Letter: Makers of Round Up being brought to account worldwide
Not yet, but getting there. After 40 years of controversial use, the makers of the weed killer Round-Up (or Glysophate) are finally being brought to account for conducting what some…
July 11, 2019
Letter: New policy of ‘partisan’ stickers at the pumps abhorrent
Premier Doug Ford has no understanding of the seriousness of the Climate Emergency the planet is facing or that carbon taxes have been proven to work. The only problem with…
Letter: Thank you to motorists who are being turtle conscious
I’m an amateur herpetologist with a special interest in turtles. In total, seven of Ontario’s eight species of turtles are classified as species at risk by both the federal and…
Letter: Student achievement highlighted in coverage
The June 27th Edition of the Picton Gazette featured a story about the Annual General Meeting at the Prince Edward Learning Centre. Reporter Sarah Williams created an insightful portrait of…
A roundabout way of addressing dams & patios: Phil-ing in return
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…
Info for Seniors: Second Seniors Active Living Fair planned for October
Seniors Active Living Fairs help to connect seniors and their caregivers with others in their community. These fairs help seniors learn about key issues affecting their health and well-being. Topics…
Shelter from the Storm: Alternatives for Women launches new campaign for Vi’s Place
SARAH WILLIAMS STAFF WRITER Alternatives for Women (AFW), a Prince Edward County non-profit that offers help for women of domestic abuse, has recently asked the public for help funding…
Inside the Library: Multiple Al Purdy celebrations coming in 2019
It was just 19 years ago the Ameliasburgh Library was officially re-named the Ameliasburgh Branch – The Al Purdy Library at the suggestion of the Ameliasburgh-Consecon Friends of the Library….
Stories from our Past – July 11, 2019
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1909 Mr. Owens, president of the Bloomfield Packing Company, and Mrs….
County softballers factor in Napanee Express Ontario Elimination title
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER A pair of Prince Edward County born-and-bred fastball players are heading to Saskatoon, SK next month to play in the U16 Boy’s Canadian Fast Pitch Championships later…