Women’s Institute has inspiring legacy of serving Prince Edward County
Now and then over the years I’ve had the privilege of being the guest speaker at a meeting of Women’s Institute branches. What vital groups of women with a broad…
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Library teams up with local Alzheimer Society
At the County of Prince Edward Public Library, we rely on our community partners to help us offer a wider slate of programs than would otherwise be possible. One partner,…
EDITORIAL: County economy continues to reap benefits of tourism direction
It’s the second week of July so that means the annual inundation of a major cornerstone of the economy of Prince Edward County is finally starting to rankle locals. For…
Beaubien’s Roamin’ Theatre wheeling through Picton this weekend for debut performance
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER An old hay wagon has been transformed into a travelling playhouse to tour Prince Edward County (PEC) with a colourful new play about the region’s…
Base31 flies high with unveiling of Aviator’s Garden
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Base31 is aiming to be a base of County activity in the years to come and to help locals and visitors get acquainted with that…
Single motor vehicle crash claims two young lives
Tragedy struck on a north Prince Edward County road on Saturday morning. On Monday, Prince Edward OPP confirmed the identities of the two teenaged victims of a car crash on…
Smart phones and pocket cameras for summer travel
PHIL NORTON COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHER I feel like that old farmer in the movie “Babe” who raised a pig to win the sheep-dog competition. After all these years, they thought I…
Local Mayors offered a glimpse of how to Heal with Horses
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Heal with Horses in Hillier hosted a tour for Quinte-area mayors Saturday to illustrate the municipalities how the equine therapy support program works and how…
QHC Emergency Department wait times significantly impacted
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER Quinte Health Care (QHC) hospitals emergency departments are experiencing considerable staffing shortages which significantly impacts QHC emergency department wait times, particularly for those experiencing non-emergency health…
Five charged in OPP drug raid on London Avenue
A raid on a home on London Ave. in Picton has netted a slew of drug charges for five individuals. Members of the Prince Edward OPP Detachment executed a search warrant…