Art Kitchen drop-in opens Family Day
The Prince Edward Learning Centre (PELC) and Loyola classroom space at the Sobeys Plaza will be an incubator for creativity on Monday nights. Starting on…
Stories From Our Past — Week of Feb. 14, 2019
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1909 – Stephen M. Conger, who had…
Home Hardware’s Hank Busscher wins Golden Hammer for his longevity
Company’s founder suggested longtime retailer consider move to Picton store ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER The Busscher family name has become synonymous with hardware and retail…
Escape Macaulay House! offers challenging interactive experience in historic setting
New program among exciting events for Flashback February ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER In 1864 Rev. William Macaulay has fallen behind on payments to his servants…
NCC looks to raise $1.2 million by fall for south shore land
Target 135-acre property west of Ostrander Point ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) kicked off a $1.2-million fundraising campaign earlier…
Historic Waupoos photos to be unveiled Sunday
North Marysburgh Recreation Centre will be the site of an unveiling of a new series of historical photographs for the Waupoos Town Hall Vintage Photo…
Smitty sends $5,000 to hospital foundation to ‘Back the Build’
The little businessman with the big heart has shown just how big his heart is. Cecil ‘Smitty’ Smith, owner of Smitty’s Appliances in Corbyville gave…
Feed the meter generates over $2,800 for school nutrition programs
There was some significant meter feeding happening in Picton over December. The annual Food for Learning ‘Feed the Meter’ campaign is being touted as a…
Stories From Our Past — Week of Feb. 7, 2019
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1909 – Picton council appointed barrister…
Library opens pop-up shop to aid expansion drive
Three-quarters of funds needed for $2-million addition committed TERRY MCNAMEE FOR THE GAZETTE A quick snip of a ribbon marked the official opening of the…