Victoria Day Gathering at Ameliasburgh celebrates 25 years
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Ameliasburgh Museum hosted a Gathering of Friends 25 years in the making this weekend. Stepping back in time to the Loyalist era, historical reenactors, fans…
May 23, 2019
Vincent installed as Provincial Elks President
Wellington Lodge hosts 2019 Ontario Elks Association Provincial Conference, over $7,000 contributed to Royal Purple Fund children’s charity JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER The Wellington Elks lodge rolled out the red…
Panthers cap off Bay of Quinte regular season in style
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER While the details of yesterday’s Bay of Quinte Baseball championships will be poured over in next week’s edition of the Picton Gazette, there was no arguing…
Alexander is CJHL’s best goalie, OHA’s Jr. A Player of the year
County product wins national, provincial awards JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Leave it to a former Wellington Dukes goaltender to get it right earlier this month. Rob Gherson, a Dukes netminder…
Letter: D-Day vet calls on Canadians to never forget invasion
Dear Editor, On June 6, 1944, I arrived by boat on Juno Beach in Normandy, France, with the Canadian Scottish Regiment. My role was in the mortar platoon. On June…
Campbell’s legacy and example will endure
In the fervent action of the duties of a community newspaper editor last week, I allowed my thoughts to travel to a dear friend, his difficult journey and the memories…
With flood levels approaching 2017 high Council considers climate change motion
JASON PARKS & SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITERS Whether it requires urgency or is an emergency, it appears county council is moving towards addressing climate change for the first…
Letter: Reader reminds public of crosswalk protocol in Picton
There are three pedestrian activated, non-intersection crosswalks in Picton. You press the button on the pole, the traffic is supposed to come to a stop. On many occasions I have…
Letter: Frustration over Quinte Conservation park-and-pay system
I was in the Quinte area over the long weekend with many other birders and noticed the new pay parking machines in conservation areas requiring on line payment. Stupid idea….
Minister of Tourism toasts new federal tourism strategy in Prince Edward County
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER The sun was setting over well-tended grapevines and a room full of expectant guests when the federal government announced their new national Tourism Growth Strategy at…