It took less than 72 hours. In less than 72 hours a community came together in an astounding and unprecedented show of solidarity. In less than 72 hours over 400 people descended onto a church in Picton, ON in peaceful and colourful response to a bulletin statement that sought to invalidate an entire group of … More Take Me To Church: A Message of Pride for St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
*Please note that the views expressed below are not wholly reflective of People of PEC, they are the views and words of the writer. Edited for length and clarity. I am writing to you as a result of some damaged relationships in Prince Edward County due to actions and words shared by one of your employees, Father Robert Chisholm … More Dear Bishop Mulhall (An Open Letter by Andre Gratton)
I had a friend in high school who was– among other things–overly friendly with all the girls and an endless tease. He was funny, exuberant and had a large, fabulous personality. My boyfriend, now husband, was often irritated by his presence only because boundaries were foreign to this guy. But I loved him. For example, … More A Pride Love Letter for Prince Edward County: By This They Will Know You Follow Me
God has a hand in this and whatever He decides is what it is.–Charlene Inch Seated on the sofa in her living room, Charlene cautiously begins to talk about the disease that has haunted her the past decade of her life. She is tired, understandably so, she has finished her twelfth round of never-ending chemotherapy … More Still a Survivor: The Charlene Inch Story
A Collective of Musicians Pay Homage to Kait Shannon Everytime a bell rings, an angel gets her wings. So here are your wings Kait Pauline Winkle Music flows as abundantly as wine here in Prince Edward County, and the selection is just as smooth and pleasant. Today in Picton United Church, the line-up of musicians … More A County Tribute to a Bright Star
A rainy cold day in Prince Edward County is generally good for staying indoors and keeping warm and dry. Not today. Today is County Pop, an eclectic smorgasbord of music, food, art, and human connection designed to bring the County together. Tonight was the third instalment of #CountyPop. Its a combination food truck and music … More County Pop: The Ultimate County Party
Do you live in Prince Edward County? Is your address located somewhere within the Prince Edward County Postal Code region? Then you are local. It makes no difference if you moved here only 6 months ago, or whether your family is 60 generation-County resident. If you reside within the island border of this beautiful, magnificent … More Everyone Gets to Be A Local
Stache on Main proprietor is taking a well-deserved break down in sunny Jamaica. While it is MOSTLY about the sun, sand, ocean and drinks, Kyla took a detour today and went on a little work project…check out her photos. (see below) Here is the description of her day, as told from her Facebook page: “I … More County Girl’s Magical Day in Jamaica!
I’m a County girl born and bred as I say.lol My dad Don Turcotte worked at The Cement Plant. I fondly member going to town (Picton) and shopping at Lipsons for clothes shoes ,Stedmans ,Beamish,Stripe discount etc. I was in school parade when HJ McFarland would give silver dollar to participant. Great memories of picking … More #UniquelyCounty:Kathleen Turcotte
When I was a kid growing up in the county you would think all I liked to do was eat. I remember always going down to waupoos for a drive and following the old farm tractor pulling it’s wagon load to the canner is in Waupoos. My siblings and I would wait for some of … More #UniquelyCounty: Susanne Brown
