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Everybody invited to celebrate 29 years of Random Acts of Kindness
The 29th annual Violence Awareness and Random Acts of Kindness Week March 3– 9 seeks to promote positive energy to counteract negative effects of senseless violence in society, during a week of self-guided acts. “I am pleased to report that our 29th annual Kindness Week anniversary will be a welcome change from this long, cold […]
Community gets virtual glimpse at County’s new hospital
By Sharon Harrison The County’s new build will be the first all mass timber acute care hospital in North America, and architect Jason-Emery Groen was excited to tell the community about the unique project, and its many special features. The update also spoke to construction activities and highlighted key milestones of the $153.8 million […]
100 People Who Care support Wellington Storehouse Foodbank
100 People Who Care Prince Edward County supported the Wellington and District Storehouse Foodbank 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 […]
Seedy Saturday plants anticipation for spring’s arrival
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison While the sharing of seeds is at the heart of Seedy Saturday PEC, the annual event is also about the gathering of community, on what has so far been a snowy, wintry winter keeping many indoors hibernating, and dreaming of all things green and growing. And while spring still […]
Mainly future zoning concerns for proposed 20-cottage West Lake resort
By Sharon Harrison Details of a year-round, high-quality tourist commercial establishment proposed for 1874 County Road 12 (designated a tourism corridor) at West Lake were outlined at Wednesday’s planning and development statutory committee meeting. West Lake Lodge Ltd., operating as Dunes Lookout Resort, has submitted an application (second submission) for a zoning bylaw amendment to […]
Riding residents honoured with King Charles Coronation medals
Bay of Quinte MP Ryan Williams awarded 20 area residents with King Charles Coronation medals. “Every one of today’s recipients has gone above and beyond,” said Williams. “Whether through public service, volunteerism, or leadership, they have demonstrated the very best of what it means to be Canadian. They have given their time, their energy, and […]
‘Snow’ much weather watching
People are watching today to see how Environment Canada’s winter storm warning will stack up in Prince Edward County. In the last storm, the County came out relatively unscathed. The warning includes Belleville, Quinte West and Northumberland County, as well as for most of Southern Ontario. Peak snowfall rates are to range between two to […]
Cold Creek sub-division conditionally approved, with more studies needed
By Sharon Harrison Council voted 8-6 in a recorded vote to finally approve the proposed 870-unit Port Picton Homes Cold Creek sub-division bordering Sandy Hook Road (County Road 1) which had been up for re-consideration. Councillors opposed to the application moving forward were: Chris Braney, Phil Prinzen, Sam Branderhorst, Roy Pennell, David Harrison and Corey […]
Cancellations among storm’s ice, wind and rain
(UPDATED) Cancellations and warnings are coming in as the region saw snow, ice pellets, wind gusts, and freezing rain overnight. Though the lower end of Prince Edward County escaped heavy snow, the region and surrounding area remain under a snowfall warning for Thursday morning, but a special weather statement remains as wind gusts, up to […]
Common platforms and goals shared at all candidates’ meeting
By Sharon Harrison Four candidates vying to be the Bay of Quinte MPP in the provincial election Feb. 27 presented themselves at the Wellington and District Community Centre Monday evening for an all candidates’ meeting. Hosted by the Wellington Community Association (WCA) PEC, the public meeting, (not intended to be debate), saw a full room […]
