project from Shannon Coull, executive director for the hospital foundation, and Nancy Parks, Back the Build campaign co-chair. The […]
Hospital auxiliary celebrates 90th year honouring its volunteers
Celebrating its 90th year, the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary honoured the impressive dedication of its many volunteers during an appreciation event Sunday at the Wellington on the Lake Community Centre. More than 85 volunteers and invited guests were in attendance for the lunch and refreshments. Greetings were brought by Peggy Payne, chairperson of […]
Dazzling northern lights show Thursday brightest yet
OCT 10: Thursday night’s spectacular northern lights show featured many dazzling streaks across the sky – sometimes visible with your eyes (but still better with a camera). BELOW PIXS FROM OCT. 8 Strong geomagnetic storm conditions late Monday evening meant dazzling northern lights shows were visible across most of Southern Ontario, and much of Canada. […]
Public launch introduces cultural heritage master plan
By Sharon Harrison Attendees at a cultural heritage master plan public open house got an introduction to what the community-based plan is all about, and how it is expected to unfold, in what was an early stage engagement for the public. About 20 people tuned into the virtual meeting which provided opportunity for input, discussion […]
County’s Becky Meyer at Jr World Barefoot Water Ski Championships
The County’s Becky Meyer is competing at the 2024 IWWF Open, U23, and Junior World Barefoot Water Ski Championships in Auburndale, Florida Oct. 5-12. She is representing Canada on the Open Team, competing in the Slalom, Trick and Jump events. With 20 years of competitive barefooting experience Meyer is a seasoned athlete with numerous accomplishments […]
Community celebration marks hospital construction milestone
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison “Today, we are celebrating something that will change our history. We are making history right now, we are building a brand-new hospital,” announced Shannon Coull, executive director with the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation (PECMHF). “This is the largest project our community has ever undertaken.” “Today marks a […]
More than 600 runners take on the 21st County Marathon challenge
Cow bells rang out (along with church bells in Bloomfield) as gatherings of spectators cheered 624 racers participating in the 21st annual County Marathon on Sunday. A mix of sun and cloud provided near perfect conditions. Racers started in Wellington, ran to Bloomfield and down County Road 12 to West Lake where the half marathon […]
Expect rolling road closures Sunday for County Marathon runners
Rolling road closures and traffic disruptions will occur from on Sunday, Sept. 29 during the 21st annual County Marathon. The marathon has been running here since 2003. This year, organizers are expecting about 600 participants. The full run (42.2km) starts at 8 a.m. in Wellington, at the Niles Street ball diamond, heads to Bloomfield, then […]
Sailing into a great weather weekend
There was perfect weather for windsurfing through the water off the Lakeshore trail. Fine weather is promised for the entire weekend with a mixture of sun and cloud and highs in the mid-20s.
Civic recognition honours Jim Dunlop’s service to County and community
Honouring a lifetime of service to County and community, Jim Dunlop, of Wellington, was presented a Civic Recognition Certificate at Tuesday night’s council meeting. Dunlop was the final warden of Prince Edward County in 1997, before amalgamation, and a three term councillor representing Wellington. Throughout his lifetime in the County, he has also been active […]
