All Entries Tagged With: "Prince Edward County"
Report summarizes wind and solar developments
Viewpoint: By Gary Mooney We are reaching a tipping point regarding the future of wind and solar energy in the province. The provincial government is being challenged on all sides: · By individuals – lawsuits (Hanna, Chatham-Kent) · By civic and environmental organizations – local projects (Gilead) · By municipalities – moratoriums (PEC and 70 […]
Six figure benefits for local economy in Regent project
The Regent Theatre Picton has ensured local contractors, tradesmen and suppliers are the major beneficiaries of more than $500,000 being spent during the theatre’s current renovations. County tradesmen showed their appreciation at the Prince Edward County Construction Association’s annual awards dinner Thursday, Feb. 17. Recognizing the residual value the renovation is bringing and will bring […]
CHEERS! to preserving County history
The Picton Kiwanis enjoyed the opportunity to go back into Picton’s history recently when they viewed some short films focused on the 1920s presented by Peter Lockyer. The films, now on DVD, brought back the value of keeping our history alive and well, said Kiwanis President John Langschmidt. “Peter has done a magnificent job in […]
County boys (and girls) of summer raring to go
By Phil Norton Winning isn’t everything, says Matt Ronan, but last year all five age divisions of County Baseball swept the championships in the Quinte Baseball League (www.quintebaseballleague.com). He’s talking about a sports community that he and others have devoted themselves to promoting for the past 16 years. In addition to the obvious skill-building success, […]
Awards honour outstanding County construction projects
The Prince Edward County Construction Association honoured outstanding architectural and construction projects of 2010 at their annual awards night banquet. The Wellington and District Community Centre received the Commercial Project of the Year Award (sponsored by BMO Picton) honouring the work of contractor Taskforce Engineering. The Commercial Award of Merit (sponsored by Royal LePage Picton) […]
Impressive Victoria Cross Library at home in Ameliasburgh
Records of 1,358 recipients of the Victoria Cross, the highest decoration of the Commonwealth, are now available in Canada – right here in Prince Edward County. National Defence Minister Peter MacKay was in Ameliasburgh Friday with MP Daryl Kramp to complete the transfer of the Victoria Cross Library from Britain to the Marilyn Adams Genealogical […]
Macs stores help OPP put the “Heat” on youth
Macs Convenience Stores across the province are joining forces with the OPP to put the “Heat” on youth. Operation Heat was launched in Prince Edward County this morning. The “positive ticketing” program will see County officers reward children and teenagers for positive behaviour such as good deeds, community service or practising personal safety – such […]
Council defers heritage strategy to budget deliberations
By Ross Lees Prince Edward County council is doing its best – with the urging of some of its residents – to recognize the importance and value of its built heritage. At the committee of the whole meeting Feb. 10 at Shire Hall, council heard a staff report from planner Damien Schaefer concerning a heritage […]
Council asks province for a moratorium on wind turbines
Viewpoint by Gary Mooney Concerned Citizens of Prince Edward County Council turns the switch from passive to active in dealing with wind turbine issues. On February 8, 2011, Council took a major step forward in addressing County residents’ concerns about uncontrolled wind energy development here. By a vote of 9 to 6, it approved a […]
Ready, start, grow your business
Free Confidential Business Coaching Our services for entrepreneurs are free and confidential. No matter whether you are established or just starting out; whether you have a storefront, farm, factory, restaurant or online business, the Prince Edward County Enterprise Facilitation Project is here to help you. Who is Eligible for This Service? Anyone wishing to create […]
