November 29, 2023
LETTER: Lead by listening
Re: Karen Valihora’s editorial on the proposed water expansion. The project that is currently on the table is unaffordable for the rate payers of this county. I am not against…
November 29, 2023
LETTER: New development must be green
Re: editorial, “By the Numbers” (15 November) On October 24th, the Bay of Quinte Greens Speaker Series featured three development experts, each of whom indicated that planning for growth requires…
November 29, 2023
LETTER: Displaced Syrian family says thank you
Nancy Parks on behalf of PapaGhanoush and MommaHummus – Adnan Mustafa, Suhaila El Husein and their children. In the aftermath of their tragic home fire, many friends, families, community members,…
November 15, 2023
LETTER: Ukraine must not be forgotten
There are many justifiable reasons to be preoccupied in these dark and troubled times but I ask anyway – please remember Ukraine. These days there are many tragedies and conflicts…
November 15, 2023
LETTER: More must be done for healthcare in Ontario
To the Editor: It is no secret that our health-care system is in disarray, due to the severe shortage of doctors. Kudos to the County team for their recruiting efforts…
November 15, 2023
LETTER: In with the elders
In “Rainmaker,” Picton Gazette, October 25, Adam Hambly is cited saying he wants to “smash the perception that this is a retirement community. There are a lot of younger people…
November 7, 2023
LETTER: Kudos to Adam Hambly
I would like to pass on kudos to Adam Hambly for the job he is doing to recruit more doctors to PEC. He has accomplished more in this area in…
November 7, 2023
LETTER: Reader appreciates Halloween night coverage
Having read the Hallowell Howler’s account of the Zombie attack in Hallowell, I rushed over to the Macaulay House graveyard to thankfully find that peace and serenity had returned. With…
November 7, 2023
LETTER: Fishers respond to CWS
On October 4, 2023 the Picton Gazette reported statements by Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) spokesperson Samantha Bayard regarding the Commercial Fishing Village Heritage Area at Prince Edward Point…
November 1, 2023
LETTER: County top heavy in high earners
The Ontario Sunshine List publishes the salaries all public service employees that earn more than $100,000 per year. Here in the County, there were 34 on that list last year,…