Matt Ashcroft: Converting Pain Into Progress
June 28, 2021
How was I able to experience love when some of the behaviours of those I looked to for support were not loving? … More Matt Ashcroft: Converting Pain Into Progress
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Que Será, Será: A Story of Life, Love and Sandwiches
May 9, 2021
She would sooner know a customer by their sandwich than she would by their name. There are customers that to this day still call her “Mom”. … More Que Será, Será: A Story of Life, Love and Sandwiches
A Life Time Dedicated to Play: Mabel Pringle
May 8, 2021
Influence a child in the way they should go, and when they are old they shall not depart from it… Mabel doesn’t like change. She is the first to admit it. “Look at my house, everything is just as it has always been,” she says while gesturing around her living room. She’s right. Her living … More A Life Time Dedicated to Play: Mabel Pringle
Grief Turns to Gratitude: A Story of Generosity – A Mother’s Day Tribute
May 7, 2021
Her short, dark grey hair was just beginning to show signs it was growing back, evidence of the solidarity she displayed for her daughter as she endured further treatments in an effort to battle a cancer that ultimately stole her life away. … More Grief Turns to Gratitude: A Story of Generosity – A Mother’s Day Tribute
EXCLUSIVE: Whiskey and Lead; Playing By Their Own Rules
November 7, 2019
Instant Rivalry Announces their Debut Country Album Prince Edward County’s own award winning, brother sister duo, announce their album release and concert at The Regent Theatre on December 5th, 2019. People of PEC had the distinct and exclusive honour of being allowed into the inner sanctum that is Back Forty Productions and the home of … More EXCLUSIVE: Whiskey and Lead; Playing By Their Own Rules
Take Me To Church: A Message of Pride for St. Gregory’s Catholic Church
June 17, 2019
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
Everyone Gets to Be A Local
May 22, 2017
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
County Girl’s Magical Day in Jamaica!
February 7, 2017
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!
The Reluctant Piano Man: Ben Vandergaast
November 12, 2016
He saved a cat from a tree a few years back. It’s that feat of bravado that he is able to speak about with ease and pride. He describes in vivid detail how his girlfriend’s cat had gotten stuck at the top of a tree that was approximately 30 feet high. They only had a … More The Reluctant Piano Man: Ben Vandergaast
In His Granddaughter’s Own Words
November 11, 2016
Written and submitted to People of PEC by Emily Boone: Completely poised and confident, Emily Boone stood before a room full of veterans and her community. Her speech on Remembrance Day at Picton United Church on November 11, 2016 was both eloquent and deeply moving. In memory of the late Russell Burrows. In her own … More In His Granddaughter’s Own Words
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