Wellington kicks off recruiting season by inking QMJHL vet
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER While there are certainly more irons in the fire, the Wellington Dukes have kicked off the 2019 summer recruiting season by landing a pretty big…
June 13, 2019
Pinecrest , Queen Elizabeth remembered by former students, staff
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Finally, a fitting and proper send off for a pair of venerable institutions of elementary learning this weekend. Thanks to the efforts of many volunteers and…
Relay for Life raises over $47,000 in 2019
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Cancer warriors turned out on Friday night to fight back against the dreaded disease and commemorate ten years of Relay for Life in Prince Edward…
35th annual Tag Day returns June 21
Turning little paper tags into money to support local programs for seniors is the order of the day for Tag Day at Community Care for Seniors. This is a two…
Despite challenges, Library service endures
It has not been entirely smooth sailing in the library world of late. The cancellation of Interlibrary Loan program for the month of May was a most unexpected turn of…
Reader calls on MPP to react to climate emergency
The Honourable Todd Smith, Bay of Quinte MPP Mr. Smith, Last week the County declared a climate emergency like many other cities and Counties throughout Ontario. What do you suppose…
Climate change only one aspect of Green New Deal
Thank you for covering the launch of the Green New Deal (GND) campaign in Belleville (Green New Deal discussed in Belleville, May 30, The Picton Gazette). Canadians from coast to…
Rain, Millenium Trail and the need for Pride: Phil-ing in returns
In homage and remembrance of the last Prince Edward County raised editor of the Picton Gazette the late Phil Dodds, this corner will endeavour on an irregular basis to recreate…
Classic Boat show coming June 22
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Sail on down to the Picton Harbour Saturday next weekend where the first ever Picton Harbour Classic Boat Show will be taking place. From…
Demorestville WI hosts centennial celebration
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Demorestville Women’s Institute (DWI) is hosting there 100th anniversary celebration on June 20th, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at the Demorestville Town Hall. The…