Despite pandemic, Picton ‘Remembers Them’ in 2020
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Despite the globe dealing with the greatest public health pandemic since it was first marked as Armistice Day in 1918, the…
Remembrance Day
2020 brings new method of remembrance
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER While the COVID-19 Pandemic has put a wrinkle into the poignant pause out community takes on November 11 to commemorate those…
Branch 78 alters Remembrance Day plans
Unfortunately, due to COVID-19 restrictions on gatherings, the plans for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 78 Poppy campaign and Remembrance Day have been greatly altered. Poppy…
Prince Edward County remembers those who have served, fallen
JASON PARKS, SARAH WILLIAMS & DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITERS Braving snow and cold, blustery conditions was part of the solemn act of remembrance in Prince…
Prince Edward County Veterans remembered by PECI Students
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER In the clear midday sun of Nov. 8th, over 90 PECI students ventured forth to the Picton Cenotaph, bringing…
Picton marks 100th anniversary of Armistice at Remembrance Day ceremony
Family of James Blake Ives presented Memorial Cross ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER The sun shone bright on Picton Sunday morning as crowds gathered huddled together…
Local man honours memory of late family member who died in First World War
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A Prince Edward County man who holds the memory of a family member who perished in the late stages of World…
Picton marks Remembrance Day
Despite an early November cold snap large crowds lined the streets at the Picton cenotaph for Remembrance Day ceremonies Saturday morning. Those lining the intersection…