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Council supports letter to continue social services funding
Prince Edward County councillors unanimously agreed to ask the federal and provincial governments to solve their disagreements and not withhold funding for local social services. Councillor Sam Branderhorst sought council support for the motion Tuesday night to focus on limiting mounting harms to the most vulnerable people – including 10 to 13 per cent of […]
Weed Man Picton nourishing Prince Edward County lawns
For decades, Weed Man Picton has created outdoor yards and landscapes that customers are proud to call home. From lawn fertilization to weed control, integrated pest management and everything in between, Weed Man has a lawn care program for every lawn. Prince Edward County’s experts are Reg and Paula Kelly – the current owners of […]
Stark Family Fund gifts more than $60,000 to local organizations
The Stark Family Fund, held within The Community Foundation for Kingston and Area, will be granting $63,072 to support 10 initiatives by local charitable community service organizations in the Prince Edward County area. The foundation expects the grants to directly impact 48,784 individuals, including 8,154 youth. The Stark fund was created in 2002 with a […]
Release, Restore, Rebalance at Heartwood Healing Arts
You are not alone. Life has its challenges, and wherever you are on your path, Heartwood Healing Arts can help you. Together we can discover what works to support you, find answers to your questions, and guide you into better relationship with what’s happening in your life. Heartwood is also in the midst of a […]
Orchard Wagon Rides at Waupoos Estates Winery
Orchard Wagon Rides A sure sign of spring is an orchard in bloom! Wagon rides through the blooming orchards with a glass of wine (or non-alcoholic cider) will be offered Saturdays in May. Saturday May 11, 18, and 25 at 11am and 1pm The ride is approximately an hour Adults $25 per person includes a […]
Second Earth Day expo unveils love of trees and hope for healthy environment
Story and photos by Sharon Harrison With expanded Earth Day events stretching into their second week in the County, activities continued this week with the second annual environmental expo, an all-day event held at the Prince Edward Community Centre in Picton, where the theme this year was ‘stepping up for the climate’. A celebration […]
Perfectly Preserved launches fancy new custom blend teas
By Betty Zyvatkauskas The County’s tastiest fundraisers for the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital are welcoming their newest product: custom blended loose leaf teas – and fancy ones at that. Already well-known around the County for their quality jams and pickles sold in support of the hospital, the Perfectly Preserved group is starting the 2024 […]
Demand for community municipal grants exceeds supply
Demand to receive municipal grants greatly exceeded supply again this year as The County Foundation worked through requests for $390,606.27 and was budgeted to grant 39 per cent, or $150,485. A reduction to the $414,617 requested last year is attributed to the change in bylaw where qualifying organizations and projects now apply directly to the […]
Teen Field Naturalists welcome – Fridays 3-5 p.m.
Teens aged 13+ are invited to participate in a new Field Naturalists program Fridays in May from 3 p.m. – 5 p.m. Participants will join the PEC Field Naturalists at the Picton library on Fridays in May to learn about Prince Edward County’s thriving habitats. After a short workshop on using iNaturalist, Seek and Merlin […]
