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Choirs raise their voices in song at community carol sing

Members of the Sonrise Christian Academy performing during Sunday evening’s Community Carol Sing at the Picton United Church. The evening was filled with the sounds of carols and choral selections from eight community choirs. Carolyn Law photo

Firefighters show support for County Christmas charities

Hallowell Firefighters Association members showed their support to three community programs this week sharing money raised at their Maple in the County pancake breakfast. The CAS Angel Campaign, the Picton United Church County Food Bank and the Salvation Army kettle fund were each presented $1,000. “We raised the money with County support and in turn [...]

Sunny smiles at Santa Claus parade despite Grinchy weather

Following the icy temperature Friday at the Bloomfield Night Time Parade, the warmer, but rainy, weather was welcome at Picton’s Santa Parade Sunday.

Bloomfield welcomes Santa Claus at night time parade

The weather was chilly but hearts were warm with Christmas spirit during the festivities Friday night. Parade goers enjoyed entertainment, chili, hot dogs, cider and hot chocolate while others browsed in the village’s shops.

PECMH staff and volunteers honoured for being awesome!

A “congratulations for being awesome” cake was served up for staff, physicians and volunteers at Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Wednesday. All were invited to a quick celebration for being recognized by the National Research Corporation as the top performing community hospital in Ontario – in the overall patient care category. The recognition, based entirely [...]

Seed-to-table Children’s Garden to encourage healthy eating

The Hub Child and Family Centre for Prince Edward County officially launched its $100,000 capital campaign for a new seed-to-table Children’s Garden aimed to encourage and inspire life-long skills and habits for healthy eating and environmental sustainability. “We are excited to begin working with the many stakeholders in the region to create an inspirational landscape [...]

LOCAL NEWS
School buses cancelled due to wintry weather
Wintry conditions this morning prompted school bus cancellations throughout the Tri-Board Transporation area. Major accidents
Woman charged with killing puppy after assaulting boyfriend
Prince Edward County OPP have charged a 23-year-old woman with assaulting her boyfriend, then killing
Dwayne Inch re-elected as school board chairman
Prince Edward County’s Dwayne Inch was re-elected chairman of the Hastings Prince Edward District School
Hydro rates keep on rising
With the release of the Long Term Energy Plan on Monday, Minister Bob Chiarelli confirmed
Quick acting firefighters help avoid propane catastrophe
Catastrophe was avoided Monday morning thanks to quick acting firefighters well trained for this kind
CP holiday Train supports area food banks
By Ross Lees Fifteen years and counting, the Canadian Pacific Holiday Train continues to spread
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AROUND THE HORN
Really, Really Free Market comes to Picton Library
As an off-shoot of the Free Soup Fridays each week at the library a ‘Really,
Thor 2 a bit of a snore but it’s fine, really
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Wreaths and baskets sales support Glenwood
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Consider concerns before signing contract with wind companies
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Small, rural hospitals should never give up hope
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Visions of forever homes dancing in their heads
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COMING EVENTS
County School of Dance presents The Nutcracker at The Regent – December 8
A magical performance set on Christmas Eve, where a young girl dreams of adventures with
Need a place to hold your next event? PEYC has the solution!
Our comfortable Chart Room is great for Holiday Gatherings, Birthdays, Reunions, Weddings, Bridal Showers, Seminars
Looking for a venue to host a company Christmas party – Call Isaiah Tubbs today!
Our service coordinator would be delighted to work with you to create special memories of
Call for entry – open to County artists & artisans
Are you interested in joining the highly successful PEC StudioTour? Artists and artisans must be
Upcoming Real Estate Open Houses
Sunday, Dec. 8 from 1 – 3 p.m. 603 Gilead Road, HALLOWELL Description: Modern bungalow
Don’t miss the fourth annual PEC Christmas House Tour – Dec. 8
See beautiful old heritage County homes all decked out for the holidays from 1 –
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Local Flyers – Great savings from Home Hardware, Sobeys & Prinzen Ford!
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Children’s playgroup Christmas parties coming up!
Monday, December 9th at The HUB, 10 McFarland Court, Picton. In addition to Santa,
Join in the festivities at the Knoll during Christmas and New Year’s!
Christmas Day Grand Buffet Wednesday, December 25 – Seating at 1:00, 3:30 & 6:00 p.m.
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