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County cyclists help raise $97,000 at Ride to Conquer Cancer
Prince Edward County cyclists with Team Myderwyk raised $97,000 for this year’s Princess Margaret Ride to Conquer Cancer, helping to help raise more than $17.3 million for cancer research. The team members were among more than 3,500 riders cycling in the two-day, more than 200-km event from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Rob Legge notes the […]
Recipients cheer receiving $240,000 value in community grants
Some 39 local organizations received funding and in-kind support through this year’s Municipal Community Grant Program. “Recipients work hard to create meaningful events, programs and projects for the enjoyment and betterment of the community as a whole, ” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “I am encouraged to see the variety of programs that were funded in […]
Huge community outpouring of assistance for family who lost home/business in fire
Students from Prince Edward Collegiate Institute partnered with the Elks Lodge to raise $1,000 for the Mustafa El Husein family who lost their home and business to fire May 28 in Wellington. Their effort is just one part of a huge community outpouring of assistance. Karen Adams orchestrated a car wash and put out a […]
Power outage until noon Sunday
Some 1,900 Hydro One customers are without power Sunday morning as the company replaces hydro poles. The planned outage is set for 7 a.m. to about noon and includes Picton, North and South Marysburgh, Hallowell, Prince Edward and Athol.
Wellington on the Lake residents’ garage sale supports equipment for new hospital
For more than 20 years, their old has been your new. Wellington on the Lake (WOTL) residents held their annual garage sale at their clubhouse in May, and Doug Henderson, co-ordinator, was pleased to present $1,500 in proceeds to Nancy Parks, Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Foundation’s Back the Build Campaign Chairperson. The donation will […]
Expect to see military training in County and surrounding areas throughout June
Residents in the vicinity of Prince Edward County and Belleville may see personnel from the Canadian Special Operations Forces Command conducting training from June 7 to 23. Captain Nadine Abou Rjeily states some of the training will also be occurring in the rural areas surrounding Campbellford, Colborne and Stirling. “Residents may notice military vehicles, aircraft, […]
Local businesses and residents celebrate possibilities during Community Living month
Inclusion. Every day, it’s what inspires Community Living Prince Edward to support people with intellectual disabilities and it’s what inspired hundreds of County residents to get involved throughout the month of May. Working with partners, businesses, supporters and volunteers, the organization encouraged people to learn more about the province-wide community living movement which reflects aspirations […]
Work on expanded fibre internet begins
Rogers Communications and its contractor, Ledco, is set to begin work June 5 to expand the broadband network across Prince Edward County. This project involves expanding fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) connections to approximately 7,000 properties in the County. Rogers will install more than 1,000 kilometres of new fibre infrastructure by the end of 2024. The public can […]
County youth art at Picton park paints theme of belonging
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Local youth, and their inspirational and unique expression of art, formed the theme of a new mural project unveiled to the public at Benson Park. What began as an idea during the pandemic, the youth mural project, entitled ‘Do You Belong Here: Open Minds Open Hearts’, is a collaboration […]
Women’s Institute bursary among celebration of accomplishments
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Prince Edward Collegiate Institute student Christine Thornton was the recipient of the 2023 Prince Edward District Women’s Institute bursary, receiving a $1,000 which will help toward her plan to attend school this September at Queen’s University in Kingston. The bursary was awarded to Thornton during the Prince Edward District […]
