Residents join at St. Andrew’s in support Ukraine and its people
JASON PARKS STAFF WRITER Around 50 people came through the doors of St. Andrew’s on Monday for a moment of contemplation, prayer and to light a candle signifying support for…
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Local artist’s Paint ‘n’ Pour sessions part of Flashback February
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER As part of the Flashback February collection of workshops, talks, films, performances, trivia and more, local artist Luanne Hartman hosted a few paint parties throughout…
New addition leads early childhood programming
If you bring your children to one of the library’s events or drop by the library to visit or play, you might find a new staff member running the robots,…
Local Green Party riding association stands with Wet’suwet’un
These are difficult times when emotions run high and past wrongs are remembered. It is a time for patience, understanding, and compassion between friends and neighbours. The Green Party of…
Stories from our past – February 27, 2020
Each week, the Gazette looks back on stories from the past. Here is what happened this week, by year… 1910 A number of young people gathered at the home of…
Two term limit better alternative to ruling out older candidates
Re: Replace councillors with leaders under 30- The Picton Gazette, February 20, 2020. As critical and important as climate change is, Danny Celovsky’s radical proposal to limit councillors to under…
Affordable housing solutions already within grasp
First, kudos to County Council for selling Pinecrest School property to Lovesong for seniors housing. However, Mike Harper, Mayor Ferguson and the rest of County Council need to be more…
Seeds of current indigenous protests planted by Prime Minister
Imagine someone you’ve had a long and very public, very acrimonious relationship one day decided to call an end to the adversarial nature of your partnership in the spirit of…
Seguin offers look back on the history, development of Weller’s Bay
DESIRÉE DECOSTE STAFF WRITER The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 509 in Consecon was packed Saturday as locals flocked to quench their thirst for knowledge on the marine history of…
FRASER, Mildred Pauline
At the Prince Edward County Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 16, 2020, Mildred Fraser (nee Storms) passed away at the age of 96. Daughter of the late Charles and Effie…