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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 […]
Seedy Saturday a welcome reminder spring will come
The much anticipated Seedy Saturday, a harbinger of spring for many in the community, returns to Picton for its16th year. A grassroots event built on the tradition of seed saving and sharing, Seedy Saturday has grown to include a host of experiences. The main attraction is a huge seed swap table, where people can donate seeds […]
OPP satisfaction survey to help assess services
Community Satisfaction Surveys are appearing this week in to solicit public opinions about services the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) detachments deliver to communities throughout the eastern region. The survey is mixed-method, directed at people aged 16 years and older living in randomly selected households in areas policed by East Region detachments – including Prince Edward […]
Interlibrary loan gets you what you need to read
Public libraries are all about sharing. We share books and other resources with the community by making them freely available to everyone who wants to borrow them. We also share with other public libraries through a service called “Interlibrary Loan”. This refers to borrowing books from outside of Prince Edward County as well as loaning […]
County crews removing Main Street snow banks
County workers were busy removing snowbanks along Bloomfield Main Street Wednesday night. Wellington was also scheduled for Wednesday evening, while roadside snow removal was held in Picton overnight Tuesday. Getting around these downtown cores should remain relatively easy despite some snow forecast for Thursday and over the weekend. A wind chill of -20 is expected […]
