December 5, 2023
A Vaccine is Not Forever: Boosters will keep Holiday Season safe
CHRIS FANNING STAFF WRITER Vaccinations in our region have flatlined: while 81 per cent of us got two doses last year, or a couple of years ago, only 15 per…
December 5, 2023
Arrow Trail to highlight aviation history in time for RCAF centenary
CHRIS FANNING STAFF WRITER County Museums presented a new driving trail to Council last week. The Arrow Trail will commemorate Canada’s legendary contribution to military aviation, the Avro Arrow,…
December 1, 2023
GOING ORANGE: Shire Hall illuminated in support of UN campaign
JASON PARKS EDITOR Like a number of iconic buildings and landmarks across the world, Shire Hall is going orange for 16 days as part of the United Nations 16…
November 28, 2023
THE SYSTEM IS BROKEN: Greens speaker series navigates poverty in the county
CHRIS FANNING STAFF WRITER The Bay of Quinte Greens hosted an evening of discussion about social services for the hungry and homeless at St. Andrews last week. Speakers from Belleville…
November 28, 2023
HEROES: Hospital Auxiliary volunteers recognized for dedicated service
JASON PARKS EDITOR Nearly 100 dedicated volunteers were honoured as the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosted their annual appreciation luncheon at The View at the Picton Golf and…
November 28, 2023
Christmas in the County: Return of the beloved heritage house tour
The Christmas in the County House Tour, suspended since the pandemic, resumes this year for the first time since 2020 with nine properties gussied up for the holidays, including the…
November 28, 2023
PASSING OF THE TORCH: New Angel Tree office opens
JASON PARKS EDITOR The new Angel Tree office at St. Mary Magdalene Church opened for business last week. The annual Christmas sharing program has begun. Past organizer Sue Rose and…
November 28, 2023
CHRISTMAS CHEER: Downtown looks bright thanks to Arlene Wright
JASON PARKS EDITOR It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas in Picton. Thanks to a tireless volunteer, Picton Main Street is looking green and spruce. Arlene Wright does…
November 21, 2023
HOSPICE PRINCE EDWARD – It takes a village Nov. 22
The Gazette is highlighting the experiences of individuals and families who have received care services from Hospice Prince Edward as part of its annual appeals campaign. Our residential hospice offers…
November 21, 2023
A Family Affair: Woodland Family back in stock at Picton’s No Frills
JASON PARKS EDITOR Some very familiar faces have returned to Picton’s No Frills. Ownership of the Loblaw chain store opened by John and Leslie Woodland nearly 25 years ago has…