Library receives County Foundation funding
Through the COVID-19 closures, library staff have been working hard to continue to serve you remotely and through curbside service. We were grateful to receive a grant from the Emergency…
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Alternatives for Women receive $27,300 from County couple’s stock sale
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER A Carrying Place couple have parlayed success in the stock markets towards a significant investment into safe, local housing for women in need of shelter….
Dowdall provides update on latest local affordable housing initiatives
OLIVIA TIMM FOR THE GAZETTE Affordable housing projects are moving forward in Prince Edward County with an emphasis on diversity and education to the general public. Chuck Dowdall, Executive Director…
Community Care’s Income Tax volunteers ready
Community Care volunteers are ready for another season of completing income tax returns for seniors who live in Prince Edward County. This is a free program for seniors 60+ who…
LETTERS: Queries on COVID best answered by health providers
With the arrival of February and winter, it’s not surprising COVID fatigue is also on the rise. While most are staying strong, knowing we’re protecting ourselves, our families and community,…
LETTER: Reader thanks Bloomfield residents for winter lights
I just wanted to say thank you to the Village of Bloomfield for keeping their ‘lights’ on and reminding us all that there is still joy in the world in…
LETTER: Update required on COVID-19 vaccine availability
This is in response to the article addressed to the citizens of Prince Edward County, – written by the doctors of Prince Edward County- (Page 7,The Picton Gazette, Feb. 4…
LETTER: Encouraging to see County join Youth Coalition
As a member of the “youth” here in Prince Edward County, it is encouraging to see the importance of our engagement in community and council is being recognized and acted…
Tech, social media giants must come to the table for common good
The complete sacrifice of sacred real estate on the front pages of the Toronto Star, Toronto Sun and several other major daily print publications brought forth a rather stark message…
Stories from our past – February 11, 2021
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1911 Rumours for some time prevalent have crystallized into the announcement that Church…