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Full schedule of author visits planned for September
Thanks to the Al Purdy writer-in-residence program, the library had the opportunity to host Ken McGoogan at the Picton Branch Library for a talk about his book, Searching for Franklin. His daughter, Keriann McGoogan, joined us late in August to discuss her books, Sisters of the Jungle and Chasing Lemurs. Author events are a great […]
Hometown crowd cheers Eagles in dramatic championship win
A loud hometown crowd at Johnson Fields cheered the PECSA Eagles as they captured the 2026 U14 Boys SOSA League championship with a dramatic 2-1 victory over Kingston United. Trailing by a goal with less than two minutes remaining, Remington Leavitt launched a long throw into the box that found Sasha Minhas, who tied the […]
Crisis Intervention Centre now named Mental Health and Crisis Services
Quinte Health’s Crisis Intervention Centre has a new name: Mental Health and Crisis Services (MHCS) – changed to better reflect support available to people in the Quinte region. Located in the WCA Wing at Belleville General Hospital, MHCS provides free, confidential mental health support for individuals aged 16 and older. No referral is required, and […]
Municipal support for proposed South Shore dark sky preserve
By Sharon Harrison Prince Edward County’s proposed Dark Sky Preserve took a step further in its development at Thursday’s committee of the whole meeting, with council voting to approve exploration of municipal support options. Staff will work with the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) to establish a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the use of the […]
Parrott Foundation helps County Kids Read bring books to more County children
County Kids Read (CKR) is the recipient of a $16,000 grant from the John M. and Bernice Parrott Foundation to help expand its well-loved School Visit Program. With the Parrott Foundation’s support, County Kids Read plans to: ● Carry out 56 cchool visits during the 2026–27 school year at five County schools, including visits to […]
Millennium Trail in Wellington expected to re-open this fall
The municipality’s contractor is installing the final piece of trunk sanitary sewer along the Millennium Trail in Wellington. The contractor has resumed removing rock material on the trail between West Street and Wharf Street to complete the remaining 60 metres of the trunk sanitary sewer. This work is expected to take place over the next […]
New walking path opens at Wilkinson Memorial Park
A new walking path is open at Wilkinson Memorial Park (2699 County Road 8) and visitors to the park can now enjoy the 0.5 kilometre crushed granular walking trail along with: A shade structure providing a comfortable gathering space. A concrete dance floor Amour stone seating located along the walking trail. In celebration, the North […]
E-scooters: Where can you ride in PEC?
Prince Edward OPP is reminding residents to understand local regulations before operating electric scooters (e-scooters) and similar motorized devices. Ontario’s e-scooter pilot program requires municipalities to opt-in to establish local regulations governing their use. “Prince Edward County has not adopted the pilot program and currently restricts the operation of all motorized scooters on public roads […]
Huge community cast brings magic to Delhi Park Pageant
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison The spirit of Delhi Park was brought to life through story and song as a large-scale community spectacle wove together art, music and performances to create a stunning, immersive celebration of the Picton park’s past, present and future. Whether it’s singing frogs, barking dogs (a few real dogs joined […]
Libraries also a hub for creativity and creation
You might know that your public library provides ample access to books, magazines, DVDs and other educational and entertaining materials, but did you know that the public library is also a hub for creativity and creation? The Musical Instrument Lending Library, paired with the Recording Studio at the Picton Branch Library is a great […]
