It is rare to receive a card in the mail, today, for electronic greetings are now the favoured way of marking birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. I was reminded of the passing of ...

In 1946, in the Township of South Marysburgh, a fall fair was organized to welcome back soldiers returning from the Second World War. The event proved so successful that 78 years later it still ...

Whenever I recall memories of Picton Fair, always a family-oriented event, I smile at the recollection of my mother’s “third-rate” taffy tarts. While my first fair entries were in the flower division, ...

My egg-cellent adventure began at the Loyalist Humane Society (LHS), a cat shelter where it would seem highly unlikely to discover a chicken. However, a beautiful hen named Chickie had found her way ...

On the threshold of a milestone birthday, I was told by a friend that I am out of date. Well aware that I have long passed my best before” date, I was mildly surprised when she offered the basis for ...

From 1900 to 1920, the Prince Edward County Fair, held at the historic Picton fairgrounds was excelled only by exhibitions in Toronto, Ottawa, and London. Although the Prince Edward County ...

Addiction Services at Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) offers a diverse range of specialized, community-based programs for individuals aged 12 and older, addressing substance use health, addiction, ...

Belleville and Bay of Quinte have always been enjoyed by visitors for their natural beauty, small town heritage and abundance of festivals. But ask any golfer about the region, and they’ll immediately ...

Economic and political situation in the West - serious crash or fatal plunge? If while driving your car you suddenly noticed that you were heading straight for a cliff edge, of course the sensible ...

The original message in a bottle bore no resemblance to the poignant love letters penned by actor, Kevin Costner, in the movie of the same name. Instead, it was the brief note written by my mother and ...