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Picton Pirates hockey club hires new GM
The Picton Pirates Junior Hockey Club has hired Lucas Hulton as the organization’s new general manager for the franchise. For the past year, Hulton has served as a scout and analyst with Top Draft Hockey Advisory, specializing in player recruitment, identification, and long-term development projection. Beyond scouting, he is the active Director of Business & […]
Lynx welcome competition for select weekend
History was made on the diamond this past weekend as the U13 Select Wellington Lynx hosted the first Lynx Select tournament at the Field of Dreams in over a decade. The event drew top-tier competition from across Ontario and Quebec, with visiting teams traveling from as far away as Montreal and Sarnia. The Lynx faced […]
Select Lynx capture summer’s first silver medal
The U13 Select Wellington Lynx made a triumphant return to diamond action this past weekend, capturing a silver medal and pitching a 3-1 record at their first tournament of the season in Colborne. The achievement marks an historic milestone for local baseball: this is the first year in more than a decade that a Select […]
PEFAC fitness centre secures 15-year lease
The future of the Prince Edward Fitness and Aquatic Centre (PEFAC) board of directors has announced the facility is secure for the next 15 years – even if the property is sold. John Hirsch, council’s observer on the board, posted the notice speaking to the new 15-year lease. “The board is continuing to consider options […]
FIFA World Cup 2026 Impact Program to support new clubhouse for PEC soccer
While the FIFA World Cup matches will be played on big stadium pitches, Prince Edward County is has scored an investment from Airbnb’s Host City Impact Program to upgrade soccer infrastructure and programming. Airbnb announced it will provide $150,000 to support a new clubhouse for the Prince Edward County Soccer Association (PECSA) through its FIFA […]
PEC Sports Hall of Fame announces 2026 inductees
The Prince Edward County Sports Hall of Fame will honour more great athletes and supporters with the its 2026 inductees. Located in the Wellington arena, the first eight inductees were recognized in 2012. Since, 20 more inductees have been made in a wide variety of sports, including javelin, baseball, hockey, boat racing, track, swimming, arm […]
8th Parsons County Cup raises fun and funds
Competitive men’s and women’s hockey and a sports silent auction last weekend raised $5,329 in support of programming at the Prince Edward Learning Centre. Parsons Brewing Company hosted the 8th Annual County Cup Hockey Tournament – a free family event and fundraiser. Over the eight years, this event has raised more than $30,000. Four men’s […]
Pickard successfully defends gold medal title at speed skating provincials
Paul Pickard, life long county boy, and former PECI principal defended his title and earned a gold medal in the Masters Men’s 55-59 category at the provincial series speed skating championships. And, in his first season as a racer, Justin Hanley was a silver medalist in the 60-64 category while achieving five personal best times […]
Picton’s Pothier qualifies for provincials with Quinte Blades club
Quinte Blades Special Olympics Speed Skaters raced in Milton last week, setting season best times, and qualifying for provincial championships next month. Kim Pothier, of Picton, placed first in the 333 and 1000 and second in 500 meters. Adam James finished first in 500, 777 and 1500 meter distance, and second in 1000m. Kai Freeland […]
Athol-South Eagles soar to second district title this year
Athol-South Marysburgh Eagles marked their second district title this school year – this time capturing the HPEDSB Intermediate Boys Volleyball District Championship. After a tough opening loss to Foxboro Public School (14–25, 23–25), the boys came back with dominant wins over Trenton High School (25–15, 25–15), Stirling Public School (25–7, 25–11), and Harry J Clarke […]
