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Imagine it, then have the library help you 3D build it
The Makerspace at the Picton Branch Library is a hub of creative activity. Every day, people use the equipment to bring their ideas to life. One of the most popular pieces of equipment is the 3D printer. The library has made a 3D printer available for more than 10 years now, and the types of […]
Grocery customers round up to Back the Build
A few cents more at the checkout have once again added up to a boost for local health care. Customers at Picton Metro donated $6,200 during the 2026 Round Up at the Register campaign in support of the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation’s Back the Build campaign. With an additional $5,000 from Metro, […]
Every PEC rep minor team in action on the weekend
A pair of Kings teams wound up in Splitsville this weekend and every rep Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association team was in action. The Tim Dainard Electric U11 Kings were nipped by the host Norwood Hornets on the road in the final minute of play Saturday. They weren’t about to befall the same fate […]
Pirates lose firefight to high scoring Jets
By Jason Parks The Amherstview Jets visited the home port of the Picton Pirates Oct. 22 and played a game that seemed like whoever took the last shot would wind up being the winner. Picton managed to escape with a 9-6 win but the contest felt much, much closer than then three goal margin indicated. […]
Awakening the spirits under the fall of darkness
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison For those who dared to enter, it was a scream as Terror at Macaulay called on the spirits with its fifth such incarnation of this very scary annual event. Saturday night brought a haunted walk-through of historic Macaulay House and the grounds of Macaulay Heritage Park on Picton’s Church […]
Art and art talks bring a touch of creativity into the library
The Friends of the Bloomfield Branch Library hosted a tile painting workshop with Perry and Lisa, of Palat Pottery in Belleville. Participants learned to use the Majolica process to create beautiful tiles. We appreciate the Friends making events like this one possible. Thanks to a donor fund through the County Foundation, we are excited to […]
Partners in Pink celebrate community and women’s health
Wellington was awash in pink as 76 golfers came together for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital (PECMH) Foundation’s sold-out second annual Partners in Pink Golf Tournament, raising $65,900 in support of women’s health at PECMH. Hosted at Wellington Golf Club Oct. 1, the tournament brought together 19 teams for an afternoon of golf, friendly […]
Pirates work overtime to pacify Panthers
Story and photos by Jason Parks It took drama, overtime and plenty of offence, but the Picton Pirates kept their winning streak alive in Port Hope on Monday night. The club’s 6-5 win against the Panthers made it four victories in as many tries and pushed Picton’s record over the .500 mark for the first […]
U13 Kings capture hometown tourney title
For the first time in more than a decade, the Kings can finally lay claim to a milking crown. The Terra Vista Landscaping Kings came out the better against the visiting West Carleton Crusaders 3-1 in the U13 Division Finals on Sunday afternoon. Since the Prince Edward County Minor Hockey Association teamed up with […]
Section of Fry Road closed for culvert replacements
Fry Road, near the intersection of County Road 5 is to be closed for approximately three weeks beginning Tuesday, Oct. 27 (rescheduled). The closure is required for the replacement of three large culverts near the intersection. The municipality anticipates the work will take three weeks to complete and the road will be closed for the […]
