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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 […]

Celebration of Millennium Trail honours its vital contributor and all volunteers

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison At almost 50 kilometres in length and with 30 entry points, the rehabilitation of Prince Edward County’s Millennium Trail – to transform it from a rough, abandoned railbed to multi-use recreational – took vision, perseverance and hard work, as well as partners and a whole lot of dedicated volunteers. […]

Linda Downey one of 17 in province to receive June Callwood Achievement Award

Over nearly two decades, Linda Downey has thanked thousands of people for supporting The Storehouse Foodbank in Wellington. This week, she was thanked for her efforts going above and beyond to make a positive impact on lives of people in her community. Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith presented Downey the June Callwood Achievement Award […]

Four more properties ‘safe’ with heritage designation as provincial deadline looms

Municipalities across the province are rushing to get heritage homes designated as they face a tight provincial deadline that will see properties dropped from non-designated lists. Tuesday, the County honoured four property owners who voluntarily chose to designate their historically significant properties under the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA). That leaves more than 200 properties that […]

Little Forests help replenish urban areas as gifts to the earth

Story and photos by Sharon Harrison Trees, like people, prefer to live in communities. ‘We should not be planting trees, we should always be planting forests, even some little forests,” said Joyce Hostyn, who serves with Little Forests Kingston – which wants to transform the city into a nature positive, equitable city in a forest […]

Without Rule of Law: The end of the world as Girl Guides know it

Creepy, witty, morbid and heartwarming, Without Rule of Law is “Part Judy Blume, part Rambo… a darkly comic coming-of-age story for complicated times,” being brought to the Mt. Tabor Playhouse stage in Milford April 26-28. This production by Georgia Papanicolaou’s Shatterbox Theatre features an all-female cast and crew from the County and surrounding areas. “It […]

LOCAL NEWS
Demand for community municipal grants exceeds supply
Demand to receive municipal grants greatly exceeded supply again this year as The County Foundation
Four more properties ‘safe’ with heritage designation as provincial deadline looms
Municipalities across the province are rushing to get heritage homes designated as they face a
Work to keep Wellington water projects moving forward approved by council
Council plans to keep moving forward on Wellington water projects stating no money is being
Partnerships bring accessibility mat to help people who previously couldn’t, to enjoy visiting Wellington beach
Access to the beach will be opened up to people who previously couldn’t go, thanks
Memorandum between communities clarifies physician poaching and incentive rules
Prince Edward County has approved joining a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) agreement with Belleville, Brighton,
HealthPULSE shuttle pilot project starts with bringing healthcare students here for placements
Connecting students from Loyalist College with placement opportunities in Prince Edward County is the goal
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AROUND THE HORN
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
Perfectly Preserved launches fancy new custom blend teas Sunday
By Betty Zyvatkauskas This Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12 – the County’s tastiest fundraisers
Three-phase detours/restrictions for Picton Main reconstruction begin May 7
On Tuesday, May 7, construction will begin on the underground services along Picton Main Street
Several full closures of Skyway Bridge planned: May 7 cancelled; May 8-9 still on
UPDATE: Please note that The closure scheduled for tonight (May 7-8) is cancelled. Closures for
Celebrate return of the birds at PEPtBO Spring Birding Festival – May 10-12
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) invites all to celebrate the return of birds
Crack sealing starts the season of road work ahead
Crack sealing on various road surfaces in the County is set to begin Thursday, May
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COMING EVENTS
Perfectly Preserved launches fancy new custom blend teas Sunday
By Betty Zyvatkauskas This Mother’s Day – Sunday, May 12 – the County’s tastiest fundraisers
Teen Field Naturalists welcome – Fridays 3-5 p.m.
Teens aged 13+ are invited to participate in a new Field Naturalists program Fridays in
Author to share journey of 3,400 km solo canoe paddle following peregrine falcon
The Picton Branch Library will be hosting author Adam Shoalts, a modern-day Canadian explorer on
Celebrate return of the birds at PEPtBO Spring Birding Festival – May 10-12
The Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) invites all to celebrate the return of birds
Join seniors to learn about plants, birds, find the beat and explore mindfulness – in May
Active Living Programs for seniors 60+ are available five days/week as Prince Edward Community Care
Free fitness in person or online – Tuesdays and Thursdays
The Prince Edward County Public Library is helping people with core and balance with a
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SHOPPING & SERVICES
Release, Restore, Rebalance at Heartwood Healing Arts
You are not alone. Life has its challenges, and wherever you are on your path,
Release, Restore, Rebalance at Heartwood Healing Arts
You are not alone. Life has its challenges, and wherever you are on your path,
Sign up for playgroups at The HUB Child and Family Centre
The HUB Child and Family Centre offers high-quality programs for families and children from birth
Join Franklin Tours at St. Jacobs market, Tina Turner musical and Syracuse National Car Show
Take an exciting trip or tour with Franklin’s team of courteous and capable drivers! Whether
Orchard Wagon Rides at Waupoos Estates Winery – a sure sign of spring
Orchard Wagon Rides A sure sign of spring is an orchard in bloom! Wagon rides
Mother’s Day brunch, tea and trivia – all at the Waring House
Enjoy the Waring House Amelia’s Garden Dining room, live entertainment at the Barley Room Pub,
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