the Loch Sloy Santa Extravaganza is to ensure there is some joy and cheer within our community after a long, difficult year. The owner of TCE & TCC, Steve Van Dusen, acknowledged that some families are struggling to put food on the table let alone purchase Christmas presents due to not being able to work. In light of most community festivals and events needing to be cancelled due to COVID he insisted this event be free for all who want to attend. He does not want any child, young or old, to be left behind this holiday season. … More County Boy Brings Santa to Loch Sloy

If you only come and see this play to witness the varied wardrobe changes of Pat Larkin, then it would be twenty dollars well spent. There aren’t often many live shows that are well-suited for children, but Hickory Dickory Dock a Panto written by Norman Robbins is the perfect play for all ages. And it’s playing … More Slap Your Knee and Tickle Your Bones; Hickory, Dickory, Dock

*People of PEC would like to begin by making a little disclaimer. We are not a journalistic publication. We do not endorse any one particular political candidate over any other. People of PEC is a forum to tell people’e stories that relate specifically to “people of Prince Edward County”. With that said, please continue to … More The Candidate That Could: Stephanie Bell

Prince Edward County came out in fine fashion today to mark the worlwide Climate Strike. No, there wasn’t 500,000 people like in Montreal, there was maybe 100 people. But it’s the heart and determination of a people that make the difference. The residents of Prince Edward County haven’t always agreed on topics regarding environmental issues. … More Fridays for Our Future: PEC Strikes for Climate

Shatterbox Theatre has been featuring a remarkable play written by Playwright Yasmina Reza since Thursday of this week. Art, a Tony Award-winning play has been adapted for the stage here in Prince Edward County by debut director Fiona Dodsworth. Starring (in no particular order) Vivian Nickels, Roxanne Mackenzie and Mikenze Pearsoll, the story centres around … More Shatterbox Theatre Strikes Gold with Art and a White Painting.

*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

Re-posted with permission from (click here) Written by: Andrew McLuhan I live in a small town. In a small town, everything is personal. I was walking to work last night, to my part-time night job as a projectionist at our local theatre. It is a great second job because it doesn’t interfere with my full-time day … More I Failed My Community Yesterday