All Entries Tagged With: "Prince Edward County"
Council endorses naturalists’ bid to keep turbines away from significant bird area
by Joanne Courneya-FitzRoy Wind turbines and birding areas do not mix. This is the message Prince Edward County Field Naturalists members Myrna Wood and Cheryl Anderson brought to council last night. The best wind power is offshore on Lake Ontario, said Wood, but there is a moratorium on offshore turbines. She added there are a […]
‘Whey’ too much fun planned for first Canadian Cheese Festival at Picton
Artisan, farmstead and specialty cheese from coast-to-coast will be showcased June 4-5 at the Crystal Palace in Picton as The Great Canadian Cheese Festival makes its debut. For the first time in Canada, the festival will bring together cheesemakers from coast-to-coast so cheese lovers, foodies and culinary tourists can meet to learn, talk, taste and […]
Macaulay Heritage Park hosts Lilac Festival
Macaulay Heritage Park was in full bloom Saturday welcoming visitors to its annual Lilac Festival. The day featured exhibits on the grounds, including baking, handicrafts, heritage plants, collectibles, a silent auction, quilting, antiques and children’s games. The Macaulay House, built in 1830 and restored to the mid-1850s was open for tours. Reverend William Macaulay came […]
County’s EDO new CEO for Greater Peterborough economic development
Prince Edward County will bid farewell to its Economic Development Officer this month as Dan Taylor takes on a new position as president and CEO of the Greater Peterborough Area Economic Development Corporation. Prince Edward County Mayor Peter Mertens credits Taylor with being the driving force that has revitalized the County over the past decade […]
To Japan – with love from The County
More than 100 County residents and friends helped raise more than $3,000 for humanitarian relief in Japan last week at a Karaoke Kitchen Party: To Japan with love from the County. “The evening was a grand smash success,” reports Mary Macdonald, co-organizer with her sister Jane, and friends. “We will be getting a final tally […]
Has council done enough on budget?
On Tuesday, March 29 at 9:30 a. m. in the council chambers at Shire Hall, the council will present its final budget for the year 2011 to the public. The council and staff have been working on the budget for several weeks. Have they done enough? Have they cut enough expenses? Many candidates ran on […]
Maple in the County celebrations a sweet success
A strong, bright sun and a light, March wind presided over Day One of the 10th annual Maple in the County celebrations. Record crowds from near and far gathered Saturday at Prince Edward County sap houses, pancake breakfasts, community halls, town halls, downtowns and rural locations to celebrate the first harvest of the year. The […]
Maple in the County celebrates a decade of family fun
Maple in the County highlights Prince Edward County’s sugar bush and maple syrup production – but don’t miss all the great food, music, shopping, dancing, fine dining, and family activities. The 10th annual celebration is set for March 26-27, 2011. Schedules of Events click here Participating locations click here. Where to buy delightful maple products […]
Council Watch – March
This is a new public blog. You are invited to make comment on council issues, or email a more detailed comment to news@countylive.ca Writers must use their full name and a valid email address. Full council and committee agendas and minutes with links to documents here: http://princeedward.fileprosite.com/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=7431 Coming up: March 8 – Council Meeting 7:30 […]
Prince Edward Masonic Lodge celebrates 200 years
The oldest organization still in existence in Prince Edward County celebrated its 200th anniversary, Saturday, Feb. 19 with a ceremony of remembrance, rededication and recommitment. The Prince Edward Lodge, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons is No. 18 on the Register of the Grand Lodge of Canada, in the Province of Ontario. It was established in […]
