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Help for computer, cell, tech and online safety questions – free at the library!
There’s no question it is increasingly more difficult to find quality information online. Convincing-looking images created by AI, articles written by bots, along with confusing and misleading social media posts all lead to confusion, and misinformation. If you are interested in learning more about how to navigate the online world, sign up for a workshop […]
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 […]
Active fun and learning replaces ‘children should whisper’ at the library
The Picton Branch Library has long been an active, exciting place for children and their families to spend time, play, and enjoy themselves. It has been decades since the “children should whisper in the library” philosophy has been in place, and all staff are dedicated to welcoming children as they are, which sometimes includes being […]
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 […]
New book tells story of Searching for Nixon and his secret visit to Prince Edward County
Did Richard Nixon take a secret boat trip to Canada in 1957? Did he go drinking in a bar, without Secret Service protection, play golf and make friends with the longest serving mayor of Prince Edward County? For fans of politics, history, travel and memoir, the newly-released book Searching for Richard Nixon: Finding Refuge and […]
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 […]
Architect imagining challenge for steep space at back of Picton library
People who drop in to the Picton Branch Library admire the design by architect Brian Clark. He is a well-known and established architect who has been the recipient of several Prince Edward Home Builders Association awards for projects including the Grange Winery, Manor on Loyalist Parkway, and the Wellington Arena. He also designed the […]
Wellington Rotary naming sponsorship funds to upgrade sign for arena
Rotary Club of Wellington members presented Mayor Steve Ferguson with $25,000 to renew the naming rights sponsorship of the Rotary Room at the Wellington and District Community Centre. Funds from the sponsorship agreement are to be allocated to upgrading the roadside sign to an LED, full-colour, electronic sign with high resolution and automatic dimmer. The […]
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 […]
County removing snowbanks, clearing sidewalks this week
Following two significant snowfalls over the weekend, the County is clearing sidewalks by day, nd removing snowbanks by night along roadsides in Picton, Bloomfield and Wellington during evenings this week. Snow removal began on Picton Main Street Monday and is to be followed by work in Bloomfield and Wellington before crews return to Picton to […]
