Benson Park to host another Feast! Sunday afternoon
Two years ago in August, Prince Edward County residents were invited to feast in Benson Park on a Monday afternoon as part of a Feast! a free food festival. This Sunday,…
August 16, 2018
Third Thursday Arts Crawl to bring people downtown after traditional shop hours
ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER There might be more people shuffling around downtown tonight, thanks to a new initiative of the Picton BIA, the Third Thursday Arts Crawl. Between the…
Letter: Epstein’s fresh voice will be missed at Shire Hall
I was sorry to hear that Lenny Epstein will not continue on council for the next term. He represented a fresh and modern voice with many new ideas. His emphasis…
Letter: New development has become overwhelming
Regarding “Quinte’s Isle neighbours push for answers about proposed 337-site expansion plan, “ in the Aug. 9 Gazette… Is it just me or are there others who feel these expansions…
Info For Seniors: County Seniors Centre offers meditation sessions
Have you considered joining the County Seniors Centre? Through this new initiative Community Care offers social and recreational activities close to where seniors live. The County Seniors Centre presents a…
Inside The Library: Women Killing It Crime Writers’ Festival returns
Prince Edward County’s crime writers’ festival , Women Killing It, the brain child of Vicki Delany and Janet Kellough, premiered last year. It was a sell-out success and it is…
Stories From Our Past — Week of Aug. 16, 2018
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1938 – Limitations on parking in Picton’s downtown were eased when…
Macdonald’s place in history warrants further discussion
As many Bay of Quinte area residents know, Sir John A. Macdonald was no stranger to battles in the courts in life. Now, the noted barrister once again faces judgment,…
The Drawer Boy a compelling performance set in a creative space
Festival Players’ new Studio Theatre, strong casting benefit show ADAM BRAMBURGER STAFF WRITER In several ways, the Festival Players of Prince Edward County production of Michael Healey’s The Drawer Boy is…
44th Ameliasburgh Street Meet a haven for classic car lovers to congregate
Auto club attracts more than 250 vintage vehicles to display TERRY MCNAMEE FOR THE GAZETTE Tiny Ameliasburgh was the car capital of Ontario — maybe even of Canada —…