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Second Earth Day expo unveils love of trees and hope for healthy environment
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison With expanded Earth Day events stretching into their second week in the County, activities continued this week with the second annual environmental expo, an all-day event held at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton, where the theme this year was ‘stepping up for the climate’. A celebration […]
Perfectly Preserved launches fancy new custom blend teas
By Betty Zyvatkauskas The County’s tastiest fundraisers for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital are welcoming their newest product: custom blended loose leaf teas – and fancy ones at that. Already well-known around the County for their quality jams and pickles sold in support of the hospital, the Perfectly Preserved group is starting the 2024 […]
Celebration of Millennium Trail honours its vital contributor and all volunteers
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison At almost 50 kilometres in length and with 30 entry points, the rehabilitation of Prince Edward County’s Millennium Trail – to transform it from a rough, abandoned railbed to multi-use recreational – took vision, perseverance and hard work, as well as partners and a whole lot of dedicated volunteers. […]
Three-phase detours/restrictions for Picton Main reconstruction have begun
On Tuesday, May 7, construction will begin on the underground services along Picton Main Street from McFarland Drive to Spencer Street. This work is scheduled to be completed by Friday, May 24. To facilitate this work, temporary lane reductions along with a road closure will be implemented. During the closure / lane reduction, local traffic […]
Linda Downey one of 17 in province to receive June Callwood Achievement Award
Over nearly two decades, Linda Downey has thanked thousands of people for supporting The Storehouse Foodbank in Wellington. This week, she was thanked for her efforts going above and beyond to make a positive impact on lives of people in her community. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith presented Downey the June Callwood Achievement Award […]
Expect increased pressure as new water tower is connected in Wellington
Better water pressure is on the way for all customers connected to the Wellington drinking water system (including the private system at Wellington on the Lake). Beginning Monday, April 29, the increase of the water pressure will take place over two weeks as a result of connecting the new water tower on Belleville Street to […]
Little Forests help replenish urban areas as gifts to the earth
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Trees, like people, prefer to live in communities. ‘We should not be planting trees, we should always be planting forests, even some little forests,” said Joyce Hostyn, who serves with Little Forests Kingston – which wants to transform the city into a nature positive, equitable city in a forest […]
Duarte Da Silva named Chamber CEO
The PEC Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has appointed Duarte Da Silva as its new Chief Executive Officer. Duarte worked closely with Lesley Lavender, former CEO, to ensure a seamless handover of responsibilities. Lavender, who served the chamber for five years, has moved on to become the CEO of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers […]
Where the Falcon Flies soars to win 2024 County Reads debate; author will visit
By Sharon Harrison Soaring to success as the winner of the 2024 County Reads Debate was Adam Shoalts’ book, Where the Falcon Flies, presented by County-native Ernie Margetson. Margetson’s exploration of the title shares how Shoalts invites the reader to join him on an incredible journey as he walks away from his home on the […]
Earth Day a good day to sign up for Millennium Trail celebration
The PEC Trails Committee invites volunteers, ambassadors, donors, advocates and supporters to a “long over-due” celebration of the revitalization of the Millennium Trail. It was February 2017 when the Trails Committee and the municipality announced plans to upgrade 46km of the linear park and natural corridor for native plants, trees and a variety of wildlife. […]
