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Full house for historian’s ‘flashback’ on County’s ‘west coast’
By Sharon Harrison There was standing-room only at Consecon’s Legion as local historian Marc Seguin, gave a presentation on one of his favourite topics – Wellers Bay. Part of the week-long Flashback February series of events organized by the County Museums, saw around 60 people in attendance. Karen Fischer, a newer resident to Wellers Bay, […]
Word on the Street: A Matter of Distraction
I know I’ve been gone a long time, but I’ve been busy. Every once in a while I run across things that make the previously empty parts of my brain start to ponder. It’s like when you start a weedeater, and realize that the gas is 10 years old, and it takes 150 pulls on […]
Prince Edward County Decade in Review – highlights from 2010 and 2011
As the 2010s draw to a close and we move into 2020, Countylive.ca celebrates its 10th anniversary taking a look at highlights of the past 10 years. First up, 2010-2011. 2010 County Youth Park organizers were thrilled to see about 500 people attend Day One activities at the Picton Fairgrounds. County Youth Park “father” Andrew […]
Heritage awards honour dedication of community members
Community members dedicated to Prince Edward County’s history and heritage were recently honoured for their efforts. Prince Edward County Heritage Awards were presented last week during a dinner to close the County’s week-long Flashback February events. “The honourees’ passion is commendable,” said Prince Edward County Mayor Steve Ferguson . “I am continually impressed by the […]
Of toe corks and tomatoes; symposium explores history of County’s South Shore
By Sharon Harrison Local authors, historians and residents shared stories and history of the County’s South Shore, Saturday at a symposium hosted by The South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI). “What the South Shore Joint Initiative is doing is bringing attention to the South Shore and our goal is to get permanent protection for the Ostrander […]
Public invited to share and hear County stories at South Shore Symposium Saturday
How did Maypul Layn Road get its, somewhat unusual, name? Who built the original Scott’s Mill (not Scott!) These and other interesting stories are part of the history and heritage of the South Shore. On Saturday, Oct. 20, the South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI) invites recent and more established residents to gather at Milford Town […]
Councillors speak out against designation of Salmon Point Lighthouse
UPDATE SEPT. 13: Councillors spoke out against designating the Salmon Point lighthouse against the property owner’s wishes during Thursday’s Committee of the Whole meeting. The final decision is to come forward at the next council meeting. Councillor Steve Ferguson, a member of the Heritage Advisory Committee, said he could not support the long-standing drive for […]
Quilters stitch up window on the County for display at the hospital
A quilted ‘window on Prince Edward County’ now hangs in the diagnostic imaging hallway at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital to bring delight and distraction to those who pass by. “From each block shines the love for our small part of Canada, the Island of Prince Edward County,” said Janet Day Reader, president of the […]
Salmon Pt lighthouse owners say cultural value ‘misleading’; should not be designated
Reasons why the Salmon Point Lighthouse should not be designated as significant heritage value are on the Heritage Advisory Committee’s agenda Thursday. The committee, in May, recommended council move forward with the designation without the owner’s approval, following four attempts over the past five years to contact Taylor Thomson, of Toronto. Marc Seguin, of Save […]
County may move forward on designating Salmon Point lighthouse
UPDATE: Motion deferred to no later than the Aug. 30 committee of the whole meeting as the owner has reached out to request time to prepare a response. JUNE 13 – The municipality is ready to forward yet another letter to the owner of the Salmon Point Lighthouse – this time notifying of the intention […]
