July 2018
Whattam’s Community Calendar
Boyd explains decision to withdraw nomination papers
CHAD IBBOTSON STAFF WRITER With Carrying Place resident Paul Boyd withdrawing his nomination papers there will be three names on the ballot this October when it comes to choosing…
Pirates dish dogs at fundraiser barbecue
Fury of filings fills void on 2018 municipal ballot
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER It was a busy day at Shire Hall as the deadline for Ontario’s upcoming municipal elections passed Friday afternoon. In some wards, as many as four…
Custom Automotive looking forward to moving motors
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER It’s the beginning of a new chapter at one of Prince Edward County’s fastest growing automotive repair facilities. Custom Auto proprietor Chris Rice is getting into…
Bill cancelling White Pines passed at Queen’s Park Wednesday
In debate, Smith says South Marysburgh industrial wind project ‘deserves to die’ ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER On Wednesday afternoon the Urgent Priorities Act passed second and third reading in the…
Sneak preview of Linwood Barclay’s Never Saw It Coming film planned for Regent
Screening Aug. 11 to benefit theatre, radio station ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER Selling millions of copies of his novels and winning the prestigious Arthur Ellis Award for the best…
Young entrepreneurs from Summer Company program stage showcase at The Local Store
Students given funding, advice to make their own start-ups work TERRY MCNAMEE STAFF WRITER People who have the idea that young people are not willing to work hard and…
PELA CFDC focuses on innovation agenda
Funder looks to drive social impact in rural areas through investment ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER Innovation will be the key to sustaining the rural economy and rural way of life….